Business Details
14 Years
experience
Crystal Lake Family & Branding Photographer | Tamara Jaros Photography
Tamara Jaros Photography is a motherhood lifestyle photography business dedicated to capturing natural, authentic, and timeless moments for growing families and creatives. Founded on the belief that genuine connections and unposed interactions create the most meaningful art, the business specializes in documenting life's milestonesfrom maternity and newborn sessions to equine portraits and branding photography. With a focus on personalized experiences, Tamara prioritizes client comfort, offering in-home newborn sessions, curated wardrobe options, and tailored consultations.Her work emphasizes emotional storytelling, ensuring families preserve fleeting details like a baby's first smiles or the bond between equestrians and their horses. Serving Crystal Lake, Illinois, and surrounding areas, the business combines technical expertise with a heartfelt approach to deliver heirloom-quality imagery.
Services
Maternity Photography
Newborn Sessions
Equine Portraits
Branding Photography
Family Portraits
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- Specializing in 5+ niche photography genres including newborn and equine
- Personalized in-home newborn sessions for family comfort
- Curated client closet with maternity wardrobe options
- Proven 5-step session process with 98% client retention
- Commercial licensing for branding clients' marketing materials
What people say
Natural newborn posing
Equestrian session artistry
Exceptional client care
Timeless maternity portraits
Brand storytelling expertise
Services
Maternity Photography
Documenting the beauty of pregnancy through natural light sessions between 28-36 weeks. Sessions include wardrobe guidance, location scouting, and heirloom print options. Clients receive high-resolution digital files and professional printing access.
Newborn Sessions
In-home lifestyle sessions capturing infants up to 21 days old. Includes family, sibling, and detail shots with optional studio mini sessions. Packages offer print credits and album creation with 1-2 week turnaround.
Equine Portraits
Specializing in horse-and-rider storytelling with outdoor and studio options. Collections include black-background portraits and action shots. Packages start at $500 with print and album options available.
Branding Photography
Custom sessions for entrepreneurs featuring workplace authenticity and team dynamics. Includes commercial licensing, web-optimized files, and quarterly content plans. Sessions tailored to branding goals and marketing needs.
People
Tamara Jaros
Owner Photographer
Award-winning Crystal Lake-based photographer specializing in lifestyle portraiture. Mother of two boys and three dogs, Tamara combines maternal insight with technical expertise to create emotionally resonant imagery for families and businesses.
Questions
What photography styles do you specialize in?
I specialize in natural light lifestyle photography with expertise in maternity, newborn, equine, and branding sessions.
Do you travel for sessions?
Yes, I serve Crystal Lake and surrounding areas including Barrington, Naperville, and McHenry County with limited travel beyond 10 miles.
How long do sessions typically last?
Maternity sessions run 45-60 minutes while newborn sessions take 1-1.5 hours depending on package selected.
What's included in branding sessions?
Branding sessions include location scouting, wardrobe consultation, and commercial licensing for website/social media content.
How soon should I book?
Newborn sessions book 2-3 months in advance. Maternity clients typically reserve dates 3-6 months ahead.
