A Boston Photographer’s Favorite Boston Photographers

When I’m already booked or not the right specialist I send my clients to this page to help them find other high quality photographers that work in Boston and around New England. If you are a photographer in Boston and would like to be added to the list send me an email.

For a special treat of historic photos of Boston, peruse the archives of Jack Lueders Booth.

Boston Editorial Photographers

These photographers have their specialties in portrait photography, commercial photography, breaking news, or in-depth photo stories, but they are all photojournalists. I started with a list of about 50 editorial photographers and narrowed it down to a few of my colleagues that I enjoy the most. If you want to be added to the list, please email me.

I love seeing the photo stories of other photographers in New England as a Boston photographer. It’s especially interesting to see their diverse perspectives during significant events like the Black Lives Matter protests.

David Degner — Boston-based editorial and commercial photographer; included here as the author of the list. ( https://www.daviddegner.com )

Yorgos Efthymiadis — Somerville-based photographer and curator whose work is rooted in place and hyperlocal community life. ( https://www.yorgosphoto.com )

Faith Ninivaggi — Boston-based photographer and former longtime Boston Herald photojournalist; New England Emmy winner and contributing freelance photographer for Reuters. ( https://faithninivaggiphotography.com )

Brad Romano — Boston-based freelance commercial and documentary photographer. ( https://bradromano.co )

Sophie Park — Boston-based freelance photojournalist covering social, political, and environmental issues in New England, with a focus on identity and belonging. ( https://www.sophieupark.com )

Brian Snyder — Senior staff photographer with Reuters, based in Boston; covers major news and politics, as well as sports and long-form documentary work. ( https://www.briansnyder.com )

Amanda Sabga — Award-winning independent photojournalist; previously a staff photographer at The Eagle-Tribune, with work appearing in national outlets including The New York Times and The Washington Post. ( https://www.amandasabga.com )

Maddie Meyer — Getty Images sports photographer based in Boston, frequently covering New England teams and major national/international sporting events. ( https://www.maddiemeyerphoto.com )

Philip Keith — Boston-based portrait and documentary photographer with a distinct, intimate approach to local and personal narratives. ( https://philipckeith.com )

Rania Matar — Boston/NYC/Beirut-based photographer and educator (Guggenheim Fellow, 2018) whose work explores identity and girlhood/womanhood in the U.S. and the Middle East. ( https://raniamatar.com )

Danielle Parhizkaran — Staff photographer at The Boston Globe, specializing in sports; FAA Part 107 certified drone pilot. ( https://danielleparhiz.photoshelter.com )

Jessica Rinaldi — Staff photographer at The Boston Globe; Pulitzer Prize winner (Feature Photography, 2016) and Pulitzer finalist the same year. ( http://www.jessicarinaldi.com )

John Tlumacki — Longtime Boston Globe staff photographer (since 1981) known for Boston news and sports, including historic coverage such as the fall of the Berlin Wall and the Boston Marathon bombing. ( https://www.instagram.com/johntlumacki/ )

OJ Slaughter — Boston-based photographer, curator, and community organizer whose work centers on community, protest, and contemporary culture. ( https://www.ojslaughter.com )

Erin Clark — Staff photographer at The Boston Globe since 2018 and a Pulitzer Prize finalist; known for immersive local-to-national storytelling. ( https://erinclarkphotography.com )

Mark Stockwell — New England-based freelance news/sports/features photographer with work for outlets including the Boston Globe, Boston Herald, and the Associated Press. ( https://www.instagram.com/newz27foto/ )

Jodi Hilton — Cambridge-based photojournalist specializing in human rights and migration, with extensive international editorial and nonprofit clients. ( https://www.jodihilton.com )

CJ Gunther — Boston-based photojournalist (30+ years) whose work spans news, politics, sports, portraits, and long-form regional essays. ( https://cjgunther.com )

Jesse Costa — Photographer and multimedia producer at WBUR since 2007, covering a wide range of beats including healthcare, immigration, environment, arts, and education. ( https://www.instagram.com/jessecostapix/ )

Boston Wedding Photographers

I am often asked for wedding photographer recommendations. First, I’d suggest to ask your friends, ask on r/NewEnglandWedding/ and r/weddingplanning/, but remember that everyone only has one experience, so it is hard for anyone to compare.

I recently looked at the websites of more than 100 wedding photographers in Boston and compiled a list of the more distinctive ones whose styles align with my preferences. While I cannot guarantee their service and reliability, based solely on my photographers’ observations, they appear competent and creative.

Deborah Zoe – Clean moments, not over toned, a bit heavy on the glassware and flowers

J. Sierra Photography – Well composed, respectful, comfortable

Zhaun Frias – Good use of natural light and purposeful use of flash when necessary.

Shannon Grant – I love people that still use film

Mark Davidson – I love how the weddings feel like college hijinx

Gina Brocker – The weddings feel real.

Anderson Marques – I like their compositions

Mikhail Glabets – Not the normal compositions, also a well made website.

Nicole Chan – A classic that has their system nailed down

Wild Awake – Posed, but well posed

Boston Food Photographers

Food and product photography often requires more equipment, space, and technical knowledge to create. Here’s a list of some of my favorite food and product photographers in Boston.

Michelle Boule – A food and product photographer based out of Boston who has worked around the US.

Jocelyn Filley -Light, bright, and smiley with a hint of that medium format film look.

Adam Detour – Classic, well plated, food focused photography in dramatic light.

Sophia Li – Works with food, lifestyle, and wellness brands. Probably my favorite part is the Journal section of just pretty photos.

Joest Pierre – Careful color coordination, controlled light, clean composition and expert toning help Joest’s photos sing.

Nicole Loeb – Meticulously set, people enjoying life and food.

Nicole Wolf – Probably my favorite, they always appear to be trying new things.

Kate Benson – Clean product and food photography.

Joseph Keller – Joseph’s photographs often highlight community and human moments in idealic New England contexts.

Wayne Earle Chinnock – Great work, but also based in Cape Cod, which will save some clients a lot of travel time.

Real Estate Photographers

Ovi Mustea – Ovi does interesting work that mixes architecture photography and lifestyle vibes for real Estate, restaurants, and hospitality.

Brian Doherty – Traditional interior and architectural photography based in the south shore.

More Photographers in Boston & New England

Below is a list of excellent Boston-based photojournalists, and a more extensive selection of photographers from Boston that I follow. Please note that there are many other talented photographers that I haven’t included. If you have any suggestions, including your own Instagram feed, please send them my way!