Newborn portraits · Lombard, Illinois
Newborn Photographer in Lombard, IL
Gentle first portraits in a warm, quiet studio, at your baby's own pace.
Gentle first portraits in a warm, quiet studio, at your baby's own pace.
MWD Photography is a family-run portrait studio on St. Charles Road in downtown Lombard, photographing Chicagoland families since the mid-1980s. Owner and photographer Maggie Blaszczyk follows the baby's lead, so sessions stay calm, safe, and unhurried.
The studio is kept a few degrees warmer than feels comfortable for adults, because a warm, cozy room keeps babies sleepy and content. There is time to feed, burp, and settle without watching the clock.
What to expect, and what to bring along.
The sitting fee reserves your session time. Prints and portrait packages are separate, and the Investment guide with package prices is available on request.
“Had a great experience for my daughter's 1 yr photoshoot. Maggie did such an amazing job with setting up the backdrops and she did great with making my daughter happy and giggly during the …”
Babies are at their sleepiest and curliest in the first 5–14 days, which makes the classic snuggled poses easier. Older babies photograph beautifully too, so it is never too late to book.
Safety always comes first. Every pose is gently guided, a baby is never placed in a position they cannot naturally settle into, and some images are made as composites with a parent's hands supporting the baby.
Extra diapers and wipes, a feeding (bottle or otherwise), a pacifier for settling between setups, and any keepsakes you would love in the photos, such as a grandmother's quilt or a tiny pair of booties.
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.