We’re Joe and Elin, a husband and wife photography team based in Massachusetts, photographing weddings, families, seniors, newborns, and events throughout New England. Our goal is to create photos that feel genuine while helping people feel comfortable in front of the camera.
What it’s like to work with us
We aim to make the experience easy and comfortable from beginning to end. Our approach is relaxed and natural, with just enough direction to help you feel confident while still being yourself
- Easy, natural prompts instead of stiff posing
- An organized, efficient approach that keeps sessions and events moving smoothly
- Clear direction for group photos so they’re quick and low-stress
- Clean, true-to-life editing for a consistent, timeless gallery
Meet Joe
Joe studied photography at Santa Monica College in California and spent the early part of his career working on a wide range of photo shoots. It was during that time that he discovered his love for photographing people. After moving back home to Massachusetts, Joe opened his photo studio with a focus on weddings, family portraits, and events.
With almost 20 years of experience and thousands of shoots behind him, Joe excels at composition and lighting and has a strong instinct for how to shape a scene naturally. He brings a calm, confident presence to every session and wedding day, helping people feel comfortable while creating images that are polished, consistent, and timeless.
Meet Elin
Elin is drawn to the storytelling side of photography, focusing on moments, relationships, and the details that give images meaning. She started photographing alongside Joe and quickly found that photography combined many of the things she enjoys most: working with people, problem solving, and telling real stories.
Before joining Joe full time as a photographer, Elin earned master’s degrees in teaching and geoscience and spent many years as a middle school science teacher. That background shapes her organized, adaptable approach and the way she helps sessions and events flow smoothly.
Here’s a bunch of stuff you probably don’t need to know…
BUT WE’LL SHARE ANYWAY
- We’ve been friends since sixth grade, are high school sweethearts, and we feel lucky to get to work together.
- We have two daughters and a goldendoodle named Floyd.
- We love to travel, especially family road trips, and our goal is to visit all 50 states before the kids turn 18.
- We’re happiest outdoors. Joe enjoys stand-up paddleboarding and snowboarding with our daughters. Elin loves hiking, and her favorite backpacking trip was a 50-mile trek through the Grand Canyon.
- We’re a classic case of opposites attract. If Joe goes left, Elin goes right, which sometimes leads to a little eye-rolling when moving furniture or folding blankets. Over time, we’ve learned that our different ways of thinking and problem-solving are exactly what make us a strong team.
Fun Facts About Joe
- I’ve seen every episode of The Office at least three times and reference it more than I probably should.
- I’m obsessed with flossing my teeth.
- I play the drums and moved to LA to become a rockstar, but ended up enrolling in photo school instead. The hours were better!
Fun Facts About Elin
- I’m usually working on a crochet project and am happiest with a good cup of coffee, a cozy book, and a little bit of quiet time.
- I’m the planner and list-maker in our family and genuinely enjoy organizing timelines and behind-the-scenes details.
- I love home renovation shows and could happily spend an entire day watching them while dreaming about designing a lake cabin someday.
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