South Shore Locations
Scituate Headshots & Senior Portraits by the Coast
A Scituate photographer's guide to headshots and senior portraits — studio vs. on-location, the best beaches and harbor spots, and how tide and light work.
April 2025
Photography Tips
What If It Rains? Senior Picture Weather Plans
Rain, wind, heat and grey skies — which actually cancel a session, which improve it, and how to build a fallback that does not cost you the deadline.
April 2025
Actor Headshots
Boston Actor Headshots That Communicate Castability
Chris McCarthy helps Boston actors stand out with headshots that communicate castability — shot at our Rockland, MA studio, starting at $395 for 10 images.
April 2025
Senior Portraits
Quincy High School Senior Photographer
Senior photographer serving Quincy, North Quincy, and the South Shore. Sessions at Wollaston Beach, Marina Bay, and Merrymount Park.
April 2025
Photography Tips
Pros and Cons of Prime Lenses in Photography
Chris McCarthy on why Photography Shark uses prime lenses for headshots and zooms for events — trade-offs, aperture, and South Shore use cases.
April 2025
Headshots
Where Quincy Professionals Get Headshots in 2026
An honest guide for Quincy MA professionals — AI tools, downtown Boston studios, South Shore studios, on-location photographers. What each costs, what each is good for, and how to choose. Industry context for Hancock Street firms, Marina Bay teams, and Quincy Medical Center clinicians.
April 2025
Headshots
What Makes a Professional Headshot: The Photography Shark Process
Inside a Photography Shark headshot session — light quality, lens choice, post-processing, and what "professional" actually means.
March 2025
Headshots
Professional Headshots for Remote & Distributed Boston Teams
How distributed and hybrid Boston teams get matched, consistent headshots — coordinating looks across people who rarely share an office, plus prep tips.
March 2025
Headshots
Updated Dating Profile Photos for South Shore Singles
Why South Shore singles need updated dating profile photos — how Photography Shark's Rockland studio solves lighting, posing, and authenticity.
March 2025
South Shore Locations
Photoshoots in Boston: A Comedic Journey Through the Lens
Chris McCarthy's guide to Boston photoshoots — where to go in Beacon Hill, the North End, and Fort Point, and why the chaos often makes the best frames.
March 2025
South Shore Locations
Photoshoot at Fort Revere in Hull, MA
Fort Revere in Hull MA as a portrait location — historic granite walls, Boston Harbor views from Telegraph Hill, and session planning tips.
March 2025
Senior Portraits
What to Expect at a Senior Portrait Session: A Step-by-Step Walkthrough
A step-by-step walkthrough of a senior portrait session — from the booking consultation and outfit planning to session day, the gallery reveal, and delivery — so you know exactly how it goes.
March 2025
Photography Tips
Personal Branding for Models
How Boston and South Shore models build a personal brand — Chris McCarthy on visual identity, portfolio strategy, and social media positioning.
March 2025
Headshots
Dating Profile Photo Session in Boston — Walkthrough
What actually happens during a dating profile photo session — from the pre-session conversation to wardrobe changes to editing and gallery delivery. A craft-oriented account from the photographer's side of the camera.
February 2025
Headshots
Dating Profile Photos in Boston — Beyond the Bio
An argument about Boston's high-volume dating market — the photo gets the swipe, but the bio is doing most of the actual conversion work. Notes from a local photographer.
February 2025
Headshots
Dating Profile Photos: Boston to South Shore
An editorial argument about the dating-profile photo problem facing daters who live south of the city but work in it — your photo set has to be legible to two distinct dating pools connected by a forty-five-minute commute.
February 2025
Headshots
NYC Styed Headshots in Boston
NYC-style headshots in the Boston area — clean backgrounds, sharp directional lighting, and confident expressions — without the Manhattan commute.
February 2025
Boudoir Photography
Nude Glamour Photography with Photography Shark Studios
What nude glamour photography involves at Photography Shark in Rockland, MA — a safe, elegant session focused on artistry and client comfort.
February 2025