Business Details
14 Years
experience
Chicago's Premier Newborn & Family Photography Studio
Abigail Joyce Photography is a family-centered photography practice dedicated to capturing life's most meaningful moments. Founded in 2012 by award-winning photographer Abigail Joyce, our team specializes in newborn, maternity, children, and family photography across Chicago and surrounding areas. With studios in Oak Park and Hinsdale, we offer both in-studio and on-location sessions, combining technical expertise with an artistic eye to create timeless images. Our approach prioritizes natural connections and emotional authenticity, using purpose-built spaces with natural light and curated props to enhance each session.We maintain transparency through all-inclusive pricing packages that feature private online galleries, high-resolution downloads, and printing rights. Recognized as a Chicago leader by MyKidList and Expertise, our team includes certified professionals with formal photography training and extensive experience in family portraiture. We uphold strict health protocols and client communication standards to ensure safe, stress-free experiences while documenting milestones from pregnancy through childhood.
Services
Newborn Photography
Maternity Portraits
Children's Portraits
Family Sessions
Lifestyle Photography
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- Award-winning team with 12 years of newborn photography expertise
- Two purpose-built studios in Oak Park and Hinsdale, IL
- Transparent all-inclusive pricing packages
- Recognized Chicago leader by MyKidList and Expertise
- Formally trained photographers with specialized newborn safety skills
Associations and certifications
- Professional Photographers of America (PPA)
- National Association of Professional Child Photographers (NAPCP)
What people say
Sweet and patient
Gorgeous studio
Captured exactly what we wanted
Amazing quality
Stress-free experience
Services
Newborn Photography
Specialized newborn sessions capture delicate early moments with artistic precision. Our Chicago-based team uses purpose-built studios and natural light to create timeless images. Safety-certified photographers employ specialized posing techniques while maintaining a calm environment. Sessions include professional editing that preserves authenticity while enhancing emotional impact through lighting and composition choices.
Maternity Photography
Celebrating motherhood through elegant maternity sessions. We offer both studio and outdoor locations with curated gown selections and styling guidance. Our approach emphasizes emotional connection and body positivity, using natural light and artistic compositions. Sessions include wardrobe consultation and location selection to create images that honor this transformative life stage.
Family Photography
Documenting family connections across generations with natural, emotive portraits. Sessions take place in curated outdoor locations or our white-space studios designed for family dynamics. Our photographers specialize in engaging children while capturing authentic interactions. Packages include multi-generational coordination guidance and heirloom-quality print options for lasting family legacies.
Children Photography
Creative children's sessions that celebrate personality and growth milestones. Our team uses playful engagement techniques to capture genuine expressions in studio or outdoor settings. Sessions include activity planning to showcase individual interests while maintaining artistic composition standards. We provide age-specific guidance to ensure optimal timing for capturing developmental stages.
Lifestyle Photography
Authentic in-home documentation of family life and newborn integration. Photographers capture candid moments in natural environments while maintaining artistic composition standards. Sessions include pre-session consultation to identify meaningful home environments and daily routines. Ideal for documenting first weeks with newborns or milestone celebrations in familiar settings.
People
Abigail Joyce
Owner | Photographer
Award-winning photographer with 12 years specializing in newborn and family portraiture. Mother of two boys, she founded the studio in 2012 and developed its family-centered approach.
Johana Choi
Photographer
Formally trained in London, specializes in family and lifestyle photography. Combines technical expertise with emotional connection to create timeless images for clients.
Katie Michelle
Photographer
Mother of three girls, brings lived experience to newborn and children photography. Specializes in capturing authentic moments through natural light and candid compositions.
Josselyn Kula
Photographer
Eight-year photography veteran focusing on family milestones. Trained specifically with Abigail Joyce Photography to master their signature style and client approach.
Maseena Ghias
Photographer
Six-year photography professional with formal training. Specializes in emotional storytelling through portraiture, bringing both technical skill and empathetic client interaction.
Questions
What photography services do you offer?
We specialize in newborn, maternity, children, and family photography with both studio and on-location options across Chicago and surrounding areas.
When should I book my newborn session?
Ideal booking occurs before birth, with optimal session timing between 5-12 days after delivery for traditional newborn poses.
Do you provide props and outfits?
Yes, we offer curated newborn props, maternity gowns, and styling accessories. Clients may also bring personal items for inclusion.
How do you handle rescheduling?
We offer flexible rescheduling with no penalties for weather or health concerns, maintaining client priority for new date selection.
What's included in your pricing?
All sessions include professional photography, editing, private online gallery with high-resolution downloads, and personal printing rights.
Are pets allowed in family sessions?
Yes, well-behaved pets are welcome during outdoor family sessions to capture complete family dynamics in natural settings.
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