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
1 hour studio session
simple white or boho setup
professional editing
30 best high-res digital images
print release
$795
motherhood/fatherhood studio Collection
MOM & kids ONLY
up to 1 hour STUDIO SESSION
SIMPLE white OR BOHO SETUP
PROFESSIONAL EDITING
20 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 $50*
$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
🍂 FALL MINI SESSIONS ARE BACK 🍂
The beauty of fall is here and I’m opening a limited number of Fall Mini Sessions for families who want beautiful, timeless photographs without the commitment of a full session.
These sessions are designed to be relaxed, natural, and beautifully simple, with plenty of opportunity for those genuine family moments, sweet smiles, and little personalities to shine through.
Perfect for updated family portraits, capturing your little ones at this stage, or simply documenting your family together this fall.
Limited spots will be available, and once the schedule is full, there will be no additional sessions added.
Booking is now open.
Reserve your spot through the link in my bio
Or https://book.usesession.com/i/h_10oLgxd
I’m so excited to create something beautiful for you this fall.
xo,
Agata
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Introducing baby Isabel ~ 14 days new 🫶
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What You Can Expect From a Newborn Session With Me
With over 14 years of experience and hundreds of newborns photographed, I’ve learned that a beautiful newborn session is about so much more than simply taking pictures. It’s about creating an experience where parents can relax, knowing that everything is taken care of.
I have families travel from all over Chicago and the surrounding suburbs—and even from out of state—to have me photograph their babies. And when you arrive, everything is already prepared for you.
You don’t need to bring a thing for baby (just milk) I have a beautiful collection of high-quality props, wraps, blankets, accessories, and everything needed to create a variety of carefully styled setups.
Moms, you don’t have to worry about what to wear. I have a large collection of custom-made dresses specifically designed for maternity and newborn photography. These are not dresses you’ll find in a regular store—they’re thoughtfully made to photograph beautifully and fit the style of a newborn session.
I handle your baby with care throughout the session. Once we begin, I do the posing and handle baby throughout the different setups. I’ll bring baby back to you whenever we need mom or dad for a pose, or whenever mom needs to nurse or comfort baby. Otherwise, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy watching your little one being photographed.
Every pose, every setup, and every little detail is done thoughtfully and carefully. My goal is always to create images that feel beautiful, timeless, and special—and hopefully leave you with a gallery that makes you smile every time you look through it.
And if you’ve been following my work, you may have noticed that I rarely share just one image from a session. I love showing several images together because they tell the story of the session and give new clients a real idea of what they can expect when they choose me as their newborn photographer.
After 14+ years, I still love creating these little stories for families, and I’m so thankful to every family who has trusted me with such an important time in their lives.
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