15 Martingale Lane, Westwood, MA, USA
I am a people photographer. For families and individuals, I do senior photos, graduation photos, family portraits, headshots, and milestone events like birthdays, engagement sessions, and anniversaries. I also work with businesses providing professional headshots and event coverage.
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62 customer reviews
Erin
Doug did such a fantastic job with our family portraits! We had a large group of 9 plus our bernese mountain dog, and Doug had no problem getting the perfect shots. He was flexible with changing the date due to weather and communicated effortlessly through it all. We’re so pleased with how our pictures turned out and recommend Doug to anyone looking for a seamless photography experience! More...
Alyce Brady
Doug did an amazing job with photographing head shots of me for my graduation. Could not have picked a better photographer! Would HIGHLY recommend him! Wonderful guy and made the whole experience wonderful. More...
Jack
General Photography
I hired Doug for my engagement and he could not have been a better choice!
He did a great job communicating before the job, which made it easy to plan the perfect surprise proposal!
He also went above and beyond in turning around a number of fantastic photos on the day of the engagement for us to use and share with all our loved ones.
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Kyle L
Doug made this easy for me. I hate having my photo taken and Doug made it easy and painless. He was an excellent part of the team, I was very glad to have him there with us that day. With his cool calm presence, he really aced it. We are incredibly pleased with the photos, great work. More...
Ben Gardner
Doug was great all around as photographer, responsive communicator etc. I will use Doug again for any of our photo needs. Thanks Doug!
Kerry
Event & Party Photography
Working with Doug was a true pleasure!! Doug was able to come through on very short notice, for an intimate wedding photo shoot.
Doug’s responsiveness and professionalism is astounding!!
Wedding photos were creative and were prepared efficiently. Thank you Doug!!!
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Leah C
I asked Doug to take last minute acting headshots, and the service he provided was not only very quick, but also of incredible quality. The pictures turned out exactly how I wanted them, and the process of taking them was such a fun experience. Doug was easy to work with and extremely considerate! More...
Erin Condon
Headshot Photographers
I can’t say enough about how wonderful our experience with Doug was, getting head shots updated for my teenager to attend a theater workshop in NYC. We reached out to Doug last minute for help and he not only went out of his way to get a shoot set up for us on just a few days notice, but the pictures were incredible! More...
Caroline
Event & Party Photography
I hired Doug to photograph my neices surprise engagement. He was given a short timeframe and a ver inconspicuous location. Doug captured the momemt perfectly! I was provided multiple fantastic photos that captured the moment. Thanks for making a very special day even more exciting with lifelong memories to cherish! More...
Audrey H.
Headshot Photographers
I am so thrilled and pleased with the photos that Doug took for me! I am a law student and wanted a simple but professional headshot.
I went to the studio which was spacious, modern, and very peaceful. Throughout the entire process, Doug was responsive and attentive to detail, and always checked in with me to get my thoughts. The turnaround time to receive the photos was very fast and he gave me many wonderful options to choose from.
I will be recommending Doug to all my friends and classmates who need headshots or any type of professional photography in the future.
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Ed and Elaine Vezina
Event & Party Photography
We planned our wedding ceremony to be very intimate, yet in an outdoor space on a mid-November afternoon. We searched for a strong photographer to document the occasion for us.
Doug's response to our request was prompt and confident, communicating what he could do for us within our budget, perfectly. He put our mind at ease, immediately. There were minor changes to the location and time which Doug took in stride- again- putting our minds at ease.
Doug arrived early to the location. His professionalism experience was quickly apparent. He quietly greeted everyone involved and got a take on all the participants and the surroundings while our small group gathered. He took beautiful photos of the ceremony as well as candid photos leading up to and gently but confidently took control when the time came for the photo shoot after the nuptials.
We're grateful to Doug for not only artistically creating beautiful memories for us to cherish, but also for being such an important and stable part of our wedding plans.
We highly recommend Doug Hyde for your next photo shoot.
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Isabel Z
Headshot Photographers
Doug took head shots and composite modeling photos for my daughter. He was professional and very easy to work with. The photos were amazing and he was able to add a border and information on the photos that would be needed for her showcase! He provided a variety of photos to chose from and they were available quickly. I would highly recommend Doug!! More...
