Amara was great to work with and her pictures were incredible! She was flexible in setting up a…read moretime and location for our family photo shoot. She was great with our daughter, and was able to get her to open up and be herself. We had an hour long photo session in a nearby park and Amara got some fantastic pictures of our daughter as well as us as a family. After the photo session, Amara got us preview pictures within a couple days. She was very responsive and helped us make some minor photo edits where necessary. I would definitely work with her again, and would recommend her to any families looking for toddler and family pictures.

We loved our experience from announcement to newborn pictures with Amara. She's extremely…read moreprofessional, flexible and knowledgeable. Pictures were released soon after the sessions. Definitely recommend!!

It was great to have Nicole come to our apartment to do a photo shoot with our new baby. Booking…read morewas super easy--you do it through the website and I was able to reschedule my session with no problem. Pricing is great especially for the quality and the photos you get. I sent them to a friend who had already booked her own newborn photo shoot and she said she regretted putting down a deposit with another photographer because she loved Nicole's style! We don't take a lot of photos and are pretty camera-shy, but Nicole was very helpful and gently guided us on what to do and made us feel free to try out different things. She was very gracious during our session and even went a little over time because we had to feed the baby in the middle of it. Photos came back within two weeks and we're very happy with them. Definitely will be recommending to my friends and hope to book Nicole again!

I booked a shoot with Nicole for my college graduation, and I could not be happier with the…read moreresults! To start, the booking process was incredibly easy through her website and she was easily able to help reschedule my session (both the date and location!) over email. I felt very comfortable with her as soon as the session started and she walked me through what our time would look like. The gallery is incredible; I haven't loved photos of myself this much in years! I will be recommending Nicole to anyone in need of a photographer in the Boston area. It was so worth the investment!

I arranged a photo session with Iris for me and my mom, who raised me as a single parent. My mom…read morehas lived alone in China ever since I left for college in the US more than 10 years ago. She's lived a very secluded life, doesn't usually go out, and has never been comfortable facing a camera--so I was anxious about how she'd react. From the very beginning, Iris showed incredible patience and warmth. Instead of diving straight into shooting, she spent time getting to know my mom, asking about her interests, and building rapport. To my surprise, my mom really enjoyed the conversation and opened up. Iris didn't rush me as I prepared, and her calm presence put both of us at ease. During the shoot, Iris was both efficient and thoughtful. She helped us choose outfits, gave practical tips, and scouted the best locations and lighting. Most importantly, she made the experience feel natural and fun. She gently encouraged interactions between us, but when she noticed my mom's hesitance, she pivoted--asking about her hobbies and discovering her love for music and dance. That's when Iris did something magical: she played music and invited us to dance. My mom lit up, relaxed, and became her true self. Iris captured it beautifully. The entire session felt effortless--filled with laughter, warmth, and genuine connection. By the end, my mom was comfortable, I was thrilled, and the photos perfectly reflected our bond. Iris is: Personal - She takes time to understand you. Warm - She makes you feel comfortable and cared for. Skilled - She has an eye for lighting, scenery, and natural moments. Professional - Organized and efficient, but never pushy. Working with Iris feels less like posing for a photographer and more like being with a friend who happens to be holding a camera. You don't feel self-conscious around her. The results speak for themselves--the photos are stunning and heartfelt. I'm deeply grateful to Iris for helping me document this chapter of life with my mom, and I'd recommend her to anyone who wants more than just pictures--they want memories captured with soul.

Iris is amazing at capturing candid moments--her photos really tell a story. She makes you feel…read morerelaxed and comfortable in front of the camera, so you can truly enjoy the whole experience. It was an absolutely wonderful shoot!

I cannot recommend Kate and her photography enough! We had an engagement photo session in January…read morewith her. While we were very nervous to be in the spotlight, Kate made us feel right at home. She got us thinking about ideas, props, location and clothing before the shoot which was very helpful. She is completely gay-friendly, which was also very comforting. We had a few locations in our neighborhood for the shoot; indoor and outdoor. Kate was excellent at making us feel comfortable and gently giving us direction, giving us lots of reason to giggle and be ourselves. She was incredibly professional and the photos are to die for. The turn around time was very quick in receiving our photos; we receive so many compliments on them! Thank you so much Kate for capturing our relationship so beautifully!

