Paula Swift Photography

Specializing in capturing delicate newborn moments with safety and care, our sessions use gentle posing techniques and props to create timeless images. With over 20 years of experience photographing infants, we ensure comfort for both baby and parents through our dedicated studio environment. Our approach combines artistic composition with natural storytelling to preserve these fleeting early days forever.

Documenting family connections through both studio and location photography, we create authentic images that reflect your unique relationships. With expertise in coordinating group dynamics and individual personalities, our sessions adapt to your family's rhythm. The resulting portraits capture genuine emotions and interactions that become treasured heirlooms across generations.

Celebrating milestone achievements with personalized senior photography that highlights individual personality and accomplishments. Sessions incorporate meaningful locations and custom styling to create images that reflect each graduate's unique journey. Our experience photographing thousands of seniors ensures confidence-building sessions that result in authentic, impactful portraits.

Creating coastal memories through summer beach sessions that utilize natural light and scenic backdrops. We specialize in timing sessions for optimal lighting conditions while maintaining flexibility for changing weather. Our approach captures spontaneous moments against ocean settings, producing vibrant images that preserve seaside celebrations year-round.

Applying journalistic storytelling techniques to personal narratives, capturing candid moments with editorial precision. This approach documents events as they naturally unfold, preserving authentic emotions and interactions. With decades of experience in news photography, we bring a unique perspective to documenting family stories and special occasions.

Award-winning photographer with 30+ years experience, specializing in newborn and family portraiture. Recognized with PPA medals, Kodak awards, and a Pulitzer finalist nod. Author of 'Storytelling Portrait Photography' and former PPA Massachusetts president.

We offer both posed studio sessions and lifestyle photojournalistic photography to capture authentic moments, blending creativity with storytelling techniques developed through decades of professional experience.

With continuous professional service since 1995, we've documented thousands of families through all stages of life, combining newborn photography with annual milestone celebrations and generational portraits.

Our newborn sessions combine specialized posing techniques with safety-focused practices, creating timeless images in a warm, welcoming studio environment designed specifically for infant comfort and parent convenience.

Yes, we offer on-location sessions at beaches, parks, and homes throughout Massachusetts and coastal New England, adapting our storytelling approach to your preferred setting for natural, contextual portraits.

We recommend booking at least 6-8 weeks in advance for popular time slots. Newborn sessions are prioritized with flexible scheduling options to accommodate your baby's arrival timing.

As an author and educator, we provide photography workshops and our book 'Storytelling Portrait Photography' which shares techniques for capturing authentic family moments through documentary-style approaches.

Paula is super professional and made the portrait experience so much fun. She pais attention to all the little details (wind, light, etc.) to get the perfect shot for my daughter's senior portraits. I highly recommend her for your photo session!

Paula is amazing! She was so wonderful with my children during our photo sessions. They had so much fun! Her photos are flawless, she has taken the most beautiful photos of my children and captures every moment perfectly. Her studio is amazing. I highly recommend her, I cannot wait to have more photo sessions with her in the future! Thank you so much for the fantastic experience and beautiful photos!

Paula Swift is the epitome of a professional who cares about her clients! My family participated in a newborn photo shoot and we were made extremely comfortable in her very welcoming environment. It was amazing how she and her assistant gently positioned our baby to get the cutest poses, using a variety or props, tools, and outfits. We are so happy that Paula captured our son's expressions during his first weeks of life. Thank you, Paula! We will cherish these photos forever.

My daughters have been fortunate to have been photographed by Paula in both a newborn and mini holiday session. When my youngest daughter was a little over 2 weeks old, my family came to Paula's studio and was greeted by Paula and her assistant Nelly, who helped with the poses, she was so gentle too. There was a private room where you could change or nurse if needed and the studio was heated to keep the baby warm.

We immediately felt at ease and it was so great to see how these infamous newborn pictures come to life. Paula was able to capture the best photos, we will cherish them forever! We returned for a holiday session and again as expected, Paula took amazing photos! The backdrop and props were great, the photos came out so beautiful. I would highly recommend Paula, she is a very talented photographer, she is friendly and knowledgeable when it comes to getting that perfect photo. I look forward to working with Paula again!