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Improper Bostonian: Setting The Tone and Table

November 01, 2014 in Boston Photographer, Commercial Photography

Photography by Adam DeTour for the Improper Bostonian’s article Setting the Tone and the Table.

Adam DeTour is an editorial and commercial photographer based in Boston, MA. Adam's blog is an ongoing look into the work he is doing and a behind the scenes look into how it gets made. Thanks for checking it out!

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