Frances V. Antupit, age 91, of Cambridge, MA, passed away on December 12, 2025. Born to Sylvia Feinberg Antupit and Dr. Louis Antupit, on October 5,1934, she grew up in West Hartford, CT. Frances, or known to many as Frannie, attended Northampton School for Girls, and graduated from Rhode Island School of Design in 1957.

Employed as a professional photographer, she joined Koby Photography Studios later that year in the heart of Cambridge’s Harvard Square. Frances’ career grew as she became the owner in 1978 of what would be known as Koby-Antupit Studios. Frances was a pioneering woman-owned proprietor of that landmark establishment. Her renown as a portrait photographer and that of the Studio spanned over six decades, serving the diverse clientele of the greater Cambridge and Harvard communities. Frances was active in the local community and resided in the Harvard Square, Commons and East Cambridge/Charles River neighborhoods.

Predeceased by her older brother, Samuel N. Antupit; Frances is survived by her nieces and nephews, Lisa (Antupit) Besen, Jennifer (Antupit) Sharp, godson Stephen M. Antupit and Peter L. Antupit. Frances was a dear friend to many, and much-loved also as great-aunt to eight and great-great-aunt of three. All will deeply miss her eye for beauty, quirky and irreverent sense of humor, thoughtfulness, loyalty, creativity and independent spirit.

A Celebration of Frances will be held in Newton, MA, on Saturday, April 4, 2026.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Cambridge Historical Commission, 831 Massachusetts Ave., 2nd Floor, Cambridge, MA 02139 where her portraits are archived.