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  1. What Makes a Good Independent School Photographer | Boston & New York City

    Most of what makes a good independent school photographer has nothing to do with the camera. I’ve worked as a campus photographer for independent schools and universities in Boston, New York City, and across New England for years, and the days that produced the best admissions and marketing photography weren’t…

  2. Why Every Independent School’s Photos Look the Same | School Photography in Boston & NYC

    Pull up the websites of any ten independent schools in the Boston area. Or ten in New York City. Or ten boarding schools in New England. You’ll see the same images: three students around a laptop, one laughing. A girl in safety goggles holding a beaker to the light. A…

  3. How to Plan a Campus Photography Day at an Independent School | Boston & New York City

    Most school photography days are planned the same way: the communications office picks a date, emails the faculty, builds a schedule of classes, and hands the photographer a shot list. The results are usually fine. They’re rarely great, and the difference is almost entirely in the planning, not the photography.Here’s…