Boston Mamas: Dear Boston Mamas: Boston Area Family Photographers

Today's Dear Boston Mamas question comes from Perri via Facebook:

Hello Boston Mamas, I'm (relatively) new to Boston and am looking for a great photographer to take some photos of my one year old. I'm looking for color and black & white, maybe some shots at Boston Common, and yes, at least one with the [Make Way for] Ducklings statues. Any suggestions?

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Dear Perri,

Welcome to Boston and thanks for writing in! And you are in luck -- there are lots of amazing photographers in the Boston area who specialize in family photography. I have a few thoughts on this matter.

First, I recommend you check out the Boston Mamas mamapreneur network (easily accessed by the "shop local" link in the banner) to support local mom businesses (photography and otherwise!). Under Creative Services you'll see a wonderful collection of photographers with brief descriptions of what they do and what areas they serve. The photographers in the network include:

Bellini Portraits
Beth Miga Photography
Boston Baby Photos by Jessica McDaniel
Bring to Light Photography
Cynthia Abbott Photography
Grazier Photography
Infinity Portrait Design
Kelly MacDonald Photography
Macy Robison Photography
Mariah M Photography
Paula Swift Photography
Perspectives Photography
Roseann Thebado Photography
Sublime Photo Art
Sue Bruce Photography

Second, a friend of mine had family photos done by network member Mariah M Photography and I must say the results were pretty heartbreakingly awesome.

Third, and as an example of how bizarrely small world Boston can be, contributing writer Paige had amazing baby photos done by network member Jessica McDaniel, who recently was the top fundraiser in my Have a Heart for Haiti philanthropic campaign. Paige was not a contributing writer at the time she had the photos done, and I wasn't aware that Jessica had taken Paige's photos until well after she became a part of the network and later decided to participate in the Haiti campaign. Small world!

Finally, contributing writer Kristin is the creative force behind Kristin Chalmers Photography; she did wonderful professional head shots for me and also does family photography.

This should be plenty to get you (and other families seeking a fantastic family photographer) started - good luck! You will be in good hands with the wonderfully talented photography mamas of Boston!

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Image credit: FreeDigitalPhotos.net

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Have a question for Christine? Drop her a line! And of course feel free to comment in if you have recommendations beyond those made above.

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My sister-in-law is also a great photographer in the Boston area - Nikki Cole. Her website is: www.nikkiphotos.com

Posted by: Leigh Ann | April 14, 2010 6:54 PM | Reply to this comment

I work with Patrick Rogers Photography every three months to capture my growing daughter. He has a great range between studio, home and outdoor sessions and the children adore him.

http://iamwhatisee.com/Families.html

Posted by: Lorena | April 14, 2010 7:29 PM | Reply to this comment

I have used Kristin Chalmers for the past 2 years to take our family pics. She is amazing and fabulous with kids. Getting a family pic with 3 year old triplets and our 6 year old is no easy feat! She rocks!

Posted by: Heather | April 14, 2010 8:36 PM | Reply to this comment

We love, love, love Tabitha Sherrell of Sherrell Photo - http://sherrellphoto.com/ She has captured our family and three girls for the last 7 years and every visit has been perfect with amazing results.

Posted by: Stacey | April 15, 2010 9:01 AM | Reply to this comment

Thanks Christine! So funny, I just did my first of two charity mini-shoot fundraisers in the Public Garden this last weekend. Shot 13 families over the course of the day, and it went so well! I have another one 5/23. Right now that one's fully booked, but I do have a waiting list. And of course I meet families at the Public Garden for full sessions all the time. Such a perfect time of year for pics there.

Posted by: Jessica McDaniel | April 15, 2010 9:01 AM | Reply to this comment

Contact Kelly MacDonald - check out my website at chantinadesigns.com - she did my photo shoots!

Posted by: Carole | April 15, 2010 9:02 AM | Reply to this comment

We adore Sharon Reiley from Reiley Photography - http://www.reileyphotography.com/ - she did our newborn photos and is just wonderful!

Posted by: Lauren | April 15, 2010 9:02 AM | Reply to this comment

Alan Medvinsky did an INCREDIBLE job on our wedding photos and photos of our son! He does artistic and portrait shots as well.

alanmedvinsky.com

Posted by: Jennifer | April 15, 2010 9:03 AM | Reply to this comment

We absolutely LOVE Jacquie Spector at http://www.spectorphotography.com/ she captured our son at 6 mos, 12 mos, 18 mos the pictures are incredible and truly priceless.

Posted by: Karina | April 15, 2010 9:03 AM | Reply to this comment

Beth Miga of Beth Miga Photography has done an amazing job of documenting my daughter's life so far - starting with maternity pictures of me, photos when she was just a few days old and recently her 6 months photos. We are absolutely in love with the work she has done! http://www.bethmigaphotography.com

Posted by: Bethany | April 15, 2010 9:03 AM | Reply to this comment

Check me out.

gloriameredith.com

Posted by: Gloria Meredith | April 16, 2010 9:00 AM | Reply to this comment

Check out www.acessaphoto.com
Ann Marie is my cousin and does great work and is out of Boston.

Posted by: Bethany | May 14, 2010 3:38 PM | Reply to this comment

Dear Boston Mamas: Boston Area Family Photographers

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