welcome
Capture the essence of your family in timeless moments filled with laughter, love, and genuine connections. With over a decade of experience, I specialize in family sessions that are not only about creating beautiful images but also about capturing the authentic joy of your bond. From candid shots to posed portraits, your session with me is an adventure of discovery, where every smile, every hug, and every shared glance tells your story.
Before booking
I do my best to customize your session to your personal needs. Before you decide to work with me, please take a look at my portfolio, blog, Instagram and Facebook page . Each photographer has their own unique style and it’s important that you choose a photographer whose style is in line with what you would want your images to look like! If you have ideas for your session (style, pose, etc) and you’re not sure if they fit with what you’ve seen of my work, let’s chat about it in advance to make sure I can deliver a product you’ll love. If not, no worries, I have plenty of great referrals for you.
How to book a session
So you like what you’ve seen and are ready to book? Use the form on the Contact me tab to get in touch with me. My assistant or I will respond to your inquiry within 1-48 hours with any questions and available session dates. In order to finalize the booking process and reserve your session date on my calendar, a signed contract and $200 non-refundable retainer must be received. The remaining session fee balance is due before or at the time of your session.
I only take a limited amount of family sessions a year and usually scheduled between late May and early November, so to guarantee a spot on my calendar, please schedule 4-6 months in advance.
Prices subject to change without notice. Pricing will be honored at the time of booking, booking today locks in current rate**
**Pricing is non-negotiable**
**payments can be made by cash, Zelle, check or credit card**Payment Plans available**
xo, Agata
Family, baby & motherhood COLLECTIONS
Outdoor family sessions are scheduled Monday - Friday about 1-1.5 hours before sunset and take place at my own preferred locations in the Long Grove and northwest Chicago suburbs area. Baby Milestone sessions are for babies 3 months – 12 months and can take place at my Long Grove studio Monday – Friday in the morning hours between 9am-12pm. Client pays any required daily permits and/or parking fees.
**Lake Michigan sessions are available on select days only, $100 travel fee will apply**
full family sunset outdoor collection
immediate family
up to 1 hour outdoor sunset session
professional editing
all the best high-res digital images
print release
$750
simple family outdoor collection
immediate family
20-30 minute session
professional editing
20 fully edited high-res images
print release
**select dates only, scheduled before a full session at a location of my choice**
$600
family studio collection
immediate family only
up to 1 hour studio session
simple white or boho setup
professional editing
all the best high-res digital images
print release
$650
motherhood/fatherhood studio Collection
MOM & kids ONLY
up to 1 hour STUDIO SESSION
SIMPLE white OR BOHO SETUP
PROFESSIONAL EDITING
all the best HIGH-RES DIGITAL IMAGES
PRINT RELEASE
$550
Deluxe milestone collection
child only
up to 1 hour studio session
1-3 outfits
professional editing
25 high-res digital images
print release
*cake smash can be added for additional $100*
*option to add sibling ($50) or family($100)*
$500
Petite baby milestone collection
baby only (3-12 months only)
20-30 minute studio session
1 outfit & 1 set-up
professional editing
10 high-res digital images
print release
*no other add-ons*
*additional images may be available for purchase at $30 each*
$400
cake smash collection
child only
30 minute studio session
1 outfit
professional editing
20 high-res digital images
print release
*cake smash only (client provides cake), no other poses or family add-ons*
*bubble bath can be added for additional $100*
$400
high school senior collection
1-1.5 hour outdoor session
2-3 outfit changes
professional editing
private viewing gallery
all best high-res digital images
print release
$600
ALBUMS, FINE ART & wooden frames
for info, email us at info@agatabrannonphotography.com
ALBUMS & FINE ART
“Love lets you find those hidden places in another person, even the ones they didn’t know were there, even the ones they wouldn’t have thought to call beautiful themselves.”
HILARY T. SMITH
BOOK WITH ME
We would love to hear from you, and if you do have any questions at all before booking, please do feel free to give us a call on (847) 238-2121
xo, Agata
Agata is AMAZING
So much passion in what she does, so much patience. Her work is absolutely stunning. What a wonderful experience
angela H ~ huntley
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
HELLO, FALL MINI SESSIONS ARE OFFICIALLY LIVE!
It’s one of my favorite times of year, and I’m so excited to bring back my Hello, Fall Mini Sessions—and yes, the vintage truck is coming back too!
These sessions are designed to capture those warm, cozy fall moments with your family in a timeless, natural way.
And this year, I’m making them a little extra special…
WHAT’S INCLUDED
20-minute fall mini session
vintage truck fall setup
Full gallery of my favorite edited images
Immediate family included
That’s right—the full gallery is included this year.
No choosing your favorites.
No deciding which images to leave behind.
No gallery upgrade.
Just your complete collection of the beautiful moments we capture together.
Saturday, October 3
Sessions are officially available for purchase!
Grab your spot here:
https://book.usesession.com/s/2M1tUZEUPx
Spots will be limited, so if you’ve been dreaming of updating your family photos this fall, now is the time.
I can’t wait to create something beautiful with you and your family!
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Two exciting sessions are coming up!
Hello, Fall Minis!
beautiful white truck setup will be back this year on Saturday, October 3rd.
And then… Santa is coming to town! 🎅🏻✨
Santa will be visiting the studio on Sunday, November 15th and Sunday, November 29th.
Both of these sessions were a huge hit last year and sold out very quickly, so if you’ve been waiting for them, keep an eye on this page for all the details and booking information!
I also wanted to pop on here and share a little life update because I know I haven’t posted much this summer. This summer ended up being much busier with studio sessions than I anticipated. I had intentionally scaled back and no longer schedule family sessions during the spring and summer months, with my outdoor family season beginning in mid-August and running through the first week of November.
Even with scaling back, I somehow still managed to fill all of those dates. 🫶🏻 I’m so incredibly grateful — especially for all of my families who return year after year. Getting to watch your families grow and being trusted to document those milestones year after year truly means more to me than I can say.
The last few weeks have also been a little challenging personally as I’ve been working through some medical issues, while simultaneously sending my daughter off to college for her second year. I spent some time with her in Alabama helping move her in, getting everything set up, and soaking up those last moments together while she was busy with sorority recruitment. It was a lot all at once, but I’m so grateful I was able to be there with her.
So, if I’ve been a little quiet around here, that’s where I’ve been. I’m still here, still photographing, and I have SO many beautiful newborn and milestone sessions from this summer that I’m excited to finally start sharing with you.
Thank you for being here, for continuing to support my little business, and for allowing me to document so many beautiful moments for your families. It truly means the world 🫶
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Hello little one 🫶
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