Natalia
Doug was amazing! He was very professional, super responsive, and on top of the details. Would highly recommend him for professional headshots, company group pictures, or any other photography you need!
Amy Hicks
General Photography
Doug did an amazing job on my son’s senior picture. He was easy to work with. He made my son look great with all the edits. I highly recommend him!!!
Marco
General Photography
I hired Dough for my engagement shoot & he captured the moment better than I ever expected. Easy to work with, & very friendly. Definitely good at what he does & highly recommended. I will be using Dough for all my shoots moving forward. More...
Louise Olson
Wedding Photography
We hired Doug to photograph my daughter’s wedding. He showed up punctually and was so friendly and easy to work with that we felt comfortable right away. He took pictures of the bridal party and family, including our dogs, and then headed to the wedding venue where he got tons of beautiful pictures of the ceremony and reception. He was so quiet and unobtrusive while he took the pictures I actually forgot he was there, which was exactly what we wanted. He got the proofs to us in record time and we were just so pleased with them. I highly recommend Doug! More...
Tricia Mahoney
Wedding Photography
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Doug. He is very flexible, reasonably priced and VERY EASY to work with. He was the perfect compliment to my daughters wedding.
All of our photos came out perfect and we are very pleased with them. We had an indoor beach wedding but he was able to get some outside shots on the beach that came out amazing as well.
I highly recommend working with Doug for your event.
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Carol
When we arrived on time, Doug was already there, scouting out the morning light and best shooting locations. Doug listened to our requests, was open to our ideas and projects a professional, friendly, relaxed demeanor. His response time and delivery of our photos was quick, and it is easy to order photos and download from the webpage. I was happy with the results and would do it again. More...
Andres
General Photography
Thanks Doug for reaching out, our team is looking forward to getting to work with you very soon!
Alisha and Patrick
Event & Party Photography
If I could give Doug 10 stars, I would. Doug was a dream to work with. He was prompt, early to arrive, extremely diligent and responsible, and very professional.
Wedding days are always hectic (from what I hear) and I didn’t even have a chance to have one worry over photography. Doug was that excellent. In addition to all of this, he provided a very fast turnaround time for my photos and video. Both of which were exceptional. Also, being from an Orthodox church, Doug was very respectful of everything and even met with the priest to discuss the technicalities of everything in the church. I couldn’t have asked for a smoother experience. That was a gift in and of itself. Doug is awesome! And we are so, so appreciative and will definitely be using him for future events.
Thanks Doug!!!!
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Ayesha Ahmad
Doug photographed two of our Indian wedding events in June 2023. Such a pleasure working with him! Super patient and flexible around schedule. We got some great photos for our wedding album. Thank you for capturing our memories, sir! More...
Deborah Eaton
Event & Party Photography
His portfolio best suited our needs
Louise Olson
Wedding Photography
I just hired Doug to photograph my daughter’s wedding this fall. He is so very nice, professional, and detail oriented. He is a good listener and I feel very confident that our wedding pictures will be just what we’re looking for.
Armando Paez
Doug answered all my questions promptly. Transaction was straightforward. He took excellent photos capturing all important moments during the conference. Doug was able to deliver the photos in 48 hours! I received many positive comments regarding the photos from the attendees. Will definitely hire him again (hopefully, he will be available that day!). More...
Dave
Headshot Photographers
I needed professional acting headshots, and Doug was readily available within 2-days time. He was able to execute exactly what I was looking for and provided the edited photos in less than a week! I had a great experience working with Doug. More...
Medina Jones
Headshot Photographers
Super quick response and flexible dates for scheduling. I was able to book for the time needed and the pricing was very reasonable.
Billy
Headshot Photographers
Working with Doug was super convenient and the photos came out great! Exactly what I wanted from the service. Would absolutely recommend.
Eseosa Uwaifo
General Photography
Working with Doug was a truly wonderful experience from start to finish. He was very communicative from the moment we first contacted him, and worked to ensure our complete satisfaction with his work. He went well above and beyond what we asked of him for our graduation pictures and we cannot imagine anyone else being as efficient and hardworking as Doug was. Highly recommend his services for any special occasions! More...
