Looking for the quintessential Boston background for your photo op? We have a few suggestions for the most iconic city photos!


Swan Boats

The green grass, the willow trees, the Swan Boats. It’s no surprise they’re the subject of many a Boston postcard. These are so quintessentially Boston!


Cheers Boston

“Where everybody knows your name!”


Fan Pier

Boston’s “other” skyline.


Fenway Park

Make sure to capture the Prudential Tower hovering over the Green Monstah


Faneuil Hall Marketplace

Stand on the stairs leading down into the marketplace to get the best view of all the action — and the best photo op!


The Longfellow Bridge

Looking for a great spot to snap a photo with the city skyline behind you? The Longfellow Bridge (connecting Boston and Cambridge) is it!


The Zakim Bridge

You’ll find the Zakim in many Boston-area business logos, because it’s one of the most recognizable landmarks in town!


Boston Common George Washington Statue


Beacon Hill Cobblestone Streets

Step back in time and capture your best photos on these adorable historic Boston streets!


Make Way for Ducklings

Mrs. Mallard and her ducklings are used to having tourists stop by for photos with them in the Boston Public Garden — and they’re often dressed for the season by local volunteers!

Meghan Block
Meghan was born and raised on the South Shore and attended college in Boston. After college, she married her high school sweetheart and followed him to Charleston, SC, and Groton, CT, where he served as a submarine officer in the United States Navy. Military life was an adventure, and after six crazy years of service (and two babies later!), the pair decided to move *home* to the South Shore in 2016 and put down some roots. Meghan is the proud owner of Boston Moms and work-at-home mom to William, Benjamin, and Caroline, born in 2013, 2015 and 2019. She loves meeting new people, encouraging moms, celebrating motherhood, and supporting small businesses.