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In-home Session

To provide the best possible comfort for happy parents and their baby.

Adam Tarniowy Photography specializes in newborn photography inside the client’s home. We offer many conveniences to young parents and whole sessions in an already familiar environment, make both parents and the newborn feel more comfortable and safe.

Our Portfolio

Explore the photo gallery of our tiny clients, to get a sense of the style of our work.

Sometimes customers want to get a nice photo, but aren't sure what style they prefer. Perhaps a visit to our portfolio will be of help. We can take photos in various styles - colourful, subdued, light and whimsical, dark and atmospheric.

Returning Customers

We are happy to accept invitations from our clients for subsequent sessions.

We have returned to our clients' homes many times, documenting some of the happiest moments in their family lives. First the newborn session, then the baby sitting alone, first birthday, etc. The birth of another child and another newborn session. This is the best proof of satisfaction and trust towards us.

Chicago Community

Our work is well known in the metropolitan area of great Chicago.

Our business cannot operate without close cooperation with the local community. A newborn session involves not only photography, but also print services, hairdressing and beauty salons, baby clothing stores, flower shops, and much more. We are proud to be part of this collection of services.

Expecting moms should contact us well in advance to reserve a session date for their newborn baby

GET THE BEST
NEWBORN MEMORIES
CAPTURED BY US

25

YEARS EXPERIENCE

Adam's and Ela's passion

PHOTOGRAPHER
& BABY WHISPERER

A perfect combination of those professionals makes photo sessions of a newborn beautiful, memorable, and safe.

ADAM
Based on my press experience, 10 years ago I founded Adam Tarniowy Photography. I specialize in newborn and wedding photography. Inspirations for my work are drawn from art. I love classical music and baroque paintings. This is reflected in my wedding portraits. For many years I have been working with Ela, who is my assistant for posing and lighting.

ELA
The fact that Ela has a rare gift of quickly establishing contact with children, regardless of age. Whether it is a newborn, infant or toddler, I accept and feel that under her care, they are free and safe. She is able to calm down and comfort every newborn and encourage the older children to be carefree, have fun, and have a natural posture during the session.

WE ARE BLESSED WITH COMPLIMENTS

Adam is a fantastic photographer for our newborn session! LOVE that they come to your home, makes it so much easier to capture the special photos without having to pack up a newborn! He is a great photographer using natural light. He helped move furniture to capture the best lighting and moved everything back. He and Ella are a really special team, taking care of our baby during the session and incredibly patient with newborns! We definitely plan on using Adam and Ella again for all our baby's milestone photographs. Thank you, Adam and Ella!

Anna K.

June 8th, 2024

The best newborn photographer in Chicagoland. Adam clicks great pictures and Ella is so amazing with babies! They are so patient and will give you enough time and breaks in between to feed the baby etc. They have such wonderful props and photo ideas. Adam and Ella, both take safety and baby needs as their topmost priority. Given the pandemic scenario, they made sure to keep a sanitizer handy and kept using it frequently. They both wore masks and didn't even take it down once. I am so happy with the way they conducted the entire photoshoot and the wonderful pictures they clicked.

Pooja G.

If you're looking for a newborn photographer, Adam and Ela are absolutely wonderful to work with! Adam is beyond talented in capturing those little moments you'll want to cherish forever. Adam is prompt on returning emails/texts whenever I needed to reach out to him for questions. Adam and his assistant Ela are a wonderful team who take the necessary time to get the best possible photos of your newborn. A lot of reviews state that Ela is a 'baby whisperer' and no questions asked, she certainly is. Our little man was content the entire photo shoot! Adam and Ela arrived on time and brought numerous props and outfits to choose from. Adam gave us numerous options for poses and outfits.

Lauren P.

Adam and Ella are great to work with! Communication was fast and straightforward from the beginning and it was very easy to set up a day for the newborn shooting, and even when I had to change last minute for a change of schedule of the pediatrician, Adam immediately jumped on it and helped switch day with a different customer, allowing us to still get the best moment to catch on camera our little one. During the day of the shooting, I was offered by Ella many options of how to dress my girl and Adam was really creative in getting different lighting conditions to get the best shot. All in all it was a lovely experience that I will

Simona P.

3200

HOURS IN SESSIONS

10000

EDITED PHOTOS

750

SUCCESSFUL SESSIONS

10

YEARS OF NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY

WHY CHOOSE US?

Our work is well known in the metropolitan area of great Chicago and our passion for photography is supported by local professionals

Home Comfort - Studio Quality

All our sessions take place at the client's home, which ensures maximum comfort for the baby and parents. This does not affect the quality of the photos taken, which maintain the quality of studio photographs.

Well-Equipped mobile studio

We bring a large selection of clothes, wraps, floaties, and other props for our sessions. A selection comparable to that of a small studio.

Original Style

Our photos have their own original style. We photograph almost exclusively in daylight, focusing on portraying the baby's natural beauty and personality.

Individual Editing

All editing is done manually for each photo. No presets are used in order to achieve the best results. Natural, saturated colors and the subtle play of light are our hallmark.

HOW TO PREPARE FOR A PHOTO SESSION

What is the best age of the baby for a newborn session?

Generally, the best age of a baby for a newborn session is 6 - 12 days after birth. You can postpone this age by a few days, but beyond 3 weeks the session becomes very troublesome for the baby and frustrating for us (photos are of poorer quality).
This rule does not apply to premature babies. In this case. we wait with the session until the baby is strong enough for the session and weighs about 6 pounds.

Is it necessary to book in advance for newborn sessions?

It is not necessary but definitely recommended. A reservation guarantees you a spot on my schedule for your newborn session. It is best to make reservations 2-3 months in advance. Of course, you can contact me even after the baby is born. I will be happy to do such a session, but only if my availability allows. Sometimes I have time, sometimes unfortunately I don't. You can always ask.

What if the baby is born, for example, a week before the expected date? Or later. How is the session date affected?

The date of birth of the child predicted by the doctor is always only an approximation. We are perfectly aware that no one can determine this precisely, and it is extremely rare that things go according to plan. Therefore, our reservation dates are only indicative. After the baby's birth, we will be in contact and agree upon a specific session date that works for us all. Have no worries if your baby is born early or late, we will find a date that is convenient for both you and us.

Where is our studio located?

We don't have a studio. All our sessions are done at the client's home. This provides greater comfort for our tiny models, while not compromising the quality of the photos taken. All photos visible in our portfolio were taken in our clients' homes.

Do I need to buy clothes, wraps and other accessories needed for the session?

No! We will bring everything you need for the session. We have a huge selection of all kinds of props. We have much more than we can bring with us (that's why we make a selection before the session to better suit your tastes). The only thing you need to prepare for the session are diapers and milk for the baby. Of course, if you already have some props that you want photographed, we will be happy to do it.

Adam Tarniowy Photography

WE CAPTURE THESE FIRST MOMENTS