Photography is about more than creating beautiful images—it's about telling the right story. Whether you're updating a professional headshot, building a brand, documenting an event, or creating a portrait that matters, every session is built around making you feel comfortable and creating photographs that feel authentic.

Based in Newburyport, Massachusetts, 42 Photographs works with individuals, businesses, and organizations throughout Boston and New England, creating honest, engaging photography with a relaxed and collaborative approach.

A man in a suit sits in a green chair, surrounded by vintage TVs displaying static in a dimly lit room with plants and framed paintings on the wall behind him.
A pregnant woman in a white lace dress kneels in shallow water at sunset, gently holding her belly. The sky is clear with orange and yellow hues, and the sun is low on the horizon.
Two large Great Danes with sleek, dark gray coats and white markings on their chests and paws stand side by side against a light gray background, looking attentively in different directions.
A family poses by a vintage white car decorated with flowers. A woman in a green dress holds a bouquet, a man sits in the car holding a small child, and another child sits on the car's edge, all surrounded by greenery.
A woman wearing a strapless top and denim shorts holds a fluffy cat in her arms. The image is in black and white, with both the woman and cat partially smiling and facing the camera.
A confident man in a burgundy suit and patterned tie stands against a white background, lightly holding his suit jacket with both hands and giving a slight smile.
Two women in white dresses stand close together in waist-deep water at sunset, with the orange sun and colorful sky reflecting on the water behind them.
A woman with long brown hair and tattoos lies on a towel at the beach, reading a book. She wears a pink striped top and has an orange butterfly in her hair, with a cloudy sky and distant water in the background.
A person wearing a red winter coat with a fur-lined hood and a light blue scarf stands outdoors in snowy weather, looking directly at the camera.
An older man with short white hair and glasses wears a blue suit, light blue shirt, and patterned teal tie. He stands in front of a wall with large, partially visible letters.
A woman with short curly hair stands in front of a bathroom mirror, adjusting her hair. She wears a white patterned blouse, gold jewelry, and looks thoughtfully at her reflection in the bright, sunlit room.
A stylish woman in a fur coat and sunglasses sits in a chic room with white chairs, posing confidently beside a poodle wearing a blue tulle accessory. The scene exudes luxury and elegance.
Four young children sit on a bench outdoors, smiling and eating ice cream. Three wear matching yellow shirts reading “I’m going to kindergarten.” A cityscape with tall buildings is visible in the background.
A woman stands waist-deep in water, wearing a black "Jaws" t-shirt with a large shark graphic. She has wet, blonde hair, one hand on her head, and looks confidently at the camera under a cloudy sky.
A woman in a white dress and black boots stands confidently in a shallow stream, holding a closed red umbrella. Tall green grass and a bright blue sky with scattered clouds are in the background.
A young woman with long dark hair sits on a black chair, leaning slightly forward. She wears a bright red blazer, white shirt, light blue cuffed jeans, and black high-heeled shoes against a plain gray background.
A person wearing a green Boston Celtics jacket and blue pants holds a Spalding NBA basketball, standing against a concrete wall and looking confidently at the camera.
A woman with long dark hair bites a red chili pepper, showing her teeth and making a scrunched, intense expression. She wears hoop earrings, a silver necklace, and a light tank top against a plain background.
A man in a white shirt, black vest, and tie stands confidently against a dark floral-patterned background, wearing a red watch and looking directly at the camera.
A person with short, curly brown hair stands confidently by a calm stone-lined canal, wearing a white shirt, black crop top, striped pants, and jewelry, with greenery and a cloudy sky in the background.
A person in a formal U.S. Marine Corps dress uniform stands against a white background, facing forward with hands clasped. The uniform includes a white hat, dark coat with red trim, white belt, and white gloves.
A young woman with light skin and blue eyes poses against a gray background, gazing into the camera. Monarch butterflies rest on her hair, and she places one hand gently on her chest.
A teenage boy stands on a sunlit tree-lined path, wearing a dark button-up shirt, light khaki shorts, white socks, and sneakers. He has blonde hair and smiles with his hands in his pockets. Benches and greenery are in the background.
A woman with red hair, purple lipstick, and a white tulle skirt sits in a laundry cart, posing playfully in front of large industrial dryers at a laundromat.
A fit woman with long blonde hair stands confidently with arms crossed, wearing a light gray camouflage sports bra against a dark, plain background. She looks directly at the camera with a serious expression.
A man in a wrinkled blue dress shirt and black tie stands against a dark background. His face and hand are smeared with blood and dirt, and he looks to his left with a serious, pensive expression.
A woman stands waist-deep in water, wearing a black "Jaws" t-shirt with a large shark graphic. She has wet, blonde hair, one hand on her head, and looks confidently at the camera under a cloudy sky.