Best Boston Family Photographer – 2024

When I’m not photographing little babies in my studio, I am outside as the best Boston family photographer with my clients, year after year! This, by the way, is my favorite part of being a Boston family photographer, I get to see these families grow over the years–many of whom I started working with before their babies were even born, or just weeks after. What could be more special than photographing these families year after year?

Being asked to photograph families each year fills my heart, which is why I want to share my favorites from last year. You might wonder what I love about these images: genuine connection, natural posing and gorgeous lighting make the best Boston family photographer, in my opinion. Honestly, no matter whether I’m photographing a newborn or a family with older children, the general goal is the same.

Where and when for the best Boston family photographer

One thing you might notice (or maybe not) is that all of these photos were taken at the same location! I have been shooting almost all of my outdoor sessions at the Arnold Arboretum for almost 5 years now. With all those years of experience in one location, I know exactly where to shoot depending on the weather and the season. My goal is to give you the best photos possible.

Spring is ideal for earlier bedtimes and we have cooler temperatures and flowering trees as backdrops. Summer is great for later evening sessions and sunny golden hours. Fall, always popular, is wonderful for New England foliage and tall grasses. You really can’t go wrong with any of the seasons.

Best family photo sessions from last year

I hope you enjoy these lovely family session images, as much as my clients and I did. Which ones are your favorites?

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Wow this just took me way too long to create 🫣🫣🤣😅
One of the biggest worries parents have before an in-home newborn session is whether their house is “photo-ready.”

Here’s the truth: it doesn’t need to be 🤍

During an in-home newborn session, we use just a few light-filled spots—your bed, the nursery, a cozy corner of the living room, a window with beautiful natural light. Real spaces where life is actually happening right now.

No perfect décor.
No spotless counters.
No pressure to make your home look like a magazine.

These photos are about connection, comfort, and documenting this fleeting season exactly as it is. The places where you’re feeding your baby at 3am, rocking them to sleep, and slowly finding your rhythm together.

Your home already tells your family’s story. I’m just there to help you remember it.

✨ Read more about what spaces we use during in-home newborn sessions on the blog.

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2026 intention: take photos of my own kids with my real camera
Wow so amazed to have won this! Thank you so much to everyone who took time to vote for me!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I was nominated for Favorite Family Photographer by @communitykangaroo ! I NEED YOUR HELP! It would mean the world to me if you could vote for me and my business to help me win!  Link in bio!

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Whitney O'Brien Photography

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Dedham, MA 02026

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Boston newborn photographer with a luxury photography studio in Dedham, MA.

 

I specialize in natural, timeless portraits of motherhood, including maternity, newborn baby, and family photography sessions.

 

I serve Boston, MA neighborhoods such as Roslindale, Jamaica Plain, West Roxbury, Dorchester, and Hyde Park, as well as Dedham, Needham, Newton, Brookline, Westwood, Chestnut Hill, Arlington, Dover, Natick, Wellesley, Milton, Weston, Quincy, Norwood, Walpole and beyond.

 

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