Award-winning equestrian photography portrait of a young girl sitting in a chair kissing her horse.
A Wizard of Oz themed underwater portrait of a girl diving for ruby slipper by Kristin Palkoner Photography.

Award-Winning Boston Family, Newborn and High School Senior Photographer

Creative, joy-filled and soulful photography for adventurous families.

Hi, I’m Kristin!

I’m a family and personal branding photographer located in the Boston area. My heart lies in being a creative storyteller - capturing honest, heartfelt, and soulful images that celebrate uniqueness and individuality.

I love getting to know each person I work with—their story, their personality, what matters most to them—so that every session feels personal and true to who they are. Whether it’s capturing the fleeting magic of childhood and the love and connection in a family session or highlighting the confidence, artistry, and innovation behind a brand, my goal is to create something that feels authentic to you.

I photograph with a relaxed, lifestyle approach, guiding you with posing to create meaningful, natural images that reflect your life or work in a way that feels real.

Black and white children's portrait of a boy sitting on suitcases at San Juan Capistrano train station.
A black and white high school senior portrait of girl posing with pearls in a park.
  • A maternity session portrait of a pregnant mother sharing a moment with her husband playing guitar.

    Photographs have a way of holding onto the moments we wish could last forever.

  • A family photography session featuring a black and white portrait of a little boy laughing and wearing a bow tie and suspenders.

    The joy of childhood isn’t staged—it’s found in the little moments.

  • A family photography session portrait of a mother and two daughters of Indian decent posing by brick arches in San Juan Capistrano

    A photograph is more than an image; it’s a feeling, a memory, a piece of your story."

  • A high school senior beach photography session featuring a blonde teen girl standing in waves at Laguna Beach.

    One day, these photos will take you back to the person you were right before everything changed.

A little girl laying on a surfboard holding her newborn sister for a beach photography portrait.

FAMILIES

A newborn photography session with baby boy posed on a cream blanket.

MATERNITY + NEWBORN

A high school senior photography portrait of a teen girl playing violin.

SENIORS

In-home and on location Boston photography sessions that celebrate the beauty, connection and love that make your family uniquely yours.

Kind Words From Amazing Clients

  • A baby portrait of a cute baby boy smiling while laying on his back.

    “I've never worked with more caring people! They took care of us every step of the way, were professional, flexible, and most importantly they took some AMAZING shots that we totally love.”

    - Tom M.

  • A newborn portrait of a baby girl posed on a white chair by Kristin Palkoner Photography.

    “We went to Kristin for newborn pictures of our daughter.  She was very professional, inviting and sincere.  Her team were so gentle with our daughter and we felt very comfortable with them. The pictures they took were absolutely beautiful!  We plan to go back to them when our daughter turns 1!"

    - Jessica L.

  • A high school senior portrait of a teen girl posed in grass with arm over head.

    “You should have heard the hoots and hollers in my house when Jordan and Em saw the pictures!!! They are obsessed and I must admit that I am too. Thank you so much!"

    - Stacy R.

  • A newborn photography portrait of a baby girl sleeping in a wrap.

    "Kristin exceeded my expectations! She did my maternity photos & my son's newborn photos, and words cannot describe how beautiful my pictures turned out! "

    - Tiffany M.

  • A woman in a red dress posing for a personal branding session.

    “Kristin and Mark came to my office to do a portrait for me to use personally & professionally, and WOW! I am almost embarrassed by how much time I'm spending admiring these photos of myself. I am falling in love with me! They were amazing during the shoot, and I am so, so happy with the results. They were great with my dog, too. HIGHLY recommend!!!"

    - Leona L.

Boston Arboretum family photography session portrait of granddaughter holding Grandma's face in a field of yellow flowers.

On-location studio and lifestyle photography sessions for families, high school seniors and couples that capture the genuine connections, laughter and love that tell your story.

Boston Family Photography

High school senior portrait of girl laying in grass with arms over head with violin by Kristin Palkoner Photography.

Fresh, creative high school senior photography sessions that are relaxed, super fun and designed to capture who you are at this beautiful chapter in your journey.

Boston Senior Photography

In-home newborn photography portrait of new parents kissing their newborn baby boy.

In-home newborn photography sessions with gentle, baby-led posing to capture the sweet, natural moments of your little one’s first days.

Boston Newborn Photography

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