Business Details
Your Trusted Boston Family & Brand Photography Studio
At Emily OBrien Photo, we specialize in creating authentic visual stories for families and brands through personalized photography experiences. With over a decade of experience, our approach combines technical expertise with a deep understanding of human connection to capture moments that reflect genuine relationships and individuality. Our team prioritizes client comfort, offering comprehensive services from pre-planning to final delivery of retouched images, while maintaining a commitment to high-quality printed products that preserve memories for generations. We serve clients in Boston and surrounding areas, offering both on-location and studio sessions tailored to each client's unique needs and preferences. 
Services
Family Photography
Brand Photography
Senior Portraits
Custom Wall Art
Signature Albums
Photo Assistant Services
Studio Dog Services
Architecture Photography
Image Boxes
Bestie Sessions
Highlights and features
- We offer over a decade of professional photography experience
- Our team provides personalized, stress-free photography sessions
- We specialize in capturing authentic family connections and brand identities
- We offer high-quality archival printed products for lasting memories
- Our services include location scouting and styling assistance
What people say
BEST family photographer
Utterly amazing
Beautifully captured
Highly recommend
Amazing experience
Services
Family Photography
Our family photography sessions capture authentic connections through personalized outdoor or studio sessions. We specialize in documenting milestones like new additions, holidays, and everyday moments with a focus on natural interactions. Clients receive at least 50 high-resolution images with options for custom printed products like signature albums and wall art.
Brand Photography
Brand photography services help businesses create compelling visual identities through professional headshots and lifestyle imagery. We work with entrepreneurs to develop cohesive brand libraries that showcase authenticity across marketing platforms. Sessions include pre-planning consultations and deliverable galleries suitable for websites, social media, and print materials.
Senior Portraits
Senior portrait sessions create lasting memories of academic milestones through customized outdoor photography experiences. Our process includes styling consultations and location selection to highlight individual personalities. Packages include digital galleries and optional printed products like yearbook-ready portraits and commemorative albums.
Signature Albums
Archival-quality photo albums preserve memories using professional-grade materials designed to last generations. Our custom design service matches layouts to client stories with leather-bound options and lay-flat pages for panoramic spreads. Albums are available as standalone products or add-ons to photography sessions.
Custom Wall Art
Custom wall art solutions transform photographs into curated interior design elements. We create tailored arrangements considering room dimensions, existing decor, and client preferences. Options include barnwood frames, standard finishes, and digital mockups to visualize installations before production.
People
Emily OBrien
Owner, Primary Photographer
With over a decade of experience, Emily specializes in capturing authentic family moments and brand stories. Based in Boston's South End, she combines technical expertise with a warm approach to create personalized photography experiences for local and national clients.
Mikayla
Photo Assistant
Mikayla supports photography sessions with lighting expertise and creative assistance. As a second-year Boston resident, she brings fresh perspective to location shoots while managing technical elements and client interactions during sessions.
Questions
What's included in a family photography session?
Sessions include pre-planning consultation, one-hour on-location shoot, 50+ edited images, and digital downloads. Optional printed products available.
Do you offer senior portrait packages?
Yes, our senior packages include styling session, 1-1.5 hour shoot, digital gallery, and printed product options like yearbook-ready portraits.
Can we choose our photography location?
Clients may select from our curated locations or suggest preferred sites. Popular options include Boston Public Garden and South End neighborhoods.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit cards and bank transfers for session fees and printed product orders.
How long until we receive photos?
Galleries are delivered within two weeks of sessions, with optional printed products arriving 2-3 weeks after gallery delivery.
