A couple is about to kiss on a city street with a brick apartment building 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.
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.
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

Illustration of three horizontal brown stripes with uneven edges on a transparent background.

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

Documenting these memories is itself an experience to share — playful and easy, before, during and after.

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

I focus on connection over perfection, prioritizing comfort and delivering photos that look and feel like you.

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

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

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 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.

A couple embraces on a city street with brick buildings and street lamps in the background.
A family of three, a man, woman, and young girl, holding hands as they cross a city street at dusk. The family is dressed warmly in coats, with the girl wearing a white dress and black leggings.
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 man holding a young girl in his arms on a city street, both smiling, in black and white.
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 black and white photo of a man and a woman standing outdoors in winter, dressed in puffer jackets. The woman rests her head on the man's shoulder, and they appear to be in a park with bare trees in the background.
A woman lifting a small girl in the air on a city street with brick buildings and autumn foliage 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)

  • "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."

    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)

  • "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)

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