Professional Portrait Photography: 20 Questions

April 02, 2024 in Portrait Photographer, Corporate Headshots, Commercial Photography

Boston corporate portrait photographer Adam DeTour discusses how he learned to take better portraits by asking questions. Featuring commercial headshots for OTJ architects photographed in San Francisco, Boston, and Washington DC.

Hotel Photography New England

April 07, 2021 in Commercial Photography, Hotel Photography, Boston Hotel Photographer

Boston hotel photographer Adam DeTour talks about photographing the Charles Hotel in Cambridge, including lifestyle shots of guests checking in and more.

Fast Breakfast

April 19, 2018 in Boston Food Photographer, Commercial Photography, Food Photography

Siggis Yogurt advertising photography by commercial photographer Adam DeTour.

Roche Brothers Muffins

April 16, 2018 in Food Photography, Boston Food Photographer, Commercial Photography

Roche Brothers Blueberry Muffins photographed by Boston food photographer Adam DeTour

Misha & Puff

April 10, 2016 in Boston Photographer, Product Photography, Commercial Photography

Product Photographer Adam DeTour shares images from a Misha + Puff kids clothing shoot.

Improper Bostonian: Setting The Tone and Table

November 01, 2014 in Boston Photographer, Commercial Photography

Photography by Adam DeTour for the Improper Bostonian’s article Setting the Tone and the Table.

Adam DeTour is an editorial and commercial photographer based in Boston, MA. Adam's blog is an ongoing look into the work he is doing and a behind the scenes look into how it gets made. Thanks for checking it out!

Latest Posts

Posts

Professional Portrait Photography: 20 Questions

about a month ago

Hotel Photography: How I Started, and What's Next

about 2 years ago

Hotel Photography New England

about 3 years ago

Instagram

It’s #cincodemayo, which is the perfect excuse to head to a local spot like @lolitateqbars, order tacos and margaritas (my personal favorites), and let the Sunday scaries melt away.

Back in 2014, @edibleboston put out its first-ever special edition Drink Issue, which provided me with a happy excuse to travel around the Boston area, photograph unique cocktails (and the creative faces behind them), and even do some sampling.⁠ ⁠ You can read the throwback article via the link in my bio.

Melinda Brandt owns @bellwethersalon, a one-chair hair boutique at the @charlesriverspeedway in Allston. That hub of shops, restaurants, and other small businesses is a welcomed change to Brandt. As she explained to @edibleboston, it’s exciting “to be independent in a community of other artists and vendors, and in a neighborhood I have lots of history with.”

A couple years back, I got to highlight beloved cookbook writer @davidleite for @yankeemagazine, where he spoke about his Portuguese upbringing and how it influences his inspiration in the kitchen. You can read the full story (and grab these recipes) via the link in my bio.

My helper for an early morning studio setup.