A couple is about to kiss on a city street with a brick apartment building in the background.
A woman in profile wearing a red headscarf, with a calm water background.
A family of three, a man, a woman, and a young girl, smiling and laughing together outside on a city street.

JOHN FRANCIS

PHOTOGRAPHY

A couple holding hands on a city sidewalk at dusk, with neon signs and storefronts in the background.
Close-up of a woman's hand with a diamond engagement ring resting on a man's head, facing away, wearing a beige suit and white shirt, with a textured wall in the background.

candid-style photography with an eye for the small stuff

Close-up of a brown, twisted, and slightly wavy stick or twig.

The best photos are the ones that look and feel like you.

With comfort and connection as priority, your story is documented through small and authentic moments.

A pregnant woman and a man standing in a photography studio with a white backdrop. The woman is holding her pregnant belly, wearing an open white shirt and jeans. The man is wearing a denim shirt and white pants.

The result is imagery that feels real and honest.

Because at the end of the day, I do take things personally —

you, your time, and everything that makes this experience yours.

Warmly,

John.

Why We Would Match

Candid and sincere

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Cinematic

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Into the small details

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Relaxed and Comfortable

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Story-driven

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Candid and sincere • Cinematic • Into the small details • Relaxed and Comfortable • Story-driven •

offerings

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    • Graduation, Lifestyle

    • Digitally delivered online gallery

    • Pricing starts at $200

    • Engagements, Maternity, Anniversary

    • Digitally delivered online gallery

    • Pricing starts at $300

    • Newborn, Holiday, Lifestyle

    • Digitally delivered online gallery

    • Pricing starts at $375

    • Celebrations under 40 guests

    • Digitally delivered online gallery

    • Pricing starts at $500

    • One photographer (me!)

    • Digitally delivered online gallery

    • Pricing starts at $2,500

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.
Drawing of an orange and black crab with eight legs and two claws on a white background.

I grew up in Boston and I was always the one to take photos 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.

A person sitting on a wooden stool, wearing a black jacket, white pleated skirt, and black boots, with their hands resting on their lap, in a minimalistic room with wooden flooring and a white wall.
A man giving a woman a piggyback ride in a grassy area with palm trees and buildings behind them.
A couple holding hands, standing on a street corner at Mount Vernon Street, with brick buildings and street lamps in the background during daytime.
A woman lifting a young girl in the air outdoors in an alleyway with red brick buildings, trees, and a street lamp.
A couple sitting on steps, with the woman wearing a white dress and black heels, and the man in a beige suit and brown shoes, holding hands.
A pregnant woman standing barefoot on a wooden box, wearing an open white shirt and loose jeans, with her hand on her belly, in front of a plain light background.
A man carrying a young girl, smiling and looking at her, on a city street with brick buildings and street lamps in the background.

  • "We had the best time with John! Even with a crazy toddler and a rainy cold day, he was so patient and easygoing. He made us feel totally comfortable in front of the camera and somehow captured the most magical moments without anything feeling staged. The photos really feel like us. Can’t recommend John enough, especially for couples or families with little ones."

    Molly (2025)

  • "John was incredibly accommodating from start to finish, really took the time to understand my vision, and then brought his own his own creative touch. He has a fantastic eye and an instinct for capturing something a little bit special.

    Roisin (2026)

  • "The entire shoot felt easy and comfortable, never awkward, honestly more like spending the day with a friend. We had great conversations and laughed a lot along the way. Highly recommend."

    Mae (2026)

  • "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."

    Josh (2025)

  • "Some of the best parts of an engagement are the genuine sparks in your relationship and being able to celebrate them. 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."

    Flannagh (2025)

  • "We did a couples shoot with John and his photos blew us away. He made us feel so comfortable that the session felt more like a walk in the neighborhood with a friend than a photoshoot. The photos are natural, cinematic, candid, and creative - exactly what we hoped for. If you’re looking to capture this season of life, look no further."

    Mara (2026)

  • John was so wonderful to work with in capturing our very first photos as a family of three. He was warm, easy going, and so flexible with our squirmy and suspicious 8-month old baby. His artistic vision is beyond perfection. We can’t wait to work with John again!

    Laura (2026)

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