Pure Newborn Session in Chicago with Henry, 12 Days New

What a precious little man! Henry was 12 days new when he came to see me for this pure newborn session in Chicago, and just the sweetest thing. I’m excited to share his photos with all of you!

Mother holding newborn son on her lap in Chicago studio
Parents backlit against a lace curtain backdrop, cradling their newborn baby boy between them and gazing down at him lovingly

Mom found me when she was searching online for newborn photographers. One of the criteria she was looking for was someone who offered maternity photos as well as baby pictures, because she wanted the same photographer to capture all of those memories for her and her family.

This is such a smart idea! It makes everything easier when you’re just working with one photographer for both maternity and newborn photos (some photographers even offer a discount when you book both sessions at the same time). Your images are also much more likely to work well together (in an album, for example, or as a gallery wall) if they were taken by the same person and have a cohesive style.

Baby boy in white crochet bobble hat asleep with his head on his hands during his pure newborn session in Chicago

And of course, it’s also easier to feel comfortable bringing your newborn to someone for a photoshoot when you’ve already had a great experience with them! I loved capturing beautiful photographs of this mom’s pregnancy, and it was like getting together as friends when she and her husband brought little Henry to see me.

Infant boy asleep on sand-colored linen blankets with his teddy bear tucked in beside him
New parents gaze down at their infant son during a newborn photoshoot near Chicago

Mom and Dad chose my pure newborn collection as the perfect style to document these early memories with their baby boy. I offer a variety of styles to suit different preferences, but this is really more about the aesthetic. No matter what collection you choose (lots of props or hardly any, rich colors or quiet neutrals) the heart of my style is really about focusing in on the details of your precious little one and the love that you share as a family. If this sounds like exactly what you’re looking for, please be in touch. I look forward to hearing from you!

Newborn boy in cozy knitted sweater and hat curled up asleep in a miniature crib with his teddy bear in his arms

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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

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A little life update 🤍

I wanted to share a little personal update since some of you may have noticed that I’ve been a bit slower than usual lately.

I’ve been dealing with a health issue affecting my nerves over the past several weeks. It’s caused quite a bit of pain and has left me more tired than usual. I’m medically cleared to continue working, but I’m still not feeling 100%.

If I seem a little tired or if I take a little longer to respond to an email or get a proof gallery back to you, I just wanted you to know there’s a reason. As a one-woman business, I’m the person behind everything — from your emails and sessions to editing and delivering your galleries. I’m still working away behind the scenes and giving every session and gallery the same care and attention I always do; I may just need a little extra time right now.

I’m working from home today and will be catching up on emails and sending out several proof galleries throughout the day. 🤍

Thank you so much for your patience, understanding, and kindness while I get back to feeling like myself. It truly means a lot 🫶

And now for some happier news… 

Hello Fall Minis are returning!
The vintage truck is coming back, sessions will be held at a farm in Crystal Lake on Saturday, October 3rd. The booking link has been open for a couple of days now, and some of you have already grabbed your spot! There are still four spots available.

Santa is returning!
Santa sessions will be held on Sunday, November 15th and Sunday, November 29th. The booking link isn’t live just yet, but I already have a long VIP list. If you’d like to be notified before the link goes public, send me a message and I’ll add you to the list.

More fall minis?
Depending on how I’m feeling throughout September, I may add another date for regular fall minis in October. I’ll keep you posted!

And lastly, I just want to say how much I appreciate each and every one of you. Some of you have been with me from the very beginning, and so many of you have continued to come back year after year and trust me with your most important memories.

Thank you all for being such a wonderful part of this journey with me

@agatabrannonphotography

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