Family portrait in a garden by MWD Photography in Lombard, IL
Family & legacy portraits · Lombard, Illinois

Family Photographer in Lombard, IL

Thoughtfully planned family sessions, in the studio or on location, with finished photographs made for your home.

Three-generation family portrait in the studio
Parents and three sons in a studio family portrait
Family portrait outdoors in autumn leaves
Studio or on location

Every person belongs in the frame.

MWD Photography is a family-run portrait studio in downtown Lombard, photographing Chicagoland families since the mid-1980s. Sessions bring patient direction and natural expressions, in the warm, kid-friendly studio on St. Charles Road, with easy parking, or on location.

On-location sessions are one hour and are photographed throughout the communities within about 12 miles of Lombard, including Glen Ellyn, Villa Park, Elmhurst, Wheaton, Downers Grove, Oak Brook, Addison, and Naperville; sessions travel further by arrangement.

Planning your session

When to Book and What to Wear

A little planning goes a long way toward portraits you will love for years.

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Legacy portraitsGrandparents, adult children, and growing families, carefully composed so every person belongs in the finished frame.
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Children and petsPlayful, candid portraits, with patience for the youngest and the four-legged members of the family.
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Fall is the favoriteSofter golden light, warm colors, comfortable weather, and holiday cards finished before the December rush.
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Book aheadReserve 4–6 weeks ahead for peak fall dates, and aim for the hour before sunset outdoors.
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Coordinate, don't matchChoose two or three colors plus a neutral, add layers and texture, and skip bright neon and large logos. See the what-to-wear guide.
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Holiday sessionsSeasonal mini-sessions and photos with Santa in November and December; more ideas in the fall session tips.
Sessions

Family Session Pricing

The sitting fee reserves your session time. Prints and portrait packages are separate, and the Investment guide with package prices is available on request.

Client review
“Maggie has been photographing our family for over 15 years now and each time is more fantastic than the last session! …”
Patty I. · Elmhurst, IL · Yelp
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Good questions

Family Photography Questions

Do you photograph families in the studio or on location?

Both. Sessions take place in the Lombard studio or on location; on-location sessions are one hour and travel to communities within about 12 miles of Lombard, and further by arrangement.

When is the best time for family photos?

Fall brings soft golden light, warm colors and comfortable weather, and it gets holiday cards done early. Book 4–6 weeks ahead for peak fall dates, and aim for the hour before sunset outdoors.

What should our family wear?

Coordinate rather than match: choose a palette of two or three colors plus a neutral, add layers and texture, and skip bright neon and large logos. The studio's what-to-wear guide has more ideas.

Do you photograph extended families and grandparents?

Yes. Legacy portraits bring grandparents, adult children and growing families together, carefully composed so every person belongs in the finished frame.

How much does a family session cost?

Studio sessions start with a sitting fee of $51.50 for 30 minutes or $82.40 for one hour. Prints and portrait packages are separate; the Investment guide with package prices is available on request.