Portrait Photographer in Quincy, MA

I'm Chris McCarthy, a portrait photographer based in Rockland. Quincy's waterfront, parks, and urban Quincy Center make it one of the most varied locations I work in — and with a population of 95,000, it's also the largest city on the South Shore.

By Chris McCarthy — Portrait Photographer, South Shore Photography

Professional headshot session — South Shore Photography serving Quincy MA

Headshots, branding, and portraits across Quincy.

Quincy is the commercial center of the South Shore — home to major employers, a large professional population, and a strong demand for corporate headshots and executive portraits. It's also a city with genuinely beautiful outdoor locations that most people outside of Quincy don't know about.

Wollaston Beach is my top recommendation for outdoor portrait work in Quincy. It's a long stretch of sandy beach on Quincy Bay with clean, open water views and a wide, flat foreground that gives you creative flexibility. The western-facing shoreline catches excellent golden-hour light in the late afternoon. Senior portrait clients love the coastal drama; headshot clients appreciate the clean horizon backdrop.

Merrymount Park is the classic choice for families and seniors — a well-maintained park with mature hardwood trees, open lawns, and a relaxed, accessible setting. Adams National Historical Park in Quincy Center has formal gardens and historic colonial architecture that works particularly well for executive portraits and professional branding sessions where you want a more formal, authoritative look.

For corporate clients, I also offer on-site team headshot sessions — I travel to your Quincy office with portable studio lighting and photograph your full team without anyone leaving the building. This is the most efficient option for businesses with 3 or more people needing updated headshots.

I photograph all services in Quincy: headshots, corporate portraits, branding photography, senior portraits, family portraits, maternity sessions, and birthday photoshoots.

My Rockland studio is 25 minutes south.

My studio at 83 E Water St in Rockland is about 25 minutes from Quincy via Route 3 — close enough to make a combined session easy. Many Quincy clients do outdoor portraits at Wollaston Beach or Merrymount Park first, then studio headshots in Rockland the same afternoon.

For corporate teams in Quincy, the on-site option often makes more sense. I travel to your office with portable studio lighting and photograph everyone in a single block of time. No one needs to drive anywhere, the backgrounds are consistent across the team, and the whole session typically wraps in under two hours for a group of ten.

POPULAR QUINCY LOCATIONS

  • Wollaston Beach
  • Merrymount Park
  • Adams National Historical Park
  • Quincy Center (urban / street)
  • On-site at your Quincy office

Quincy portrait sessions — your questions answered.

Do you travel to Quincy for sessions?

Yes. Quincy is one of my most regular destinations. My studio in Rockland is about 25 minutes south on Route 3. I travel to Quincy for on-location headshots, outdoor portrait sessions, and on-site corporate team headshot days.

What locations do you recommend in Quincy?

Wollaston Beach is my top pick — great golden-hour light, open water backdrop, versatile for both portraits and headshots. Merrymount Park is the go-to for families and seniors. Adams National Historical Park suits professional branding and executive portraits. Quincy Center has urban backdrops that work for a contemporary corporate look.

How much does a headshot session in Quincy cost?

Headshot sessions start at $395 at my Rockland studio or $495 for on-location in Quincy. For corporate teams of 3 or more, I offer on-site headshot day pricing at your Quincy office. Custom quotes available.

Is Quincy Center good for corporate headshots?

Yes — Adams National Historical Park grounds offer formal garden and historic architecture settings that suit executive portraits well. Downtown Quincy Center has clean urban backdrops for a more contemporary look. I can also travel to your Quincy office with portable studio lighting for team headshot days, which is the most efficient option for larger groups.

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