I was so excited to do this newborn photo session with baby Wyatt. I’ve known his family for a couple of years now and they are wonderful! I first met them when I had the joy of photographing one of Wyatt’s big sisters as a newborn. (They came back to my studio again for her...
Welcome to the world, baby James! This sweet boy decided to surprise everyone by arriving 8 weeks early, just a few days after we captured his parents’ maternity session. After spending many weeks in the NICU, James was finally able to come home in December. I’m happy to report that he is doing wonderfully! He...
I’m so excited to introduce this sweet little one to all of you! Leah’s newborn session was extra special, as I also photographed her older sister four years ago and her brother two years ago. Their parents found me through friends all the way back in 2020—which sometimes feels like forever ago. 2020 was such...
It’s 2025 (can you believe it?) and I can’t think of a better way to begin the year than with Meyra’s Chicago newborn pictures. January is always a time of new beginnings and a fresh start, and nothing embodies that better than a brand new life! I was especially excited to meet Meyra because I...
Have you ever scrolled through a gorgeous newborn lifestyle photo collection on Instagram and wished you could have those kinds of baby pictures for yourself? A lot of new parents love the lifestyle look, but dismiss it because they think there’s no way they could ever achieve it. After all, for a successful lifestyle photoshoot...
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
Sweet Cooper just celebrated his first birthday 🎂
His personality is really starting to shine through, and I loved seeing him again and capturing these special moments 🫶
What makes sessions like this even more special is when families continue to trust me with their memories year after year. I’ve photographed Cooper since he was a newborn and have also photographed his older brothers through the years. Despite living over an hour away, they continue to make the trip for their sessions, and I am so grateful for their support.
I look forward to capturing many more milestones for this wonderful family in the years ahead 🤍
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These sweet images take me back to where my newborn photography journey began over 14 years ago.
When I first started, posed newborn photography was the style. Every image was carefully planned and thoughtfully created, requiring extensive training, hands-on workshops, and a deep understanding of newborn safety, comfort, and posing techniques. Creating those timeless curled-up poses wasn’t just about taking a photo, it was about learning an art form while always putting baby’s well-being first.
Over the years, newborn photography has evolved. Today, many families are drawn to a more natural, baby-led approach that focuses on genuine connection, movement, and simple moments. I absolutely love incorporating those elements into my sessions as well.
What makes my approach unique is that I continue to offer my signature posed newborn style while blending it with more natural, baby-led moments. This allows me to create a gallery filled with both beautifully crafted portraits and authentic images that reflect your baby’s personality.
While trends may change, there will always be something special about those classic newborn portraits—the ones that highlight just how tiny, precious, and brand new your little one is.
Which style do you love most: timeless posed portraits, natural baby-led moments, or a combination of both?
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Introducing baby Max - 16 days new and so perfect 🤍
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