About Me


Hi! I am Lisa West, a family lifestyle photographer based in Sudbury, just outside Boston Massachusetts. I love working in natural light as much as possible with a relaxed and casual vibe for all of my photography sessions. 


My passion for photography began when I became a Mom, over a decade ago. Capturing my two sons in everyday moments and preserving them for years to come was the spark that has grown into a full blown love for photography. I have found that the in-between moments of life are where the real gems live and it is always my goal to try to save these moments forever. 


When I am not behind the lens, I am enjoying family time with my husband, two sons and two rescue dogs as well as spending time with friends that are like family. Dahlia flower farming with friends and traveling are other activities that I enjoy. I feel most at home by the ocean and love to incorporate coastal locations of Cape Cod, Nantucket and the north shore in my photos sessions too!


When you are raising a family the days may pass slowly, but your children change so quickly that being able to look back at each stage of their childhood is priceless. I love working with couples and families, and my natural joie de vivre lends itself to an effortless photo session for all. I would be honored to capture the moments of your family running, jumping, twirling, sharing a secret giggle, snuggling or sometimes even posing. Every family has a story to tell and I would love to help capture yours for years to come. 

xo- Lisa

Photographer wearing white sweater holds camera in snowy winter setting.
A portrait of someone wearing a striped sundress against a coastal backdrop at sunset.
A family poses together in front of the iconic Sankaty lighthouse on Nantucket island.
Testimonials
A family poses together by a serene pond with colorful fall foliage in the background during a family photo session in Massachusetts.

Lisa is by far the best photographer we’ve ever hired for our family photos. She came with props, listened to our goals for the shoot, went out of her way to get the perfect shots (laying on the cold grass!) and just made the whole experience fun and easy!

Vanessa B
Pregnant woman in flowy white dress standing with partner holding a toddler in golden wheat field at sunset in Sudbury, MA.

I absolutely LOVED working with Lisa!! I cannot recommend her enough. She made my family and I feel so comfortable during our shoot and took such beautiful photos of us. She captured the most amazing moments for my maternity/family shoot and will definitely be booking her again for a newborn shoot (and more)!

Rachel A
Modern pool house with sliding glass doors opens to a stylish lounge area beside a swimming pool on Nantucket, MA at a Interior Design shoot

Lisa is such a treasure to work with - energetic, positive, and has a great eye. She photographed a property we designed on Nantucket and we couldn't be happier with her work. Highly recommend.

HDS Design Company

Lisa is amazing! She has captured our crazy family twice now and has done such a beautiful job. I have an energetic two year old, a 6 month old and a dog and she somehow manages to capture great photos of all of us! She is so easy to work with and I would recommend her for any occasion.

Anna H
Family of four poses together among fall foliage in wooded setting.

Lisa made our family photo session fun! She was professional but also made us feel at ease. We appreciated how flexible she was with our schedule. We did the shoot at our home and got the whole session done in under 30 min! She sent the photo album back quickly and so many of the shots came out great. Would highly recommend Lisa West!

Loren W
A family walks together between evergreen trees at a Christmas tree farm on an autumn day.

It takes a certain type of photographer to get the perfect shot of my children, and yet Lisa manages every time. My children love her, which makes family photo shoots with Lisa fun, natural and stress free. She is a true professional with bucket loads of creative talent and absolutely the person we want behind the lens to capture our special moments!

Derry S.
A family sits together on a stone wall surrounded by autumn foliage in a park setting.

Lisa is professional, warm, and incredibly talented. She makes the process of taking family photos fun and easy, even for teens. She effortlessly captures everyone's personalities and the essense of us as a family while also ensuring that each picture has the perfect lighting and backdrop. We are beyond grateful for all the beautiful pictures, the ease of the process, and the memories that we can hold onto forever.

Alison E.
A woman poses during an outdoor headshot photography session in Sudbury, MA in a beautiful, natural setting.

Lisa produced professional, high quality corporate headshots for me and the experience was comfortable, engaging, and fun. I appreciate her knowledge of lighting and backgrounds. The process was easy and the results were great!

Megan K.
Young girl in red plaid dress dances joyfully between Christmas trees at a tree farm.

I have worked with other photographers, and I've never seen anyone like her. Dedicated, attentive all the time with my daughter, happy, helps with positions, super good humored. Thank you very much for your love and attention. I recommend her for all types of photos, weddings, birthdays, Christmas. She is the best!

Elaine S
Two siblings share a joyful moment together among evergreen trees at a Christmas tree farm.

I cannot recommend Lisa West Photography enough! As a mother of two young children, I am always looking for ways to capture our family's special moments and preserve them for years to come. That's why I am so grateful to have Lisa in my life. She has a true talent for capturing the most genuine and beautiful moments in her photographs.

Lisa is warm and friendly and puts everyone around her at ease. She has a way of connecting with children of all ages that brings out their true personalities in her photos.

Sarah W

Happily providing photography services in...


Metrowest Communities including: Sudbury, MA; Concord, MA; Acton, MA; Wayland, MA; Weston, MA; Framingham, MA; Hudson, MA, Littleton, MA; Bolton, MA; Stow, MA; and more


Coastal Massachusetts Communities shoots available on specific dates including: Nantucket, MA; Cape Cod, MA; Chatham, MA; Eastham, MA; Dennis, MA; Orleans, MA; Falmouth, MA; and more.

Contact me to discuss your specific needs.

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