Nicole Corbett
General Photography
Doug is a very talented photographer. We booked him for my daughter’s graduation pictures at Johnson & Wales University - Providence. He made the process so easy! Communicated each month before the date. My daughter wanted multiple locations and Doug was so nice to go wherever she wanted. He gave suggestions and the pictures came out amazing!! Thank you Doug for making her graduation day special!!! More...
Marina Faelli
Headshot Photographers
Doug responded immediately to our urgent request and accommodated our very tight schedule. He was very professional and it was a pleasure to work with him. I highly recommend him.
Michael
Wedding Photography
Doug was great! He did photography at our wedding. Totally professional, easy to get in touch with, awesome pictures. Strongly recommend!
Jose
Headshot Photographers
He was great! I was a little nervous because I had never posed before but he helped find a place, take me what to do and edited the photos within a week, awesome experience I would recommend him for sure!
Jose
Headshot Photographers
Great experience. He’s very knowledgeable, chose a place, took great pictures and was quick.
Prenx De Vera
Event & Party Photography
My family and I were so glad that we stumbled across Doug Hyde Photography. We can’t say enough about how professional Doug is and the quality of work that he provides. We were so pleased with our session and final photographs, and because of his professionalism we will definitely continue to use his expertise in the future. More...
Jamir G.
Doug made my first photo feel like my 100th. Very professional and more than pleased with the outcome. Would recommend 20/10
Julia Dupree
Wedding Photography
I just booked Doug for my wedding! He has been very helpful in deciding the best options. He is affordable amd transparent. I cant wait I would definitely recommend More...
J C
Headshot Photographers
Very professional and kind, very happy with the results!
Annie
We had to find a photographer very last second the day after Christmas for a wedding ceremony. Doug was extremely responsive/ accommodating, took amazing pictures, and had available by the end of the day. 10/10!!
Donna Robinson
Event & Party Photography
Doug has been very proactive in helping to secure the date and arrangements for the upcoming event I have planned. I expect with his dedication to pre-work, that the event will go great.
Nehme M.
General Photography
Remarkable work. Words can’t describe how happy I was with my photos.
Craig Licker
Headshot Photographers
Doug was awesome. My headshot photos came out great. I highly recommend him.
Marimar Ortiz
General Photography
Doug was very professional during our maternity photoshoot, he has an amazing eye for lighting and angles making my husband, our dog and I look our best.
Overall just an outstanding experience. I cannot wait to work with him in the near future.
Also, I don’t want to forget to mention that he speaks Spanish. Even though we speak English it was so nice to be able to communicate in both languages.
Muchas gracias por el excelente trabajo.
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Celia O’Leary
Headshot Photographers
Doug was so flexible and amazing to work with. Pictures came out quick and stunning! Will be going back in the future.
Shuba Gopal
Headshot Photographers
Doug was wonderful as he helped me relax enough to be natural in my professional headshots. He walked me through different ways to stand and sit, and the results are stellar. Very pleased with the outcome and can't wait to start using these amazing photos! More...
Amy
Event & Party Photography
Working with Doug was great! He was very responsive in our search for quote. He gave us a good portfolio for us to look at, and gave a reasonable price. Communication was great with reminders touchpoint. He arrived exactly on time, he was patient with us and our baby throughout the family photo shoot. He did a good job at editing the pictures and turned it around for us within two days. I’d work with him again! More...
Lisa
General Photography
Initial intro call was awesome! Looking forward to working with Doug!
Elaine OBrien
General Photography
In process, but Doug was kind enough to call me and get a plan in place. So pleased that he took the time to do that! Great. I am looking forward to his work!
Caitlin H
Headshot Photographers
Our experience with Doug was spectacular! He helped us capture over 75 new headshots for members of our corporate office. He was very kind, responsive, and easy to communicate with . He gave suggestions on how to best go about fitting in this many people. The photos themselves came out even better than we had hoped! Thank you so much Doug! More...
