Capturing the joy and anticipation of welcoming a new life is always such a special experience! I loved meeting this sweet couple for a beautiful sunset maternity photoshoot on the lake recently. The best weather, the nicest people, the prettiest spot…it really was perfect!
![Beautiful sunset maternity photoshoot on the lake near Chicago](https://agatabrannonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2024-05-10-34-683x1024.jpg)
![Couple lying on a blanket by the lake looking at ultrasound images of their baby](https://agatabrannonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2024-05-10-17-1024x683.jpg)
Finding Your Photographer
This couple lives in St. Charles, Illinois but had found me on Google by looking up “maternity photographer near me.” This is a great way to search for local services, especially if you live in a smaller town and are willing to expand your search a bit. St. Charles is such a fun place and has a wonderful small-town feel. But as this couple discovered, sometimes you have to look a little farther afield to find the perfect maternity photographer.
![Man wraps his arms around his partner from behind and kisses her head as they stand together on a grassy hill near Chicago, Illinois](https://agatabrannonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2024-05-10-12-683x1024.jpg)
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Sunset Maternity Session at the Lake
We met at one of my favorite and most popular spots for maternity photos in Chicago. This location never lets me down! With smooth water, docks and paths for walking along, and lots of trees it has a little bit of everything. Plus, we couldn’t have asked for a better evening. There is a reason the best outdoor maternity photos happen at sunset!
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![Woman standing on a grassy path holding sonogram pictures of her baby while she and her husband exchange a kiss](https://agatabrannonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2024-05-10-59-1024x683.jpg)
We had such a lovely time together capturing this magical stage of life. There is truly nothing like it and I know they will be so glad they have these beautiful photos to look back on and remember—especially as their little one grows and pregnancy starts to feel like a distant memory! I am so excited to meet their baby for a newborn photo session soon!
![Couple hold hands on a wooden lake dock at sunset during a maternity session with one of Chicago's best maternity photographers](https://agatabrannonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2024-05-10-77-1024x683.jpg)
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Best Chicago Maternity Photographer
Agata Brannon Photography has been voted one of Chicago’s best maternity photographers for eight years running and is proud to serve mothers, families, and little ones throughout Chicagoland. She is dedicated to making every session memorable and enjoyable, and to showing each of her clients the true beauty of every stage of life. Contact Agata to learn more or to book a session for yourself or your loved ones.
Now, be sure to check out my Facebook here and Instagram here . Agata Brannon Photography specializes in newborn, maternity, family, baby, and child photography. And, offering photography services in Palatine, Illinois and surrounding Northwest Chicago suburbs including but not limited to: Kildeer, Long Grove, Barrington, Schaumburg, Vernon Hills, Northbrook, Glenview, Lake Forest, Highland Park, Lake Zurich, Libertyville, Mundelein, Mount Prospect, Wilmette, Milwaukee Wi, Kenosha Wi, Pleasant Prairie WI, Gurnee, Buffalo Grove, Wheeling and Arlington Heights.