It's not just the camera; it's the eyes behind the camera... specifically, Kate's eyes. I wish I…read morecould see the world through them some time. Kate was recommended to the hubby and myself by S&B, whose wedding she had photographed the year before. I can't say enough how much I love the pictures that she's taken of us during our engagement session and of our friends, family, venue, everything (and us!) at our wedding... despite how weird and awkward the hubby and I can be sometimes. ;) I also can't say enough how much I love Kate as our photographer (yes, not just the photos!). She's warm and friendly, and our guests all had nice things to say about her. (My mom also had to point out that she was impressed with how Kate was up, down, and all around, shooting away).

Liz is a master of her craft. She is so easy to talk to and really likes to learn about a couple to…read morecreate the perfect story for their special day. Her staff is also filled with the most polite, responsive people, I always had immediate answers to any question, and her second shooter the day of was a god send. She put my husband and I at such ease in front of the camera, it allowed for the most beautiful pictures. She is such a professional, never once did I feel as if she was being intrusive taking photos, yelling directions etc., she creates such a stress free natural day. We were so happy with our pictures from our wedding, we have recommended her to many friends.

I can not say enough about Liz Linder Photography. Our experience started with them at a friends…read morewedding. We loved their photos so much we decided to go with them for our wedding. And they did not disappoint! The pictures were beautiful. Mary did such an excellent job. They managed to capture ever single moment so perfectly - true artists. I could not be more pleased. I highly recommend them!

Steph is very professional! She adjusted her schedule to make use easier for the appointment to…read moretake photos in our short one day opening. Her instruction is very clear about the arena and parking. The photo session is very smooth and easy. We have very good conversation as well. We asked her to do 3 time photo editing afterwards and get a perfect one in the end. Her response is also very quick, in one to two days. Great experience! Ben

I want to echo everything said about Steph and more. She…read morewas the one vendor I knew I could count on. Her wedding expertise is fantastic. So much so, I started getting her perspective on things like timelines! Through it all she was a positive calming force. Leading us through a complicated photo schedule with ease and a lot of patience. We also had the pleasure of getting to meet one her photography partners. Equally fantastic! They were extremely effective with time, and the locations we wanted to take pictures at. Just the sweetest people, I honestly want to be her friend if I ever move back to Boston. =D At the end, I got amazingly beautiful pictures, and great memories that will last forever. Thanks Steph! It was a pleasure working with you!!!

Laura Shachmut is an incredible photographer. She puts so much talent, energy, creativity, and…read moreintelligence into her shoots, the props she brings, the ideas she has. She is focused but easy to be around, with a fun personality and real professionalism. She's great at keeping the kids happy and occupied for these I-can't-believe-she-got-that-on-camera moments and gets some of the best smiles and expressions out of them. I want her to do a photo shoot with me and my husband next. Her prices are so reasonable, too--you get unbelievable value for what you spend, especially for the Boston area. People will think you spent a whole lot more than you did, and I guarantee will ask you for her number. I love that. Like someone else said here, the hardest part is narrowing the images down--any one of them would be your favorite shot from another photographer, but with Laura, it's just soooooo hard to pick. I wish I had more walls!

Laura takes absolutely gorgeous photos - she came to our home for a combined newborn and family…read morephoto shoot, and captured our older children's personalities so perfectly, and got the most beautiful photos of our newborn as well. We loved the photos of our whole family too! Laura is both professional and laid back, so easy to work with, and fantastic with children - she put both of our "big" girls (ages 3 and 2) at ease quickly - and they can be tough nuts to crack. Laura has three children of her own, and I think this plays a huge role in her ability to relate to little ones, and to get them "on board" with smiling and having fun for photos! We love Laura and will definitely work with her again in the future!!

