Family of six walking hand-in-hand on a wooden boardwalk near a beach on a sunny day.
Happy family with smiling baby lying on bed, parents gazing lovingly at laughing infant in gingham outfit.
Peaceful sleeping newborn baby swaddled in gray wrap with a gentle smile on soft gray backdrop.
Baby boy in red shirt crawling near a wooden ONE sign outdoors.
Adorable baby girl with bright blue eyes and brown hair wearing a colorful printed onesie looks at camera.
Young siblings hugging on a wooden deck at a Christmas tree farm.
Joyful extended Asian family hugging together outdoors in a park setting.
Swaddled newborn baby sleeping peacefully in a wooden heart-shaped bowl with cream wrap.
Happy family of four smiling together at golden hour near a barn.
New parents gazing at their newborn baby girl in a floral outfit.
Sleeping newborn baby in cream knit outfit with floral headband in woven basket.
Parents and toddler girl lovingly admiring their sleeping newborn baby indoors.
Sleeping newborn baby girl swaddled in pink wrap nestled in a wicker basket with knit blanket.
Happy family of three posing on a log in autumn woods with golden fall foliage background.
Family of four with newborn baby sitting on a bed, parents smiling at toddler son in cozy bedroom setting.
Expecting couple holding hands with toddler son walk on wooden bridge surrounded by autumn foliage outdoors.
Young parents sitting outdoors on ground smiling at their happy baby boy in plaid shirt and jeans.
Sleeping newborn baby girl in sage green wrap with floral headband on green backdrop.
Three energetic young boys run down a nature trail through autumn meadow during outdoor family photo session.
A happy family of four smiles together outdoors at golden hour among evergreen trees.
Joyful family of five with three children laugh together on wooden bridge during fall family photo session.
New parents lovingly gaze at their sleeping newborn baby wearing a grey bow headband on a white bed.
Baby girl in pink dress celebrates first birthday with number one balloon in sunny outdoor park setting.
Three brothers share a sweet hug on a rustic path surrounded by colorful fall foliage outdoors.
Two boys in formal attire sit on blanket outdoors as one whispers a secret into the other's ear.
Young girl in red dress and boy in white sweater share a warm hug outdoors among pine trees.
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Family & Newborn Photographer

Kristen Zell Photography specializes in newborn, milestone, and family photography for growing families throughout Chicago’s northwest suburbs. From cozy studio newborn sessions to outdoor family portraits, each session is designed to create timeless, natural images

Photographer silhouetted against large softbox light photographing newborn baby in studio.
Hello, I am Kristen.

Your newborn & family photographer.

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Blonde mother in white top gently kisses her newborn baby dressed in pink in a softly lit bedroom.
Happy family of five with two young boys and a newborn baby girl cuddles together on a beige sofa.
Loving father in green shirt gazes at his newborn baby girl wearing a delicate white bow headband.


Your family is growing and changing so quickly! No matter what phase your family is in, you will want to look back on these moments and remember your highlights. I would love to help you document your family's current phase!

Couple sharing a tender kiss moment while holding their sleeping newborn baby by a bright window.

"Creating memories, one photo at a time."

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New parents in blue outfits sit on nursery carpet with newborn beside gray crib with ocean mobile.
New parents in blue outfits cuddle their alert newborn baby on a bed from an overhead angle.
New parents lying on floor bonding with their newborn baby dressed in sage green outfit and matching hat.



Based in Lake Zurich, Kristen Zell Photography serves growing families throughout Barrington, Arlington Heights, Deer Park, Hawthorn Woods, Libertyville, Kildeer, Palatine, and surrounding northwest Chicago suburbs.