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Boston based Person + Killian Photography is committed to telling your story and dedicated to delivering a memorable experience from beginning to end. Their impeccable attention to detail allows them to capture the moments that we long to hold onto forever.

Person + Killian specializes in documentary-style photography and have captured some of the most raw, honest and emotional images for countless weddings, commercial & lifestyle brands, sporting events, editorial and high-profile events throughout Boston, across New England, New York, and Washington D.C. They continue to travel as far south as Palm Beach, west to Las Vegas, California, Hawaii, and even traveling to Paris. Following an instinct-driven business model, the past 15 years of events, accolades and steady word-of-mouth referrals have built a highly sought-after, “book-well-in-advance” brand.

Person + Killian Photography has received many accolades, including WeddingWire's "Bride's Choice Award" annually since 2009, ten consecutive years as The Knot Boston’s Best of Weddings photographers (winning in both readers’ and editors’ categories), and the famed Boston Magazine's “Best of Boston” award for "Best Wedding Photographer".

Along with this recognition, their photographs have been featured on Good Morning America, LIVE with Kelly & Michael; multiple mentions on TV’s Chronicle; a feature spread in national industry favorite Rangefinder magazine; photographs published in Boston Weddings, The Knot, Newport Wedding, WellWed, Brides Boston, Seacoast Weddings, Panorama, Southern New England Weddings, La BellaBride, Bliss Celebrations, Grace Ormonde, Art of Celebration: New England; and an event resume including soirees with Bon Jovi, The Beach Boys, Matchbox Twenty’s Rob Thomas, Boston Bruins, New England Patriots, Former Governor Deval Patrick, Tom Brady, Gisele Bundchen, Sean Kingston, Ne-yo, Natasha Bedingfield, Michael Strahan and Donald Trump to name a few. In 2016 they had the honor of photographing Oscar-winning actor Forest Whitaker and Hillary Clinton in Boston for a high-profile Democratic presidential fundraiser. In 2017, they were hired by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum to capture the annual Profile in Courage Award honoring former President Barack Obama.

Person + Killian Photography has had the opportunity to cover the Boston Red Sox incredible achievements and celebrations over the past six years. They have photographed the holiday parties for management, staff and ownership as well as numerous post and preseason VIP events. In 2013 and 2018 Person + Killian was the exclusive photography company for the Post Season and World Series VIP Events at Fenway Park


Services Offered
Person + Killian Photography offers a range of wedding photography services, as well as a selection of packages to choose from to tailor to your needs. Services can include:

  • Second shooter
  • Engagement shoot
  • High-resolution images
  • Digital files
  • Albums
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Albums
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

High-Res Images

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Proofs
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Person + Killian Photography

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Olivia Sent on 08/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Tall Order Expertly Executed

We knew we needed a true professional to help us capture all the shots we wanted on our wedding day – Jill Person and her assistant John exceeded all expectations!

Logistically, our photo portrait timeline was a VERY tall order. We wanted pictures taken in three separate geographic locations: 1. Trinity Chapel in Newton, MA 2. Boston College in Chestnut Hill, MA 3. Boston Harbor Hotel in Boston, MA. We did not do a first look, so this all had to happen within 90 minutes between ceremony end and cocktail hour. When accounting for travel time, this really boiled down to 60 minutes for portrait shots of family, wedding party of 12, and bride and groom solo pictures. No pressure!

Jill worked with us on the timeline prior to our wedding day and executed it flawlessly. We got every single picture we wanted in all three locations and still made it to the reception on time! What’s more, we never felt rushed or pressured. Jill is incredibly personable and made everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera. This was the first wedding for both of families and many of our wedding party. It was such a relief to have an experienced, organized photographer guiding everyone through the process and making sure we enjoyed ourselves while doing it!

I cannot say enough good things about Person + Killian. From the moment we booked Jill she made everything so seamless. We will treasure the engagement session, getting ready pictures, ceremony photos, portraits and the COUNTLESS shots she captured of all our guests at the reception forever.

If you're on the fence, THIS is the vendor to budget for. The photos are what will keep the memories fresh long after the wedding day. Worth. Every. Penny.
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Lucy Sent on 06/26/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic wedding photographer

A friend recommended Person + Killian to us and they exceeded all our expectations. Very talented, thoughtful, unobtrusive and kind, they expertly and calmly went about their business of selecting the best shot, the best lighting, situation, etc. During the religious ceremony their sense of propriety was greatly appreciated. They made everyone feel included and special as they photographed our families and friends throughout the wedding and reception.
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Kelly Sent on 01/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Lauren - simply put - is the best! A dream to work with!

