About

Hi, I'm Ovi MusteaBoston real estate and commercial photographer

I photograph homes, short-term rentals, offices, restaurants, hotels and events across Greater Boston and New England. Before I went out on my own, I ran marketing for a restaurant group, so I plan every shoot around one question: what does this image need to do for your business?

Ovi Mustea, Boston real estate and commercial photographer, holding a Canon camera

2013

Behind the camera since

1,000+

Shoots completed

5.0★★★★★

From 20+ Google reviews

24h

Typical real estate delivery

Part 107

FAA certified drone pilot

Ovi Mustea adjusting camera settings during a photoshoot in Boston

My story

Over a decade of photographing spaces and the people in them

I was born and raised in Romania. When I moved to the United States in 2013, photography went from curiosity to a real passion, and I spent every chance I had learning light, composition and editing.

In 2018 I moved to Boston and started working for LoLa Hospitality Holdings as their marketing manager and in-house photographer. That's where photography became my profession. I led the visual content for several restaurant concepts: interiors, food, brand campaigns, events and portraits. Along the way I learned marketing and web design, and I learned what makes an image actually do its job, not just look nice.

That background still shapes how I work. I've photographed real estate, interiors, restaurants, events and people, and today I focus on helping agents, hosts, builders, architects and hospitality brands present their spaces at their best.

Why Boston? I love the seasons, and how much the city reminds me of the European towns I grew up around: walkable streets and beautiful architecture on every corner. It's a great place to photograph.

How I work

Precise, consistent and built for marketing

Every project is planned with intention, from lighting and composition to final delivery. The goal is always the same: images that represent the space accurately and do real work for your listing, website or brand.

01

Plan before the shoot

We talk through the property or project, the must-have shots and timing. You get a prep checklist so the space is ready when I arrive.

02

Light it right

Natural light first, with flash and blended exposures where a room needs it, so colors stay true and windows keep their view.

03

Deliver fast and consistent

Clean, consistent edits, delivered on time. Most real estate galleries arrive within 24 hours, sized and ready for MLS, web and social.

Selected clients

Projects and collaborations

A selection of the brands and businesses I've photographed for across real estate, hospitality and design.

Transitions Kitchens, Baths and Remodeling

Architecture and design photography

Completed kitchen, bath and whole-floor remodels photographed for marketing, portfolio and client testimonials.

Revere Hotel Boston Common

Hotel and venue photography

Renovated guest rooms and event spaces photographed for the hotel's website, catering sales and marketing.

Lumen Nature Retreat

Hospitality and lifestyle photography

Cabins, tents and the retreat experience in the White Mountains, with photos and short-form video.

Lyons Group

Hospitality and event space photography

Event spaces and restaurants across the Lyons Group portfolio, photographed for marketing and event bookings.

LoLa Hospitality

Restaurant photography

Interiors, dishes and lifestyle moments for multiple restaurant locations, used across web, print and social media.

MHK Architecture

Commercial architecture photography

Their design of LoLa 41 in Naples, photographed to show structure, lighting and atmosphere.

Pericles Boston

Real estate and architectural photography

Property interiors and architectural details for marketing and digital promotion.

Buildings & Land

Architectural photography

Architectural and exterior photography showing design, form and structure for marketing and editorial use.

Anca Aesthetics Spa

Brand and lifestyle photography

Ongoing photography for the spa's website and social media, with a consistent look that matches the brand.

Airbnb

Hospitality and interior photography

Listing photography for short-term rentals, focused on light, layout and the details that earn bookings.

What clients say

Rated 5.0 on Google

★★★★★

“He's photographed two multifamily properties for us, and he's been professional, knowledgeable, and reliable every single time.”

Chloe Tassone · Real estate

★★★★★

“He understood our space, the lighting, and how to shoot food and interiors so they look real and inviting.”

Pamela R. · Restaurant

★★★★★

“He captured the craftsmanship, clean lines, and details that matter to us. The images clearly show the quality of our work.”

Jose Marroquin · Architecture

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