18 Professions I Photograph Most Often in Studio!

I was curious which professions I photograph most often, so I went to my spreadsheet and calculated all my sessions from the last year, and did the math! Here’s a look at my most commonly photographed professions. If you’d like to join me for headshots and marketing portraits, join my mailing list at dianalevine.com/studio and I’ll email you all my upcoming dates and details!

Johnny, the founder of Johnny Cupcakes

#1: Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners

One of the most common professions I photograph are entrepreneurs and small business owners! Marketing portraits and headshots are really important for business owners, large and small, because they help your clients connect with the person behind the business.

Dr. Aasia Romano, Women’s Health & Gynecology of New England

#2: Medical Professionals

I photograph many medical professionals for professional headshots and lifestyle portraits for their practices. I regularly photograph doctors, surgeons, nurses, nurse practitioners, dentists, physical therapists, registered dietitians, psychiatrists, and more. I’ve photographed medical professionals from Mass General Hospital, Boston Children’s Hospital, and Beth Israel, among many other smaller medical practices. I offer headshots in studio, or on location at medical offices across Massachusetts.

Butters Brazilian LLP, Staff Portraits and Team Photo

#3: Legal Professionals

I photograph many law professionals, including attorneys, paralegals and more! I offer headshots in studio, or I bring my studio on location to law offices across Massachusetts.

Connie Kanella, soulsyncwellness.com

#4: Writers and Speakers

I photograph lots of writers, speakers, podcasts hosts, life coaches and more! I love helping clients express their personalities, stories, and expertise through their portraits.

Dr. Michelle Avigan, Certified EFT Therapist & Supervisor

#5: Mental health professionals

I frequently photograph mental health councilors, such as social works, therapists, psychologists and psychiatrists.

Twyla Everett-Williams, founder of Level Up Fitness in Waltham

#6: Fitness professionals

I love photographing fitness professionals! It’s so much fun to capture the movement and action. I frequently photograph fitness trainers, fitness gym owners, yoga instructors, dance instructors, and more!

#7: Executives

I frequently photograph CEOs, COOs, CTOs and more! I offer headshots in studio, or I bring my studio on location to offices across Massachusetts.

#8: Professors and Academics

Being based in the Greater Boston area, it’s no surprise that I photograph lots of professors and academics! We live near some of the best universities and colleges in the nation, and I regularly photography headshots and portraits for local professors.

Danielle Austin from Studio 28 in Wellesley

#9: Hair and Make Up Stylists

I photograph lots of hair and make up artists! If you’re looking for make up before your photo shoot, I refer my clients to Danielle Austin and the full team at Studio 28 in Wellesley, pictured above!

Nicole White, Real Estate Agent in Needham, MA

#10: Realtors and Real Estate Agents

One of my most common professions I photograph are real estate professionals, including realtors and real estate agents, throughout the Greater Boston area.

#11: Musicians and bands

I photograph lots of musicians and bands! I love capturing both individual musicians (violinists, singers, pianists, saxophonists and more!) as well as bands (album cover photography, EPK and press photos) and can photograph either at my dianalevine.com/editorialminisessions.

#12: Actors and models

I regularly photograph headshots for actors and model kit photos for models, as well as Instagram fashion influencers. If you’re booking acting photos, let me know in advance and we can discuss what tone you’d like for your photos (comedy, drama, or any specific genres).

Ron Leshem, co-creator of HBO’s Euphoria

#13: Film directors and photographers

As someone who works in production myself, it’s always a treat to photograph people in the film industry, and other photographers!

Duron Harmon, NFL player

#14: Athletes

Working in the Boston area, where sports are such a big part of life, I photograph lots of athletes! I photograph professional athletes (NBA, NFL, NHL and MLS) as well as college athletes and recreational athletes and fitness professionals.

Sarah Conti, Founder of Design You Marketing

#15: Web Designers and Graphic Designers

I love photographing web designers and graphic designers because they always come up with something fun to do with the portraits from our sessions!

Trisha Spillane, founder of Simply Put Communications

#16: Marketing and Public Relations Professionals

I photograph lots of Marketing and PR professionals! As someone who is always learning about marketing and PR for my own company, it’s a real treat to photograph people who’s main focus in their career is marketing and public relations!

