A man lifting a woman in a floral dress while kissing outdoors on a city street with a stop sign, palm trees, and buildings in the background.
Close-up of two hands holding each other, one hand with a wedding ring, set against a background of a beige sofa and cream-colored curtains.

JOHN FRANCIS

PHOTOGRAPHY

A couple holding hands on a city sidewalk at dusk, with neon signs and storefronts in the background.
A person with short dark hair seen from behind, wearing a beige suit jacket, with a hand with a large diamond ring resting on their head.

candid style photography with an eye for the small stuff

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I see photography as a way to tell stories through small, honest moments — a glance, a laugh, an instinctive reach for someone you love.

A man lifting a woman in a white dress in a park with tall buildings and palm trees in the background during daytime.

My goal is to capture people as they are, real and true to the moment.

I focus on connection over perfection, creating images that feel lived-in and candid.

If a photo lets you step back into the feeling of a moment, then I’ve done my job.

meet the

Photographer

Black-and-white illustration of a man standing in front of a whiteboard, pointing to a chart with a pointer, in a classroom setting.

JOHN FRANCIS O’BRIEN

A person with short hair, wearing jewelry and a bandana, sitting on a boat with arms crossed, looking to the side, with cityscape in the background and water in the foreground.
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I grew up in Boston and I was always the one to take pictures of my friends.

I love antiquing and all the plates and cups in my apartment are different.

French is my second language and I got my Master’s at Sciences Po, Paris.

I shoot on Fujifilm because I love the colors, something I learned in Japan.

Why We Would Match

Candid and sincere

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Cinematic

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Into the small details

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Fashion forward

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Loose editorial

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Candid and sincere • Cinematic • Into the small details • Fashion forward • Loose editorial •

offerings

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    • Engagements, Anniversary

    • Digitally delivered online gallery

    • Pricing starts at $250

    • Celebrations under 25 guests

    • Digitally delivered online gallery

    • Pricing starts at $500

    • Maternity, Holiday, Lifestyle

    • Digitally delivered online gallery

    • Pricing starts at $300

    • Graduation, Lifestyle

    • Digitally delivered online gallery

    • Pricing starts at $200

A man in a beige suit lifting a woman in a blue and white floral dress outside on a sunny street. The woman is leaning towards the man, and they are touching foreheads. There is a stop sign and palm trees in the background.
A woman in a cream-colored dress holding an ice cream cone on the street, touching her face with her other hand.

  • "John was an absolute delight to work with. He took our vision and aesthetic and used his creative eye to bring it to life effortlessly. He has a real knack for noticing the small details that make a photo feel natural and meaningful."

    Flannagh (2025)

  • "Some of the best parts of an engagement are the genuine sparks in your relationship and being able to celebrate that & John captured that perfectly. He not only met our expectations, he exceeded them. If you’re looking for a tasteful, unique, and heartfelt experience, booking John is a no-brainer."

    Josh (2025)

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