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I'm a newborn photographer Boston with a studio in Dedham, MA, obsessed with all things pregnancy, birth, and baby. Take a look around to get a feel for my work.

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The best family photos location in Boston: The Arnold Arboretum

The best family photos location in Boston: The Arnold Arboretum - mom and little boy in front of interesting tree in the arboretum on peter's hill

Did you know that 95% of the outdoor photos you see on my website and social media were taken in the Arnold Arboretum? Aside from the fact that its a 5-10 minute drive from my house, there are so many reasons that I think the Arnold Arboretum is the best family photos location in Boston (and outdoor maternity photo sessions.) Here are somethings I look for in outdoor shooting locations and why I prefer the Arnold Arboretum for outdoor photos in Boston again and again.

What its really like to get professional newborn photos

Boston Baby Photographer

Have you seen gorgeous newborn photography images and wondered, what actually goes on at a newborn session? How do the photographers get every detail so perfect? How does everyone choose what to wear? How do they get the baby to sleep? What does the studio really look like?

Watch this video with photos behind the scenes of one of my newborn photography sessions in my Boston, MA studio to get a feel for what your newborn session will be like.

Studio lifestyle newborn photography—how my style has changed

Newborn Photography Studio Lifestyle - mom laying with baby on a bed, kissing nose

Did you know I’ve been photographing babies and their families for over 10 years? Now I would call my newborn photography style something like, “studio lifestyle,” but my style has changed a lot over the years, and began in a very different place than I am now.

Boston family photos in studio

Boston family photos in studio

One of the best things about being a photographer with a commercial studio, is I have an awesome alternative location for family photos–my studio! Don’t want to worry about the weather? Looking to take family photos in the Winter? Not sure if your toddler will cooperate during a evening photoshoot? All of these are great reasons to do your family photos in my Boston studio, located conveniently in Dedham, MA. Its true that my studio is designed for newborn photo sessions, but its also a perfect location for family photos!

Here are all the reasons that this Boston family photographer loves doing family photos in my studio rather than outdoors.

Is my baby too old for newborn photos? No!

Is My Baby Too Old For Newborn Photos

Is my baby too old for newborn photos? I get this question all the time! Maybe you thought you wanted to do newborn photos and you forgot to reach out. Maybe you contacted a few photographers but never got around to booking. Maybe you thought, why would I ever want newborn photos? But then your...

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Anyone else jumping up and down this morning because both their kids are away for the whole day for the first time in 3 weeks!? Just me? 😬
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Come on sun, do it!
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Love these cool colors in the studio 🥰😍🥰
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Happy Mother’s Day! Grateful for these cuties and for the day off thanks to @sean_ob19
Excited for 2 days in a row of newbies 🥰
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Can’t wait to meet this baby today 😍 #bostonnewbornphotographer #newbornphotography #newbornphotographer #bostonfamilyphotographer #motherhood #bostonnewbornphotography

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Whitney O'Brien Photography

333 East street

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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