About Mat Tam Photography
Still the same kid
with a camera.
Burlington’s family photographer for candid, real-life portraits — no forced smiles required.
The story
I’ve been taking photographs for more than thirty years — since I was a kid myself, long before it was ever a job. It started as a hobby and it never really stopped being one. I just loved catching things as they actually happened.
In 2015 I turned that passion into a business, photographing families across Burlington and Greater Boston. I have two kids of my own now, and if anything they’ve only confirmed what I already believed: the photos worth keeping are the unposed ones. Natural light, real moments, memories you’ll actually want to look back on.
The mission
Every family deserves photos that actually look like them. My approach is simple: make the hour in front of the camera feel like play, not work, so what comes out the other side is a gallery your family will still be looking at in twenty years.
What makes it different
Kid-led sessions
No forced posing. I follow your child’s energy so nothing feels rushed or rigid.
Only natural light
No harsh flash or studio setups — just soft, flattering, available light.
Quick turnaround
Your fully edited gallery, ready to share within 7 days of your session.
Thirty years of practice
I’ve been doing this since I was a kid. That instinct for the right moment only comes with time.