I met Lauren at my best friend's wedding and immediately knew that if she happened to be available, we would be SO lucky to have her photograph our wedding the following summer (the fact that we grew up in the same town was a bonus!). She was and I cannot say enough about our experience working with her. Lauren is amazing. Not only does she take the most beautiful photographs, but she provides every couple she works with laughter, support, and direction during their wedding day (and beyond). Besides your future husband/wife, your photographer is someone who is there every step of the day - and Lauren has the ability to capture the most perfect moments to make your day unforgettable. She is so fun, quickly turned around our photos, and just made us feel so comfortable the entire time. I couldn't say enough about her and her team and wholeheartedly recommend her! I only wish I had another big event in the future that I could work with her on!
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Meredith Sent on 09/06/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We had a truly wonderful experience with Jill. Leading up to the wedding she was so responsive, organized, and open to answering questions and discussing style/planning choices. I never worried about details falling through with her. When she showed up on the morning of the wedding things were a little chaotic as the getting ready process was being finalized, but she jumped right in and started capturing moments. She managed to keep our large bridal party on track while maintaining a calm and easy going demeanor, which made the entire day more pleasant, and allowed us to relax during photos and not feel responsible for managing everyone. We had loved her style from the start, and were thrilled with the final product.
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Thomas Sent on 08/29/2018
5 out of 5 rating
From our Engagement photos to our Wedding Day, Jill simply amazed us! As a couple who doesn't love being the center of attention, Jill made us feel incredibly comfortable. Her professionalism, personality, and talent are all evident in the quality of her work. In addition, she was extremely responsive whenever we had any questions. We absolutely loved working with her and would highly recommend her services!
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Brittany Sent on 08/26/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We were SO lucky to work with Lauren from Person + Killian Photography for our engagement photos and wedding in July. From the beginning of our relationship, Lauren was incredibly approachable, helpful, and ready to answer any and all questions that we had. My husband and I have pretty demanding schedules (so we were often difficult to get in touch with) but Lauren was always accommodating, understanding and patient with us, and always kept us on schedule. When we first met Lauren for our engagement photos, we instantly felt at ease. She truly is as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside. And of course, when we saw our engagement photos, we were absolutely amazed by her talent, and became even more excited for our wedding day. Now, I can honestly say that a day does not go by without us taking a few moments to relive our perfect wedding day through Lauren's work. She was able to capture the incredible beauty from the day, and did not spare a single detail. And throughout our wedding day, she made us feel so special. Her talent, kindness, and grace are truly without comparison. We could not have asked for a better photographer!
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Bridget Sent on 08/24/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We had the absolute pleasure to work with Lauren from Person + Killian. This was one of our best decisions in our engagement and wedding process. From the very beginning she made us feel so comfortable. We both don't usually love having pictures taken, but she put us at ease and we could not have been happier with the photos! Beyond providing wonderful photos that we will cherish for the rest of our lives, Lauren provided us with amazing service, kindness and a genuine sense of happiness. She was so thoughtful through every aspect of the planning and actual wedding. I cannot thank her enough and will come back to her for every and all of our special events and moments in the future!
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Amy Sent on 08/07/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Lauren is absolutely amazing. She is so kind, thoughtful, attentive, and truly captured every loving moment of our wedding. Lauren was calm and warm, and made sure we were okay and felt good about the family combinations we got for formal pictures, and then beyond captured everything from the ketubah signing, ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. Emotions we never thought existed, Lauren photographed. The photos came out stunning, more beautiful then we could ever have imagined, and we are so excited to get our albums! Our wedding was the most special day of our lives, and thanks to Lauren, we have the most beautiful documentation of it. Beyond highly recommend Lauren and Person & Killian Photography. They are truly the best in the business; professional, kind, and caring! Love you guys!! xoxo
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Laura Sent on 06/30/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Lauren Killian (of Person + Killian) photographed my sister’s wedding a few years ago. She did such an amazing job and the photographs were stunning. We knew we wanted Lauren to photograph our wedding as well. Lauren and her assistant, Ken, did not disappoint! My husband and I LOVE the photographs they captured. They tell the story of our special day beautifully. Beyond the excellent product we received, Lauren was a pleasure to work with, from the very beginning in the planning process through the wedding day and beyond. Lauren photographed our rehearsal dinner and welcome party as well as our wedding. Throughout all the events, she was unobtrusive and calm. Aside from the formal portraits, we barely noticed she was there as she captured so many amazing shots. During the formal portraits, she was never pushy or overly directive but also gave helpful pointers on how to look our best when necessary. I would recommend Person + Killian to everyone who wants a photographer of the highest caliber and who wants the story of their wedding told through amazing pictures.
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Erika Sent on 06/12/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Jill was absolutely amazing, from our initial consultation, to engagement photos and of course our wedding day. We both immediately felt so comfortable with her and she made everything feel so natural. Right from the beginning I knew Jill would be the perfect fit for our wedding day. She is incredibly talented and I knew she would be able to shoot our venue, which can be challenging with the amount of natural light from the floor to ceiling windows. Jill was always so prompt in communicating with us, and very flexible when we needed to reschedule a few meetings. I cannot thank Person + Killian (Jill) enough for being a part of our wedding day. We are so happy with the photos, I know its going to be tough to pick our favorite ones for the album (we love them all!)
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2009 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

13 Endorsements
Siman Entertainment Siman Entertainment Wedding DJs

If you are looking for passionate, professional, and talented photographers, look no further. Person and Killian have the personality and the style to capture every moment from the beginning to the end.

Renaissance Renaissance Country Club Weddings

On our list of favorites and a constant on our vendor list. Professional and talented.

SH Videography SH Videography Wedding Videographers

Lauren & Jill have such an eye! Their photos are so unique and its a pleasure to work with them. I am regular visitor to their blog to see their wonderful work.

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Person + Killian Photography frequently asked questions

Person + Killian Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Person + Killian Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
Person + Killian Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
Person + Killian Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • High-Res Images
Person + Killian Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Proofs
  • Thank You Cards
Person + Killian Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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