A new, ultramodern startup company, tucked into the third floor of a 114-year-old building in Chinatown, is one of the first of its kind in the United States. Muse Studios is a professional photography studio in downtown Boston that offers an unusual gambit of timed single, couple, group or pet animal picture sessions, all with the promise of high-quality yet inexpensive images in a low-stress environment. So, what makes this studio at 30 Kneeland St.
, Unit 302 unique? There’s not a single human photographer on staff. “You can be your own creative muse, in a sense,” co-founder Max Burke, 25, said about the company, which launched in January. “[We provide] the exact same, high-quality product for a lot cheaper [than a professional photographer would], and in an environment that feels safer and more free.
” Muse Studios in Boston allows customers to opt for digital and/or printed photographs. (Sebastian Restrepo/MassLive) Sebastian Restrepo Professional self-photography is a concept one of the founders discovered on a visit to Toronto, Canada. The group did some research and found its popularity has boomed in Asian culture over the last decade, especially for celebrity use.
“Everybody needs pictures in some way, shape or form, whether it’s for holiday cards or special occasions,” Burke said. His list of possible occasions was long, including birthdays, model portfolios, daytime dates , graduation, family outings, business headshots and more. The cameras are remot.