Beth Ann is an exceptional portrait photographer. I spent quite some time looking for the right…read morefamily photographer to capture our son's college graduation, and I couldn't be more thrilled with the results. She's not only professional and kind, but she also has a true talent for helping people feel comfortable in front of the camera. Our session took place in the Public Garden, and Beth Ann immediately knew the best spots with the best lighting to create stunning images. As a portrait photographer myself, I have high standards when it comes to our family photos--and she exceeded every expectation. We will absolutely work with her again. I recommend her wholeheartedly.

Our family was very pleased with the many candid shots Beth-Ann was able to capture during our…read morephoto-shoot. My two-year old son is a very busy boy and always moving, however Beth-Ann was in the right place and the right time to catch some adorable shots! She even rolled around on the ground to get some pictures of our dog! We would definitely recommend BAF Photography!

Jon J. and I tied the proverbial knot in May, and hiring Allana was by far the best choice we made…read morein our entire wedding planning process. Early in the game we decided that our two main priorities were throwing a fun party, and having beautiful photos by which to remember the entire affair. So we put our money where it counted, and we couldn't be happier with the decision. Obviously, the first thing that drew us to Ars Magna Studio was the exceptional quality of Allana's portfolio. She manages to candidly capture emotion and humor in her photographs that few others can. After interviewing a handful of other potential photographers, we finally had a chance to meet with her and were sold on the spot. She's laid-back and absolutely hilarious, which are priceless qualities to have when trying to put people at ease in front of the camera lens, especially at such emotionally charged events as weddings. We had a great time shooting our engagement and wedding photos with her, and absolutely love the results. We even received numerous compliments from guests about her level of professionalism and sense of humor. Overall, by far one of the best wedding investments we could have made - I can't recommend her enough!

Over the last year I have had the joy of working with Allana Taranto during various portrait…read moresessions hosted at Little Fish Boutique and most recently for my finance and I's engagement photos. She has an amazing ability to be casual and easy going while capturing precious moments in ideal framing with all the tools and talents of the master photographer that she is. Check out the website and blog to see the depth of experience, variety of styles and endless stunning photos!

Oh it was such a lovely experience!!!…read more Thank you Shaimaa!!!My daughter and I were so lucky and happy to have met you! Your work was astonishing and your diligence and skills were just out of this world!!! What a lovely photograph session and truly nice pictures! I sincerely recommend your work and without a doubt I will work with you for our next event! Carlos H

Shayma and TK Photographers were wonderful. They were prompt, professional, and got some great…read moreshots that definitely immortalized our graduation ceremony. They responded to feedback to feedback on many edits and got the photos to look exactly how we wanted them to look. Thank you Shayma and TK Photographers for making our day so special!

Greg did our engagement pics and our wedding. He did an awesome job and is much more reasonably…read moreprices than most other photographers in the Boston area. Our wedding party loved him and were very relaxed for the photos, he even got a few pics of our ring bearer not crying or hiding his face behind his hands, trust me, NO easy feat!! :D We got our photos back this week and they look great, he even did some teasers photos he touched up the night of the wedding! Can't say enough how lucky we are to have had Greg for our wedding.

We used Gregory Harren of Back Bay Photography for my daughter's senior picture. We had a…read morescheduling glitch due to bad weather, but Gregory was most accommodating, mindful that she had a tight schedule but needed the photos by mid-September. He spent a lot of time with us, and got some really terrific shots. He got the DVD to us, as promised, eight days after the shoot. My daughter is very happy with the pictures; her skin, which is actually very uneven, looked smooth yet natural in the photos that he retouched. Very nicely done. He was able to capture her spirit even though they had never met prior to he photo shoot. We couldn't be happier. He did a great job, he was easy to work with, and he was timely returning phone calls and emails, and the photos were ready earlier than we needed them.

