A Photographer’s Lifestyle Guide to Boston, USA

Boston is a city full of history, art and great food! Walk in the footsteps of American revolutionaries or try a world-famous cannoli in the North End neighborhood. There are beautiful gardens and brownstone homes, and something for everyone! We can’t wait to see what our Community thinks of Boston.

The Boston Common is considered America’s oldest park and was a gathering place for the colonial militia during the American Revolution. Step into a slice of history and admire the monuments, have a picnic, and of course, don’t forget your film camera. We recommend shooting in LomoChrome Turquoise to bring out the brilliant green hues of the park. Photo by toadsfotos

The Boston Common is considered America’s oldest park and was a gathering place for the colonial militia during the American Revolution. Step into a slice of history and admire the monuments, have a picnic, and of course, don’t forget your film camera. We recommend shooting in LomoChrome Turquoise to bring out the brilliant green hues of the park. Photo by toadsfotos

139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111, USA
Baseball is known as the “national pastime” of the United States, and the Red Sox have some of the most passionate fans in the MLB. Fenway Park is home to the team and has become a symbol of the sport. The Red Sox’s colors are red and white, so grab your Lomography Color Negative Film to bring out the striking red hues and the Lomography Actionsampler to take an action shot of the excitement! Photo by popculturemaverick

Baseball is known as the “national pastime” of the United States, and the Red Sox have some of the most passionate fans in the MLB. Fenway Park is home to the team and has become a symbol of the sport. The Red Sox’s colors are red and white, so grab your Lomography Color Negative Film to bring out the striking red hues and the Lomography Actionsampler to take an action shot of the excitement! Photo by popculturemaverick

4 Jersey St, Boston, MA 02215, USA
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is a must-see while in Boston, with its unique layout and an amazing collection of art. Isabella Stewart Gardner created the museum to both house her art, and become an art piece in itself. It was also the spot of one of the most notorious art heists, with 13 paintings still missing to this day. This is a perfect complement to the Museum of Fine Arts, and they are located just around the corner from each other! Photo by lunluochichu

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is a must-see while in Boston, with its unique layout and an amazing collection of art. Isabella Stewart Gardner created the museum to both house her art, and become an art piece in itself. It was also the spot of one of the most notorious art heists, with 13 paintings still missing to this day. This is a perfect complement to the Museum of Fine Arts, and they are located just around the corner from each other! Photo by lunluochichu

25 Evans Way, Boston, MA 02115, USA
The Boston Swan Boats are one of the city’s long-standing traditions, and offer a great perspective of the Public Garden. The boats have been operated since 1877 and were inspired by the opera “Lohengrin,” written by Richard Wagner, where a knight crosses the river while being pulled by a swan. They are a cultural landmark and perfect for experimenting with pictures of the water. Photo by milsa

The Boston Swan Boats are one of the city’s long-standing traditions, and offer a great perspective of the Public Garden. The boats have been operated since 1877 and were inspired by the opera “Lohengrin,” written by Richard Wagner, where a knight crosses the river while being pulled by a swan. They are a cultural landmark and perfect for experimenting with pictures of the water. Photo by milsa

4 Charles St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
Originally built in the 1820s as a residential street, Acorn Street, located in Beacon Hill, is a historic street and one of the most-photographed in Boston. It is named after the acorn trees that call it home, which many believe were planted by squirrels carrying acorns over from the nearby Boston Common. Try shooting with a wide-angle lens, like the LC-A+ to capture the whole street from different perspectives. Photo by jingl

Originally built in the 1820s as a residential street, Acorn Street, located in Beacon Hill, is a historic street and one of the most-photographed in Boston. It is named after the acorn trees that call it home, which many believe were planted by squirrels carrying acorns over from the nearby Boston Common. Try shooting with a wide-angle lens, like the LC-A+ to capture the whole street from different perspectives. Photo by jingl

Acorn St, Boston, MA 02108, USA
The Boston Public Library is a perfect visit for our Lomographers who are also book lovers! It has quite the history, being the first free public library, as well as being the first library to lend books and have a children’s room. Bates Hall is probably the grandest room in the library, with the majority of it still decorated with tables and bookcases dating back to 1895. Try taking a panoramic shot with our Sprocket Rocket to capture the rows and rows of books! Photo by toadsfotos

The Boston Public Library is a perfect visit for our Lomographers who are also book lovers! It has quite the history, being the first free public library, as well as being the first library to lend books and have a children’s room. Bates Hall is probably the grandest room in the library, with the majority of it still decorated with tables and bookcases dating back to 1895. Try taking a panoramic shot with our Sprocket Rocket to capture the rows and rows of books! Photo by toadsfotos

700 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
Walk through history (literally!) on the Freedom Trail which is a 2.5 mile (4 km) path that connects 16 historic sites, such as the Paul Revere House, Faneuil Hall and Old Bunker Hill. It is a great way to see the city, while also learning about some of the most important sites of the American Revolution. Grab a Lomo’Instant Automat to take an instant picture of each site, and then piece them together afterward. The trail starts at Boston Common, then you follow bricks laid in the ground from site to site. Photo by bouquins