Jackie Bowden, owner of Mini Movers Dance Studio in Charlestown, MA

#17: Dancers

It is always a joy to photograph dancers! They are so creative with movement and posing. As a fitness dancer myself, I love turning the music a little higher and being inspired by the dancer I’m photographing!

Lisa Finch, Creative Director and Artist

#18: Artists

I love photographing artists! I regularly photograph painters, illustrators, creative directors, graphic designers, sculptors and more!

I’d love to photograph you, too! If you’re in the Greater Boston area and interested in joining me for headshots and marketing portraits, join my mailing list at dianalevine.com/studio and I’ll email you all my upcoming available studio dates and pricing! Or, drop me an email to dianalevinephotographer@gmail.com

20 Things I Can't Live Without as a Photographer!

As an editorial and advertising portrait photographer, I rely on so many things (and people!) to do my best work. Here is a round up of 20 things I can’t live without as a photographer! Here are some behind-the-scenes photos from my studio work in Greater Boston, along with some information on the gear and software I use every week in my work, photographing headshots, branding portraits, social media photos, magazine portraits and families!

My Profoto battery powered lights! I love using battery powered Profoto B1X lights because I can bring them anywhere (indoors in the studio or outdoors) and I never have to worry about finding power.

My V-Flat World V-Flats! Because I bring my studio on location to several studios, as well as offices and companies all across Massachusetts, I love bringing my V-Flat World V-flats because they fold up and fit into the car!

As a portrait photographer, the most important part of any photo shoot is… You! I am so blessed to photograph such incredible people at the studio every week. I photograph medical professionals, attorneys, creatives, actors, musicians, stylists, marketing professionals, realtors and everyone in between!

I often stand on a 1/4 or 1/2 apple box, to help me be a little taller during my photo shoots! I like to photograph from a higher angle when I’m shooting portraits, so my apple boxes help me get a higher angle, without having to wear high heels!

My tripod! I photograph hundreds of people each month, and my tripod makes it possible! I love using a long zoom lens for my work, and I also use a double battery holder, so my camera is super heavy. The tripod helps take the weight off my shoulders!

On-site photo selections! I love shooting to laptop on my headshots and branding portrait sessions. It really helps because my clients can see their photos as I’m taking them, and they can adjust their hair or posing as needed. Plus, they get to choose their photos right after their session, which is so much faster than waiting for me to send proofs!

I use Canon L series lenses for all my photo shoot. I have used these lenses for years and they are reliable, crisp and sturdy. The photo above is my Canon 70-22mm 2.8f L lens.

Word of mouth referrals! My business is dependent on word of mouth recommendations. It means the world to me when my clients recommend me to their friends and family!

My gear bags! I use specialized, sturdy camera and lighting bags that keep my photography gear and lighting organized and safe.

My husband Matt helps me on a lot of my photo shoots. He’s both my set tech, and my favorite model to stand in for the subject, while I’m tweaking the lighting!

I designed a large posing board that I bring to all my Editorial Mini Sessions that helps me visualize and communicate poses when I’m photographing headshots and social media portraits.

Squarespace is one of the most important tools in my work! I design and host my website with Squarespace, and it’s so easy to use, and has so many beautiful templates!

All the writers, editors, photo directors, art directors, designers and creative directors that I work with on my editorial photo shoots! Pictured above is Kara Baskin, award-winning writer and editor.

The talented hair and make up artists who I refer my clients to for hair and make up before their photo shoots! Picture above is Danielle Austin from Studio 28 in Wellesley.

When I pack up for photo shoots, I always pack lots of batteries and memory cards!

Matching outfits! It always makes my day when I end up matching outfits with someone I’m photographed! Pictured above is Trisha Spillane from Simply Put Communications.

Adobe products! I use Adobe Photoshop, Bridge, InDesign, Lightroom and Premiere for my photo and video editing.

Canva! I use Canva every day to create photo collage, graphics, flyers and more. It’s so much fun to play with different designs, and the possibilities are endless.

I’m so thankful to work out of two gorgeous studio spaces in Metrowest Boston! They are both truly my “happy places” with easy parking and good vibes!

I recently upgraded my mailing list to Flodesk and I absolutely love it so far! It’s super quick and easy to learn, and has already made my work a lot more efficient. Speaking of which, if you’d like to join my newsletter and be alerted when I schedule my new studio dates for Editorial Mini Session and Headshots Mini Sessions, visit dianalevine.com/newsletter to sign up!

