In-home newborn photography | Chicago, Arlington Heights + North Shore

Check Availability for Your In-Home Newborn Session

Sleeping newborn baby in a cream button-up outfit with tiny embroidered flowers, resting peacefully on soft muslin bedding.

Newborn Sessions Start at $950 — Including a Complete Hand-Edited Gallery, Typically 70+ Images

Tell me your due date or baby’s birth date, and I’ll personally text you within 24 hours with availability and next steps.

Sleeping newborn baby in a dusty pink muslin romper and bow headband, cradled in the arms of two parents during a cozy family photo session.
Black and white close-up of a newborn baby's tiny feet cradled gently in a parent's hands, wearing a muslin outfit.
Mother in dark underwear cradles a newborn's tiny feet against her postpartum belly in soft natural window light.

No pressure or commitment — this is simply the first step to see whether I have room for your date.

Testimonials

A newborn during a photo session at home

“I Have nothing but great things to say about Joanna! I have used her multiple times for newborn, first birthday and family pictures! She does amazing work and is very patient with kids. Joanna is very professional and friendly, and very creative.”

Black and white close-up photo of a sleeping newborn baby cradled in an adults gentle hands.

“Joanna is a talented, professional, FAST photographer who captured the most beautiful, intimate, photo-journalistic photos of our family and newborn in our home. She is well worth the investment, and provided us with gorgeous images I know I'll cherish for the rest of my life!”

What Happens Next?

Step 1 — Reserve your due date

Step 2 — I reach out within 24 hours

Step 3 — Once baby arrives, we confirm timing

That’s it — simple and stress-free.

Peaceful newborn baby sleeping in mother's arms, wearing a soft pink onesie, with delicate tiny fingers visible.

What’s included


Every newborn session includes gentle planning support before your date, a relaxed in-home session, and a hand-edited gallery designed to feel cohesive, timeless, and deeply personal.


  • Planning support before your session
  • Styling guidance if you’d like outfit help
  • Baby-led pacing throughout the session
  • Curated online gallery
  • Optional keepsake film and artwork upgrades 


Why families choose in-home newborn sessions


The early newborn days are already enough. You should not have to pack a diaper bag, rush out the door, or worry about whether your baby will “perform.” In-home sessions keep everything slower, softer, and more natural.


  • Your baby sets the pace
  • Feeding, soothing, and breaks are always welcome
  • We use the best light already in your home
  • Parents and siblings are included naturally
  • The result feels elevated, but never staged


A new mom with an infant during a lifestyle newborn session at home.

FAQ

Do I need a perfectly clean house?

No. We only need a few pockets of good natural light.

What if my baby is already here?

Still reach out. Lifestyle newborn sessions can be beautiful beyond the first week.

Can parents and siblings be in the photos?

Yes. That is a big part of what makes the gallery feel complete.

Do you offer film too?

Yes. Keepsake film can be added to newborn sessions for families who want movement and sound alongside still images.

A couple in jeans tenderly care for their newborn baby inside a bright, warmly lit home entryway.
Couple relaxing together in a softly lit living room, seen through a doorway, with a cozy armchair, vintage rug and neutral decor.
Newborn baby in a dusty rose ruffled romper and knotted headband rests against a man in a button-up shirt with a white muslin burp cloth.
Smiling man and woman sitting together on a cream couch, gently holding a sleeping newborn baby wrapped in a soft peach romper.
Close-up of a parent's hands gently cradling a newborn baby's tiny bare feet in soft, warm natural light.
Sleeping newborn baby wearing a gold floral headband, swaddled in a soft gray knit wrap and resting in a wooden bowl prop.
Black and white newborn photo of a sleeping baby in a knotted headband and lace wrap, nestled between two parents leaning in to kiss her.
Sleeping newborn baby in a rust-colored linen romper and knotted headband cradled in the arms of two parents in a warm, intimate portrait.
Black and white newborn photo of smiling parents standing by a window, gazing lovingly at their sleeping baby wrapped in a soft blanket.
Black and white photo of a mother cradling her newborn baby while a man in a white shirt looks on tenderly.
Two parents lovingly tend to their newborn baby lying in a dark wood crib with a mobile hanging above.
Black and white photo of a mother tenderly cradling her sleeping newborn baby close to her chest.
A peaceful newborn baby sleeping soundly, with tiny hand raised near face, wearing a cream onesie in soft natural light.
Black and white photo of a mother tenderly gazing at her newborn baby lying on a bed with a pacifier.
A young couple smiles lovingly at their newborn baby outdoors, surrounded by autumn foliage.
Black and white close-up of an adult hand gently cradling a newborn baby's tiny foot.
A yawning newborn baby in a cream knit cardigan lies on a checkered blanket with arms raised.
Black and white photo of a sleeping newborn baby resting peacefully on a father's chest.
Black and white photo of parents cradling their newborn baby, a tender family moment captured in soft light.
A sleeping newborn baby in a cream knit onesie cradled in an adults arms.
A black Labrador dog walks toward the camera while a couple sits together on a couch in a softly lit bedroom.
Black and white photo of adult hands cradling tiny newborn baby feet, a tender moment of new parenthood.
Black and white photo of parents' hands tenderly cradling their newborn baby, symbolizing new life and family love.
Black and white close-up of a newborn baby cradled gently in an adult's hands, showcasing tender parental love.
A tender moment of a mother gently kissing her newborn baby in soft, moody lighting.
A mother in denim overalls holds her newborn baby, with a tiny foot peeking out, wearing a gold bracelet.
New parents in a cozy nursery with gingham wallpaper, mother holding newborn in glider chair, father standing nearby.

Your baby will only be this small once.

Let’s make sure you remember it.