Walk through history (literally!) on the Freedom Trail which is a 2.5 mile (4 km) path that connects 16 historic sites, such as the Paul Revere House, Faneuil Hall and Old Bunker Hill. It is a great way to see the city, while also learning about some of the most important sites of the American Revolution. Grab a Lomo’Instant Automat to take an instant picture of each site, and then piece them together afterward. The trail starts at Boston Common, then you follow bricks laid in the ground from site to site. Photo by bouquins

139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111, USA
The North End, or Boston’s Little Italy, has a vibrant history and is the oldest immigrant neighborhood in the city. You’ll find amazing Italian restaurants, pastries, and pizza! Paul Revere’s house, the Old North Church and Copp’s Hill Burying Ground are all located here. The area is a celebration of Italian-American heritage, and is the perfect spot to spend an afternoon or an evening. Grab your Lomography Color Negative or Lomography Color Tiger film to capture the redstone bricks and some tomato sauce – mamma mia! Photo by meredithjm

The North End, or Boston’s Little Italy, has a vibrant history and is the oldest immigrant neighborhood in the city. You’ll find amazing Italian restaurants, pastries, and pizza! Paul Revere’s house, the Old North Church and Copp’s Hill Burying Ground are all located here. The area is a celebration of Italian-American heritage, and is the perfect spot to spend an afternoon or an evening. Grab your Lomography Color Negative or Lomography Color Tiger film to capture the redstone bricks and some tomato sauce – mamma mia! Photo by meredithjm

North End, Boston, MA, USA
Quincy Market, located next to Faneuil Hall in Downtown Boston, features the "Best of Boston." There’s fresh seafood, local artisans, and market stalls. It’s the perfect stop for Lomographers who want to do some shopping, eating, and shooting. Photo by aoizumi

Quincy Market, located next to Faneuil Hall in Downtown Boston, features the "Best of Boston." There’s fresh seafood, local artisans, and market stalls. It’s the perfect stop for Lomographers who want to do some shopping, eating, and shooting. Photo by aoizumi

206 S Market St, Boston, MA 02109, USA
Photo by gillis
Photo by gillis

Museums, Art, Photography and Culture in Boston

We’ve curated a list of our favorite museums, art galleries and cultural landmarks in Boston to give you an exhaustive guide to the best creative hot-spots to visit on your trip.

Museum of Fine Arts
There are more than 100 galleries of art to see at the MFA, and there are always new exhibitions on view. It has everything from ancient artworks to modern masterpieces, and is one of the largest art museums in the United States!

Mapparium
This is one of the most unique landmarks in Boston, the three-story Mappararium globe shows the world trapped in a moment in time – 1935. It is located inside the Mary Baker Eddy Library, and as you walk across the bridge, a brief narration talks about the importance of progress!

Museum of African American History
Located in Beacon Hill, this museum spotlights the birthplace of the Boston abolitionist movement. A National Historic Landmark, the museum is dedicated to preserving the contributions and legacy of African Americans in the United States.

From top left to bottom: photo by gmushinsky, metaluna, kleeblatt
From top left to bottom: photo by gmushinsky, metaluna, kleeblatt
From top left to bottom: photo by gmushinsky, metaluna, kleeblatt
From top left to bottom: photo by gmushinsky, metaluna, kleeblatt

Street Photography & Lomography Film Community Scene in Boston

The wealth of knowledge and experience that comes from the Lomography Community is simply unrivaled. In this section we share some of our community’s top-tips about Boston. This includes their favorite locations for visiting and photographing and some invaluable tips on shooting in analogue. We will also showcase some of our most inspiring Boston-based LomoHomes and Partners.

Brattle Book Shop
This is one of the oldest used book shops in the United States, and calls a three-story building in Downtown Boston home.

Castle Island
Located just a couple of miles outside of Downtown Boston, it's the most popular beach in the area. You can take a 2-mile walk around the waterfront park and historic fort. We recommend taking along a Sprocket Rocket to capture some panoramic shots of the coastline.

From left to right: photo by twinlensbob,gmushinsky
From left to right: photo by twinlensbob,gmushinsky
From left to right: photo by twinlensbob,gmushinsky

Boston Arts Festival
This festival takes place in Christopher Columbus Park every September and features art from Boston's local artists and performing arts community.

Mike's Pastry
Located in the North End, this bakery is one of the most beloved and sacred institutions in Boston. They have delicious desserts and creative cannoli flavors – there’s something for everyone!

Beacon Hill
One of the most picturesque areas of the city, Beacon Hill gets its name from a beacon that stood on the hill to warn Bostonians about invasions. The brownstones and rowhouses, built in 19th-century Federalist-style architecture, are the perfect backdrop to analogue photography.

SoWa Art + Design District
Located in Boston's South End, this district is home to art studios, art galleries, and restaurants, with the goal of supporting local artists!

From top to bottom right: photo by pierodonadeo, menrea and samueltauil
From top to bottom right: photo by pierodonadeo, menrea and samueltauil
From top to bottom right: photo by pierodonadeo, menrea and samueltauil
From top to bottom right: photo by pierodonadeo, menrea and samueltauil

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