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This sweet family came to my studio after dad found me on Instagram and started following my work. They live in Vernon Hills, just one town over from my Long Grove studio. It’s great when you find a photographer you love right in your own backyard! And it means so much to me when people...
This baby girl was just the sweetest! I’m so glad I was able to fit her into my schedule as a last minute booking. July was a big month for babies at the studio (possibly my busiest yet in terms of the number of newborns who came through my door) but we were lucky enough...
It was such a pleasure to work with this sweet family during a studio lifestyle session for their new baby daughter Clara. Mom was referred to me by a friend whom I worked with for many years and photographed her three kiddos. They live in Itasca, Illinois, so only about 20 minutes from my studio...
The weather here in Long Grove, Illinois is warming up just a little now and reminding me that spring is on the way! I’m not sure how that happened because it doesn’t feel that long ago that we were getting ready for Christmas. I had this sweet little one in my studio shortly before the...
Seven days new and absolutely perfect! I had the honor of photographing sweet baby Mailani during her newborn session a few months ago, and it was such a joy to capture these precious early moments for her family. I first met this baby girl’s amazing parents during their maternity session in the fall of last...
located in Long Grove, illinois
Agata Brannon Photography specializes in newborn, maternity, baby and family photography in Palatine, Illinois and surrounding Northwest Chicago including but not limited to Schaumburg and Arlington Heights
I spent all day today putting together this year’s holiday setup, and I’m so happy with how it turned out! I’m especially loving the new couch. I think it’s going to be such a beautiful addition to my studio decor.
Holiday Mini Sessions will take place on November 7 at my Long Grove studio — one day only!
I’ll have a limited number of spots left, so if you’re hoping to update your family photos for the holidays, don’t wait too long to book. Once the spots are filled, that’s it for this year!
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From 2016 to today… 13 sessions and so many memories in between
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SANTA EXPERIENCE GIVEAWAY
This year, I want to give one family the gift of a little Christmas magic.
My Santa Experience at my Long Grove studio is one of my favorite holiday traditions, and this year, I would love to gift a session to a family who would treasure the experience and the memories that come with it.
Who would you love to give a little Christmas magic to?
Maybe it’s your own family, a friend with little ones who still believe in Santa, or someone you know who would love to experience this special holiday tradition with their children.
You can nominate yourself or another family. I can’t wait to see who you choose!
HOW TO ENTER
1. Like this post.
2. Follow @agatabrannonphotography.
3. Share this post to your Instagram Story.
4. Comment below telling me who you are nominating and why, and tag the person or family in your comment.
One entry per person. You may nominate yourself or another family.
WANT TO BOOK A SANTA SESSION OR GIFT ONE TO SOMEONE SPECIAL?
Santa sessions are also available to book for families who would like to create their own holiday memories or give the experience as a thoughtful gift. You can learn more or reserve a session here: Link In Bio
PLEASE NOTE: The winning family must be available to attend the Santa Experience at my Long Grove studio on Sunday, November 15, OR Sunday, November 29, 2026. If the selected family is unavailable for either date or time another winner will be selected.
GIVEAWAY DEADLINE: Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 11:59 PM Central Time.
The winner will be selected at random from eligible entries and announced on Monday, October 19.
Let’s make a little Christmas magic happen!
This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram or Facebook. Open to U.S. residents only. By entering, participants release Instagram and Facebook from responsibility for this promotion. Full giveaway details are included in this caption.
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