Portraits of Emiley Randall, Make up Artist with Studio 28 in Wellesley

Loved photographing Emiley Randall from Studio 28 in Wellesley this weekend! I refer my clients to Studio 28 before their photo shoots for hair and make up, and so it was a real treat to photograph another one of their team members, Emiley! Emily does hair and make up for weddings and events, as well as special effects make up. You can find her on Instagram here.

I photographed Emiley at one of my recent Editorial Mini Session days in Greater Boston! My Editorial Mini Sessions are 15 or 30 minute studio photo shoots for headshots, marketing photos and branding portraits. I bring the same lighting I use when photographing magazine covers and ad campaigns! If you’re interested in joining me in the studio, you an learn more at dianalevine.com/editorialminisessions or email me at dianalevinephotographer@gmail.com

Product Photography for SampleIt Subscription Box!

SampleIt “Try Before You Buy” Subscription box

This week, I had the pleasure of photographing product photography for SampleIt, a subscription box that helps kids discover new (and healthier!) snacks! SampleIt is founded by Paula Wise. We used two different backdrop colors in the studio: white and turquoise! Here are some behind-the-scenes photos from the still life photo shoot.

If you’re looking for product photography for your business, drop me an email to dianalevinephotographer@gmail.com to chat!

I photographed this shoot with my Profoto studio lights, Canon 5D camera, 70-22mm lens, and tethering to Lightroom. Here are some more photos from the shoot!

Photos by dianalevine.com

Sneak Peak from Today at the Studio!

Today, I photographed an amazing day of Editorial Mini Sessions at the studio! Loved photographing Jessica McDaniel from Boston Baby Photos, and several other amazing people—including an awesome 12 year old theater actor!

If you’re in the Greater Boston area and are interested in joining me for headshots, creative marketing photos and branding portraits, I host studio Mini Sessions every week in Metrowest Boston! You can learn more at dianalevine.com/editorialminisessions.

To sign up, drop me an email to dianalevinephotographer@gmail.com

Behind the Scenes from today's Editorial Mini Sessions!

Behind the scenes from today’s Editorial Mini Sessions in Newton, MA! I photographed a fun mix of headshots, social media portraits and branding photos.

I've been working hard lately to make my Mini Sessions more efficient, so that I can keep my prices affordable—and try to lose slightly less sleep than I've been losing over the past year Here are a few changes you'll find at the studio:

📷 On-site photo selections: I now shoot directly to computer, so that you can view your photos while we're taking them—and choose your final photos right on site before you leave!

🛒 On-site payments: After you choose your photos, I now accept payments on-site, so that your final photos will be delivered within 1 week of your photo shoot!

🕺 Posing guide: I created a large Posing Board that helps visually communicate poses quickly, ensuring that each person gets a wide variety of poses to choose from in their photos.

If you'd like to learn more, or to book a session, drop me an email to dianalevinephotographer@gmail.com

My next studio Mini Sessions are:

  • Sunday, July 27

  • Saturday, August 2

  • Sunday, August 3

  • Monday, August 4

Upcoming dates for Headshots and Editorial Mini Sessions in Metrowest Boston!

Today, I shared my upcoming dates for my next Editorial Mini Sessions in Greater Boston! If you’d like to join me in the studio for headshots, branding portraits, marketing photos or family portraits, I’ll be in the studio on July 20, 21, and 27, and August 2, 3, 9, 10 and 11, 2025.

I offer affordable pricing, on site photo selections, professional retouching, and delivery within one week.

I use the same backdrops and studio lighting that I use as a magazine photographer.

Choose between Mini Sessions (15 minutes, 1 backdrop color) or Full Sessions (1 hour, 2 backdrops). Mini Sessions cost $325 for 10 photos, and Full Sessions cost $1500 for 20 photos.

These dates are convenient for anyone living in the following Massachusetts towns: Needham, Newton, Wellesley, Natick, Hopkinton, Holliston, Medfield, Subury, Brookline, Wayland, Dedham, Westwood, and the surrounding areas.

To sign up, email dianalevinephotographer@gmail.com

Today, I photographed a fun day of Editorial Mini Sessions at the studio! I photographed headshots and marketing and branding portraits for some amazing women. We photographed with a black backdrop, a white backdrop and a turquoise backdrop.