We hired Deb to photograph my parents' 50th wedding anniversary in August 2025. Family traveled in…read morefrom out of state, and this photo session was meant to be my gift to my parents. We are not the type of family that normally arranges professional photos, which made this even more meaningful to us. After the event, I repeatedly followed up throughout fall 2025 asking for access to the gallery. When Deb finally sent it in november, I discovered that the majority of the photos were missing. There was not even a single photo of my entire family together from that day. I was later told that the photos had been accidentally destroyed. The situation was heartbreaking and incredibly disappointing. Since then, I have continued asking for access to the few photos that did survive -- especially the pictures of my parents with the grandchildren and photos of the kids alone -- simply so I could download and print hard copies for our family. It has now been many months without any response or download link being provided. What makes this even harder is that Deb had photographed my daughters since they were toddlers, nearly every year for the six years. Not only did we lose irreplaceable memories from a once-in-a-lifetime family celebration, but the experience also completely damaged that trust. I understand that technical issues can happen, but the lack of communication, follow-through, and accountability afterward has made an already painful situation far worse. Nearly a year later, we still do not have access to the few images of that day.

My wife went to Deb McCarthy for our daughter's first professional pictures, to say she was happy…read morewith her work, is an understatement. Deb is the ultimate professional and made my wife feel so comfortable that we're already talking about our daughters one year old pictures with her.

I hired Jaymes for a extensive restaurant photo shoot and he was right on point with every detail…read moreof the session. Always creative, attentive and professional I can't wait to work with him again in the future.

Amazing photographer. Was so lucky to get him for our event. He captured the feeling of the party…read morebeginning to end. Fabulous work

Working with Emily O'Brien exceeded all of our expectations for our first ever professional family…read morephotographs. I had the opportunity to meet with Emily prior to our photo shoot to discuss location choices, wardrobe ideas, print options and equally important my children's personalties so she could be most prepared. Right from the start Emily was warm, welcoming and professional. At the shoot, Emily made everyone comfortable and could not have been more patient with my boys, ages 4 and 9, getting the best out of them while making it a fun experience. At the viewing appointment, I was almost brought to tears when seeing the priceless keepsakes Emily created of my family. The coastal setting combined with the afternoon lighting, Emily captured the most amazing photos of my boys. Emily carefully helped me narrow down our images into favorites and from there guided me into selecting photos for our walls, taking space and measurements as well as my personal style into consideration. Since we've had the photos decorating our walls, we've had family and friends rave about the quality and beauty of Emily's photography. From beginning to end, the process was seamless and memorable. Emily O'Brien is outstanding.

How can I say enough to express how amazing Emily is?! I love beautiful photographs, and I take…read morefamily photos pretty darn seriously. What I received from Emily from our family photo shoot is beyond my expectations. She captured my three boys incredibly in all their various looks, moods, expressions . . . and even got fabulous shots of our whole family together . . . all five of us! My husband and I will treasure these high quality photographs forever as a beautiful memory of this moment in time. We loved them so much, we ordered an album and three framed prints as well. The album is incredible, and the framed photos are stunning on our wall at home. Lastly, but just as important, Emily is awesome to work with. She consulted with me before the shoot to discuss location and clothing options, etc., which was really helpful, and then she was great with my kids and all-around fun to be with during our photo session. It was literally a totally enjoyable experience. She's such a natural! Then afterwards, I got the pleasure of meeting with Emily to review all the photos and the awesome video she made of my family. Wow, such a joy! She helped me to make decisions about photos, and together we created such gorgeous pieces. I felt like she was my friend by the end of our consultation session. The whole experience was hugely positive. I'm a big fan!

We had a photoshoot with Anastasia here in Chicago for our prenup pictures. It was winter time and…read moreit was so cold but she handled the photoshoot well and she understands what I want in the picture and she delivered well. She delivered beyond expectations. She handed the pictures fast as well and we hired her for our civil wedding as well. She captured our happiest day even it was again, so cold. Looking forward for a summer photoshoot with her!

We were fortunate enough to have been gifted a session with Ana for our engagement photos and by…read morethe end, we both knew that we needed to have her at our wedding. Ana is a real professional and a true artist. Working with her, you just know you're in good hands. She did so much to capture not just all those special moments that made up our wedding, but to really show how we felt and to preserve those forever. We have so many wonderful photos to show for it, and we are extremely grateful for everything she did for us.