Sweet baby Penelope was my first newborn session of 2025—and I couldn’t have asked for a better start to the year! She was sweet, sleepy, and oh so beautiful! Mom found me when she searched “newborn photography near me”…almost a year ago! At the time, she and her husband lived a bit further away. But...
There is nothing I love better than seeing one of my families back in my Long Grove portrait studio with a new little bundle in their arms! This family didn’t even have to look for baby photography in Palatine this time around—they knew exactly where to go. I photographed little Sebastian’s brother as a newborn...
Sweet little Jack was 10 days new when he and his family came to my studio for this Palatine baby boy photo session. Mom had found me when looking for a milestone photographer for her 1-year-old. She absolutely loved the pictures we captured during that session and decided to book me for her new baby...
Recently, I photographed this one year old baby girl! Now, as a Palatine baby photographer, I offer adorable set ups for milestone and first birthday sessions at my studio. Now, this adorable baby girl also had her gorgeous mama in the photos with her, too! And I just love it! Plus, the perfect dress for...
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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