We really have tons of fun during these Boston family photographer shoots. I play with you and your kids to capture genuine smiles and emotions. I loosely pose you and give you some general direction, but overall I have you snuggle and tickle and play with your kids.
I will get individual shots of each child, shots with each parent, and lots of the whole family. I love getting a variety with everyone smiling and looking at the camera, as well as tons of less posed shots where you’re just having fun.
You can expect me to run over to you to tickle tiny toes, and run backwards to catch the reaction. Poop jokes and silly faces--anything to get a real smile. No "say cheese" faces here, just genuine laughter and fun.
My goal as Boston family photographer is to create gorgeous artwork of your family's natural connections that you can't wait to share.
I'm honored to have been recognized as Boston's Favorite Family Photographer in the Joey Awards, by Community Kangaroo!
As part of your family photo session, I am happy to assist with styling. I truly believe what you wear is one of the most important choices for your photos. I have a family style guide to help you choose what to wear. I'm also happy to look at photos or links of outfit options to help you decide.
Boston family photographer sessions last about an hour and are done outdoors in the Spring, Summer, and Fall. My favorite location is the Arnold Arboretum in Jamaica Plain and Roslindale, only a 15 minute drive from downtown Boston. Family sessions can also be done in my gorgeous studio in Dedham, or in your home!
I love photographing extended family sessions. Seriously, the more the merrier!
I'd love to work with you and be your Boston family photographer, year after year. If you're ready to get on my schedule, send me a message today.
Your baby’s first year is filled with fleeting, beautiful moments—from the anticipation of pregnancy to the tiny details of newborn days and the joyful milestones that follow. The First Year Collection includes a maternity, newborn, and a milestone or family session at a special bundled price, ensuring you can cherish every stage with timeless, heartfelt photography.
Let’s document your family’s journey from the very beginning.
- client raves -
"We love the photos Whitney has taken of our family over the years. She's especially great with our little ones and manages to get shots of everyone smiling and having fun!"
- Emily, Repeat Boston Family Photographer Client
I would be so psyched to work with you! I take a limited number of newborn, maternity, and family photo sessions each month, so please contact me ASAP to learn about my pricing and to get on my calendar.
I'll send over my pricing and more information about my sessions. We can even chat over the phone *gasp* to answer any questions you might have--don't worry, I'm awkward and weird, so you'll totally be the cool one.
Please include some information about you and your family, and what you are looking to get out of these photos in the comments section.
I cannot wait to hear from you!
❤️Link in stories and bio! I am so excited to be nominated as “Favorite Family Photographer” by Community Kangaroo again this year. It would mean the world to me if you would vote for me in this final round. Thank you so much for taking the time to support me and my business! :)
First frost means lots of bouquets in the house 😂
Currently living at the Arboretum 🥰🥰🥰
Anyone else feel like September is the longest month? Last vacations and starting school and shorts with sweatshirts and so many dahlias and open houses and school meetings and chilly mornings and apple picking field trips and one last bbq and earlier bedtimes and earlier wake ups and soccer Saturdays and birthday parties and a dozen outdoor sessions. And somehow October is next week! I’ll just look at these pretty pictures of a baby to calm myself out of an early fall panic attack 😂
Excited to meet this baby today for a newborn photo session in my studio, just outside of Boston!
If you`ve just started researching newborn photographers, you might be wondering, what does a typical studio newborn photoshoot look like? After 12 years of photographing babies and their families, I have this process down to make it as seamless and easy as possible for families. Check out my latest post on the blog to learn more!
4 years ago today it was so nice out that we went to the hospital to deliver this perfect baby without our coats ☀️ Happy 4 Rory ❤️🥰❤️
Wow this just took me way too long to create 🫣🫣🤣😅
Including siblings in newborn photos sounds sweet in theory.
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In reality? It often involves snacks, bribes, strong opinions, and at least one child who absolutely refuses pants.
And that’s… totally fine. 😅
The goal of sibling newborn photos isn’t perfect behavior or everyone smiling at the camera at the same time. It’s capturing real moments — curiosity, chaos, cuddles, and the very beginning of a lifelong relationship.
We keep things low-pressure:
• We start with sibling photos while attention spans still exist
• We don’t force hugs (ever)
• We take breaks (lots of them)
• We fully expect some wiggles, wandering, and craziness
Some of the best photos happen between the planned moments — when a toddler leans in unexpectedly, declares the baby “too loud,” or gives a quick kiss and runs away.
Your kids don’t need to cooperate. They just need to show up as themselves.
And honestly? That’s where the good stuff is.
Swipe through to see what sibling newborn photos really look like 🤍
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Whitney O'Brien Photography
333 East street
Dedham, MA 02026
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.
To see my latest work and photos of my own kids, follow me on social media!