TCT
Headshot Photographers
My daughter needed new headshots and the photographer we've always worked with moved. I found Doug on the web and he was quick to reply.
EVERY. TIME.
My daughter (a teenager) is VERY picky so I had to ask Doug a million times to change things up - - he was VERY patient w/all my requests, did everything I asked for and worked diligently to be sure we (my daughter) was happy.
We'll def. work w/him again. :)
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Chelsea Wilde
General Photography
Doug was super easy to communicate with and accommodating what my wife and I were looking for! Traveled to us and showed us some sneaky peaks when we were done. Was super quick to get photos back to us and finally just did a fabulous job capturing us and our three huskies. Such a great experience and would definitely have him do our pictures in the future. You won’t regret picking Doug! More...
What questions might you ask a client when starting a new project?
Big questions are:
What? Why type of shoot? Be specific. headshots for online media; senior photos for yearbooks; engagement photos; family photos. I do all these.
Where? Indoors studio-style or outdoors.
When? My schedule if flexible but I am generally booked ahead of time. Can you shoot just on weekends? Can you shoot during the week? Specific date?
Themes or Ideas: Now is the season of fall outdoor shoots. Next will be Christmas. Pinterest is a great source of ideas.
Budget: sorry to say but professional photographers are not cheap. Expect to spend at least $200 per hour.
What do you love most about your job?
I've loved photography nearly all my life. I've been selling my photos for five years. I've progressively built the skills and equipment to be a full-service photographer focused on people photography. Many say I have a natural eye. To this I've added formal study of lighting at Rhode Island School of Design. I've taken courses in editing and post-processing. Most importantly, I've been shooting intensively over the last three years, and working with people for that same amount of time. I love the art. I love the people I get to interact with -- people of all ages, backgrounds, races, and interests. All are living their lives, are part of families, most have love and faith, all make me feel optimistic about this world.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I love photography and love sharing my skills and abilities. I'm blessed that people like and appreciate the work that I do.
Why should our clients choose you?
I am passionate about photography. I want to capture special moments and pass these back to my clients. I love the art of photography. I know what I am doing.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
I shoot both indoors studio-style and outdoors. My indoor space is in Westwood MA, just south of Boston along 95 / 128 opposite Dedham. But I also am not shy about traveling around New England to meet clients and take photos.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
I personally am as vaccinated as I can get.
Photography has managed through the pandemic as there is space between the client and the photographer.
Much photography is done outdoors. Even indoors, there is space.
If anyone wishes me to wear a mask during a photoshoot, I'm more than happy to do so.
Fortunately, it seems the Covid situation is improving.
Family Photography
Gather your family together and capture memories. Have family pictures that can be hung on the wall. Create a special holiday card. Remember a baptism. Have a photographer when family members visit from afar.
Our engagement will start with a short conversation.
- Who are all the people?
- What individual photos are you hoping for?
- What location makes most sense?
Location is most typically one of these three:
- A convenient outdoor location such as a nearby park.
- An indoor location I might know of or have worked in before.
- At the home of those looking for the family photoshoot.
Graduation Photos / Senior Photos
Graduation is a wonderful event, recognizing a significant accomplishment and milestone. For high school graduates, the next step may be going away to college. For those leaving college, next step can be a career and a totally independent life. Every graduate is different. My goal will be to capture memories unique and special for each and every graduate.
Professional Headshots
I photograph professionals and deliver photos that can be used for a company or business, a political campaign, a website, or for social media?
Fashionista Photography - For Lovers of the Camera
Are you a fashionista or lover of the camera?
Fashion and glamour photoshoots can be fun and exciting. Being in front of the camera gets the adrenalin going. If you are serious about modeling -- or in related fields such as acting or performing – perhaps you need to refresh, update or broaden your portfolio.
Within the broad categories of fashion and glamour, there are lots of variations of photoshoots. You can shoot in-studio our outdoors, urban or in nature. Fashion can be elegant, hip, goth, cosplay, from serious to fanciful.
If this is of interest, begin by considering kind of photoshoots would be most interesting and exciting. Pinterest is a great site for inspiration and for saving ideas. Let’s talk it through.