I offer on-site photo selections, beautiful studio lighting, and professional retouching for all final portraits.

If you’re in the Greater Boston area and are interested in joining me in the studio for headshots or branding photos, I offer Mini Sessions (15 minutes) or Full Sessions (1 hour) every week in Metrowest Boston!

You can learn more at dianalevine.com/editorialminisessions. To sign up, email dianalevinephotographer@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram!

Boston College | Carroll Capital Magazine. Photos by Diana Levine

I had the pleasure of photographing four amazing Boston College students for the Summer 2025 issue of Carroll Capital Magazine, from the Carroll School of Management in Newton, MA! It was so fun to work with Jaclyn Jermyn on this project. Creative Direction by Robert Parsons at Seven Elm.

My portrait of Jake Smith, MBA ‘25 from Carroll School of Management at Boston College. We lucked out on a gorgeous day for for outdoor portraits!

My portrait of Sophia Salamy ‘27 and Aradhya Garg ‘27. We photographed this portrait on location at Boston College.

My portrait of Dylan Carollo ‘25 from Boston College.

Donna Patalano, director of Justice Review Unit for Attorney General of Massachusetts | Headshots

I recently had the honor of photographing headshots for Donna Patalano, the director of the Justice Review Unit for the Attorney General of Massachusetts.

Donna was so kind to share this beautiful review of her experience with her Headshots session. I am truly grateful for every word—it’s a blessing to photograph such world-changing women like her!

Here are some more portraits from her Headshots Mini Session.

Here are some behind-the-scenes photos from our photo shoot!

Many thanks to Donna for joining me at the studio, and for her beautiful words!

Ron Leshem, TV producer, writer and director | Editorial portrait photo shoot by Diana Levine

I recently had the pleasure of photographing Ron Leshem, is a TV writer and producer, who co-created and co-write the Israeli TV series Euphoria and Beaufort, and was an executive producer of the American HBO series Euphoria. He also produced No Man’s Land on Hulu, Valley of Tears, The Gordin Cell and the film Incitement.

If you’re a magazine or media outlet and are interested in licensing any of the photos for your publication, please reach out to dianalevinephotographer@gmail.com. Please do not use these photos without permission.

If you’re interested in licensing any of these photos, please reach out to dianalevinephotographer@gmail.com. Please do not use these photos without permission.

Butters Brazilian LLP Staff Portraits and Branding / Marketing Photos in Boston, MA

Recently, I had the pleasure of bringing our studio downtown to the law offices of Butters Brazilian LLP in Boston, Massachusetts to photograph their staff portraits and marketing photos for their website.

For the portraits, we went with a classic look, with a dark background and natural lighting. Here are some close ups of each portrait.

In addition to staff portraits and headshots, we photographed some lifestyle marketing and branding portraits for the law firm’s website.

We also went outdoors in downtown Boston to photograph a group photo of the law firm.

I’ve enjoyed seeing how they are incorporating the portraits from our photo shoot into their social media posts!

About Butters Brazilian LLP

“Experienced Trial Attorneys and Real Estate Experts

Butters Brazilian LLP maintains a team of dedicated attorneys and staff, including founding partners John Brazilian and Tom Butters. Representing clients in federal and state courts, and in front of federal and state agencies, the team at Butters Brazilian LLP takes charge of the most complex matters in an efficient, thorough and highly personalized manner. Our real estate team is experienced in all facets of real estate law and prepared to work with our clients through transactions of all types and complexity.”

You can connect with Butters Brazilian on LinkedIn and Facebook.

Behind the Scenes

Here are some behind the scenes photos from Diana’s photo shoot at Butters Brazilian LLP.

About Diana

Diana Levine is a Boston-based editorial and portrait photographer. She has photographed cover stories for Boston Globe Magazine, Boston Magazine, BC Law Magazine, Washington Lawyer Magazine, North Shore Magazine and more. Her clients include Rolling Stone, Billboard, Converse, MTV and many other brands, record labels and magazines. She regularly photographs headshots, staff portraits, branding photos, marketing photos and corporate photography. You can find her full portfolio at dianalevine.com. If you’re interested in booking a photo shoot, please reach out by email to dianalevinephotographer@gmail.com