Business Details
43 Years
experience
Trusted Portrait & Event Photographer in Stow, MA
Founded in 1983, our photography studio has cultivated over four decades of expertise in capturing life's most meaningful moments. As a certified member of the Professional Photographers of America, we combine technical excellence with artistic vision to deliver timeless imagery. Our founder's unique journey began photographing weddings and evolved to include event photography, portrait sessions, and photo restoration. We pride ourselves on staying at the forefront of industry advancements while maintaining traditional quality standards. Our work has been featured in Boston Bride Magazine, including being selected as an official photographer for the George H.W.Bush Inauguration Ball. We remain committed to continuous learning and mentorship within the photography community. Our technology-forward approach creates digital solutions that complement our enduring emphasis on printed preservation. We offer comprehensive services including portrait photography, event documentation, and photo restoration while educating clients about long-term media preservation. Our Metrowest Boston location serves clients throughout Massachusetts, combining local expertise with national professional standards.
Services
Portrait Photography
Photo Restoration
Event Photography
Senior Portraits
Wedding Albums
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We offer certified expertise through PPA certification
- We provide digital and print solutions for long-term memory preservation
- We specialize in restoring damaged photos using advanced techniques
- We create custom wedding albums with decades of experience
- We combine traditional photography with modern technology
Associations and certifications
- Professional Photographers of America (PPA)
What people say
Amazing job
Loved the way
Exceptional results
Beautiful pictures
Fun and special time
Services
Portrait Photography
Professional portrait photography capturing individuals, families, and seniors with artistic precision. Our sessions create timeless images that preserve personal history. We emphasize both traditional and contemporary techniques to meet diverse client needs.
Photo Restoration
Digital restoration of damaged photographs recovering lost memories from water, fire, or age-related damage. Our process preserves original details while enhancing visual quality for both personal and historical preservation purposes.
Event Photography
Comprehensive documentation of weddings and special events with artistic photojournalism. Our approach captures candid moments and formal portraits while maintaining discretion during your important celebrations and gatherings.
People
Ann DeCristofaro
Photographer & Owner
Professional photographer with 40+ years experience specializing in portraits and event photography. Certified through Professional Photographers of America, offering mentorship to emerging photographers while maintaining traditional quality standards.
Questions
What photography services do you specialize in?
We specialize in portrait photography, photo restoration, wedding photography, and event documentation services for individuals and families.
How do you preserve old photos digitally?
We use professional scanning equipment to digitize film negatives, slides, and prints while maintaining color accuracy and detail for long-term digital preservation.
What's your wedding photography pricing?
Wedding photography starts at $3,000 covering ceremony, reception, and portrait sessions with customized album design included.
Do you serve areas outside Stow?
We serve the entire Metrowest Boston area including Maynard, Hudson, Marlborough, Acton, Bolton, and Lancaster communities.
Are prints included with digital files?
We strongly recommend printed preservation packages which maintain archival quality standards for generations beyond digital obsolescence concerns.
How experienced are you with photo restoration?
With decades of experience restoring water-damaged and aged photographs, our team professionally recovers memories using advanced digital retouching techniques.
Reviews (6)
Pat Droche
Jan 19, 2021
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I sought Ann's advice when I discovered slides I had no idea existed while on a home clean-out campaign. Her work revealed precious, now-treasured & displayed photos that Ann enlarged & printed for me. Working with another trove of long-lost negatives, Ann brought my grandparents, aunt & uncles back to life as they were during WWII for my cousins & me to enjoy. Ann's artistry & enthusiasm have meant so much to my family.
Ellen LaRose
Jun 22, 2020
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I asked Ann to photograph 5 of my paintings that would be defined well to be accepted by an artist website. The photos needed to be digitized high enough to be professionally printed and offered to the public for sale. One of the paintings was particularly difficult to achieve perfection. It was a piece that had a resin finish that added to the challenge of glare and shadows. In addition the colors in this piece were complicated.
I am incredibly picky with colors so when I tell you that this was my test case for both the photographer and the printer I am not kidding. I am more than happy with Ann's work. She took on a difficult task with patience and ease. The results were great! Thank you Anne.
I am incredibly picky with colors so when I tell you that this was my test case for both the photographer and the printer I am not kidding. I am more than happy with Ann's work. She took on a difficult task with patience and ease. The results were great! Thank you Anne.
Catherine Pfau
Jun 01, 2019
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Thank you, Ann! You have done an amazing job taking two of my valued family pictures that sorely needed restoration and transformed them! I am looking forward to sharing the prints with my aunt and uncle who were children when the pictures were taken in the late 1930's. I love the way you have updated them!
Andrew Heisen
Mar 20, 2019
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I asked Ann to design and produce a wedding album using 15 year old negatives and proofs. I'd had trouble finding someone even willing to work with such old materials. She was able to digitize and restore the images and made a wonderful album. Ann was exceedingly easy to work with; she was patient with our evolving timeline and preferences, and she was both professional and enthusiastic. We greatly enjoyed meeting with her, and the results were terrific -- at a very reasonable price, too. Thanks, Ann!
Judith Dreyer
Jan 03, 2019
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Ann's professional eye and easy manner make for a very positive experience. I enjoyed my private session, needed head shots, and others for my website. I was pleased by the exceptional results! I highly recommend Ann for personal and custom photography. She makes it a fun, easy experience with a professional result. Thanks, Ann, you are the best.
Kim Earley
Jan 21, 2018
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Ann is accommodating and easy to work with in a photo session. Her demeanor helps get that natural smile! She was prompt in her turn around time and very professional. Her pictures are beautiful!