Lisa is a great photographer and will have a long conversation with you to ensure she is capturing…read moreand doing exactly what you want and what you're looking for. My boyfriend and I did a shoot around Boston, and the pictures came out wonderful. Though the final prints are quite pricey, they are WELL worth it. Some are hanging up in our apartment, and we love them. Also, here photo gallery online (you get a private login and can view yours when they are ready), is interactive and well done. Very easy to mark your favorites and determine which ones you want to order. I would recommend picking the right day and the right season you're wanting because Lisa REALLY has a great eye for light. She uses it to the picture's advantage, so therefore, it is in your advantage! Lisa is wonderful and I'd definitely work with her again.

I have to say that her pictures are excellent and she does excellent portraits. She does the…read morepictures of our kids at school (hired by the school) every year. She offers packages that are quite expensive but, for no reason, she doesn't include the digital files. I'm not asking for the originals. She could even be providing watered down versions (lower quality) in the package but no, she charges for them at very very expensive prices. After purchasing a package, I wrote to her asking for the digital files. I asked for two files and she wrote back asking for more than $100 dollars. My response was obviously no. She lost a business opportunity there. This year I also learned that the packages don't include the digital files but only the printed pictures. Someone should tell her we live in the age of Facebook, Twitter and email. Grandparents and family members may enjoy seeing the pictures on their computers instantly. The price for an extra digital file if you purchase a package: $38 dollars. If not purchasing a package: $79 dollars Makes no sense to me. Thats why, although she is a good photographer with a great eye for portraits, she isn't very savvy with her prices and clients. I would definitely recommend simplifying the package choices and providing digital files (even lower quality and not the original .raw files) for parents to share.

We had an amazing experience with Sister City Photography for our annual Christmas card photos…read more Daniela went above and beyond from start to finish. We chose to shoot in the South End to capture the beautiful brownstones and fall foliage, and the photos turned out even better than I imagined. Our situation was a bit tricky because we were working around a sleepy 6-month-old. Daniela kindly adjusted her schedule at the last minute so our baby could take a full nap beforehand, something any parent will appreciate! During the shoot, she gave us so much direction on how to stand, pose, and find the best lighting, which made the entire experience effortless and enjoyable. People walking by even stopped to say how great the photos were going to look -- and they were right. The images came out stunning. I've received so many compliments on our Christmas card this year, and it was hard to narrow it down to just a handful of photos because everything she captured was perfect. Daniela truly brought my vision to life and beautifully documented our memories in Boston. I can't recommend Sister City Photography enough for anyone looking for thoughtful, high-quality family photos.

We worked with Daniela both for our engagement and wedding photos because we loved her portfolio on…read morethe website. We could feel in every single picture that her style was full of love, candor, and artistry. From the beginning to the end, she was an amazing photographer, very professional and communicative. We were worried about being awkward and self-conscious around the camera, but she made us feel so comfortable and helped us bring forth our true selves. She was also so great at directing us for different and creative poses and where to get the best shots. We received so many compliments on both our engagement and wedding pictures. We highly recommend her for any photography! We feel so fortunate to have found her and honestly couldn't ask for a better experience and more beautiful pictures. We would definitely work with her again!

Julia graciously volunteered the day of our wedding to lend her services when our photographer…read morebacked out at the last minute (yes, it was as stressful as it sounds!). She was professional, thoughtful, and willing to dive right in with only hours notice. Her experience with wedding photography proved very useful, in terms of how she captured certain details and moments--and how she fluffed the train of the dress for key photos. Julia delivered our photos promptly and was even kind enough to drop off a hard drive of them when digital transfers kept proving problematic. All in all, we were so grateful for Julia's services.

Julia shot our wedding over nine years ago and I still cherish every photo - even the ones that…read moredidn't make it into our album. She captured the spontaneous, memorable moments from our wedding day that bring a smile to my face. Funny thing is, I never even noticed that she was around taking the photos. True photo-journalistic style. I returned to her for tasteful pregnancy photos a couple of years later. I highly recommend including her in your special, milestone events. She came to mind after I just referred my two friends planning to celebrate their wedding. Hope she is free to be there!