A person with black hair, glasses, a patterned white shirt, dark pants, and black boots sitting on a white wooden bench in a basement-like setting, holding a yellow axe.

Meet Tyler

Tyler McSheffrey is a interdisciplinary artist and photographer based in of Boston Massachusetts.

After graduating from Simmons University in 2025, Tyler set their focus on their photography career, specializing in capturing vibrant & unique moments.

They work as a freelance artist, as well as a contributing photographer for A Great Day In, documenting Boston’s underground event & music scene.

  • Sir Paul McCatney

    Cat Lover

    I love cats. I love my cat. His name is Paul. He’s 1 year old and the largest cat I’ve ever seen in my life. He’s my favorite thing in the world.

  • An artist with glasses and a septum piercing shows a painting of a cartoon sheep with glasses, flowers on its head, on a pink background in an art studio.

    Artist

    I’ve been a practicing artist my whole life!

    Photography, painting, and illustration are my favorite mediums.

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    Bostonian

    I’ve lived within the Boston area my whole life. I love New England, the Red Sox, and that dirty water.

    Boston Strong, baby. (Me & my king Wally )^^

  • Music Nerd

    I’m a total music snob. I like most genres, but I’d say my favorite artists are all over the place. My Dad raised me well. (pictured)

  • Two people dressed in costumes stand in front of a stone wall at night. The woman on the left wears a black dress with a veil, a red flower crown, and red Converse shoes. The man on the right wears a black suit with a red tie and black shoes.

    Makeup Artist

    I do makeup on the side! I work full time at Sephora and have been doing makeup for fun since I was 13. It’s my favorite form of self expression.

Professional Experience

    • The Heather Christine Heckman Award in Art Photography

    • Trustman Art Gallery, The Simmons Collective: Fall Studio Showcase, 2025

    • The Local Hand Gallery, Time and Place, 2024

    • Trustman Art Gallery, Kaleidoscopic Visions: Fall Studio Showcase, 2024

    • Trustman Art Gallery, Fall Studio Showcase: Art From The Simmons Universe, 2023

    • The Guest List Magazine, Photographer 2025-

    • A Good Day In: Boston, Photographer 2025-

    • Dream World Girl Zine, Photographer 2025-

    • Sidelines Magazine, Contributing Artist 2022-2025

Some of my faves

From my 'It' shoot, I was Richie.

From my 'It' shoot, I was Richie.

Lizzy in The Sky With Diamonds

Lizzy in The Sky With Diamonds

My annual Gardener Museum visit.

My annual Gardener Museum visit.

Sir Paul McCatney

Sir Paul McCatney

David Byrne Halloween Shoot 2023

David Byrne Halloween Shoot 2023

My graduation shoot, (courtesy of @photosoflilyphotography)

My graduation shoot, (courtesy of @photosoflilyphotography)

My photo "Final Glance" in print for Sidelines Magazine

My photo "Final Glance" in print for Sidelines Magazine