Welcome!

Hi, I’m Abigail, an award-winning Maternity and Newborn Photographer and the heart behind Abigail Joyce Studios!

My team and I are proud to serve families in Chicago, IL, and nearby townships with passion and dedication.

Shaping Memories

We specialize in capturing the real, heartfelt moments that become timeless memories. From sleepy newborn yawns and wobbly toddler steps to cherished family milestones!

On-location & Premium Studio sessions

We've scoured the greater Chicago area to find the perfect family-friendly backdrops, and built the perfect studio we always wanted.

Pick from stunning boardwalks, vibrant skylines, sandy beaches, old forests, gentle hills, and wide-open meadows or our multiple room, easy to access studio in Oak Park.

Pricing & Products

Our session prices include:

Your photography session
Hand selected and professionally edited images
A private online gallery
Unlimited high-resolution downloads
No expiration dates, or purchase by dates
Your gallery released for private use & printing
Our convenient no-obligation print shop right in your gallery

Our Timeless Approach

We focus on a timeless approach, minimizing distractions to highlight the warm, genuine connections between you and your family.

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I'll answer your questions, provide helpful guides to prepare, and make sure you feel 100% confident you made the right choice with choosing us.

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Reviews

Andrea Scott

Working with Abbey was a dream. She squeezed us in at 37 weeks pregnant and still delivered the photos to us before baby was born. She is personable and easy to work with — and went above and beyond in delivering excellent photos and more than promised. She even made my pregnant double chin disappear. We will cherish the photos for decades and hopefully generations to come. 10/10

Ashley Knies

Amazing! Abigail did an incredible job for our family photos. We booked a mini family session for my son's 1st birthday and I love every single photo that was provided in the gallery. 10/10. You won't regret choosing her as your photographer!

Caitlyn Santiago Bell

Working with Abigail and her team was amazing. We had both our maternity and newborn shoot done with Abigail, and we are so grateful. Our maternity shoot was done by an associate at North Ave Beach, and came out beautifully. Our newborn shoot was done at the studio with Abigail, and the outcome was stunning. Abigail is so kind and welcoming, making us feel comfortable right away. We are so thankful to have done our photos with Abigail and her team!

Julia B

We decided on taking newborn photos and after lots of research we loved the airy bright style at Abigail Joyce Studios so we booked a newborn session! I was absolutely amazed by the studio and the level of care and planning to make us comfortable and prepared for the shoot. The studio has tons of dresses for mom to borrow, there was great guidance on how to zen baby out before the session, and we felt at home at the studio. Randi was our amazing photographer and she was such a pleasure to work with. She is so very talented and we’ll have these photos to look back on forever! Randi took time to pose us, helped us settle baby when she was fussy, and wowed us with the stunning final product. The photos turned out so beautiful! We will definitely be back for more family sessions in the future!

Jamie Mara

Abbey was so great to work with! She gave clear direction while also allowing us to be ourselves as a family. The outcome was such beautiful, natural photos that we’ll treasure forever.

Jessica Gabrielle

We had the best experience with Abbey for our in home newborn photos! She was so wonderful to work with and made the entire experience feel so comfortable and special. Our photos turned out absolutely beautiful, and she captured such a precious time in our lives perfectly. We will cherish these memories forever and couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out. Highly recommend💗

Amanda Oliden

Abbey was amazing to work with for our newborn session! I found her studio with a simple Google search and I’m so glad I did! She is not only kind but an exceptionally talented photographer too. She captured the most beautiful pictures of our baby and family that we will cherish for a lifetime. She is by far the best photographer I have ever working with, and I would definitely recommend!

Jamie Ratio

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I can’t recommend this photographer enough! From start to finish, the entire experience was wonderful. Abigail made my family and me feel so comfortable and relaxed, which really showed in the photos. The pictures turned out absolutely stunning—every image beautifully captured the love, joy, and special moments we shared together. Her attention to detail, creativity, and ability to capture genuine emotions exceeded all of our expectations. These are memories we’ll cherish for a lifetime, and we’re so grateful for the incredible work she did. If you’re looking for someone who is talented, professional, and truly passionate about what she does, look no further. Thank you for giving us photos we’ll treasure forever!

Rebecca Alexander

We couldn’t be happier with our experience with Abbey! From the moment she arrived, Abbey made us feel so comfortable and at ease. She was incredibly patient, taking breaks whenever our newborn needed them and giving our toddler the time and space to just be a toddler. Despite our toddler not wanting to sit still, she somehow managed to capture the most beautiful, natural moments that perfectly reflect our family. The photos are absolutely stunning and timeless. If you’re looking for a photographer who is amazing with young children and delivers gorgeous photos, we can’t recommend her enough!

Alison Vest

A dream of an experience! We’ve used Abbey for maternity & newborn / family photos - both times she made us feel comfortable, welcomed, and wished we could’ve just chatted - you’ll want to hang out with her. The gown closet, props *bow swaddles* and rooms are a DREAM. Really appreciate how she directs & tweaks your poses to help adjust awkward hands and postures and double chins (looking out for you like a big sister). Book her!!!!

A Note from Abigail

In 2012 I fell in love with newborn photography. I saw the amazing beauty each newborn brings into this world. Since then, I have dedicated myself to the evolving craft of newborn portraits.

In 2021 I began building a team who values these precious moments as much as I do. We are a dedicated family centered practice for the amazing families of Chicago with studios in Oak Park, IL and Hinsdale, IL.

While we specialize in newborn photography, our practice is a family-centered one, from expecting couples with our maternity sessions to family groups in our Generational Sessions.

We provide maternity photography to our expecting mothers, children photography as your babies quickly grow up, and family portraits as you document each amazing year.

Getting to know you and seeing your story unfold over the years is an amazing journey, and both myself and my team are honored to be apart of it.

Behind the scenes is an amazing team that unites our vision and works to make all this possible.

I am a PPA member and have joined the NAPCP where we strive to be the best in our field. We're recognized to be a leader in Chicago by MyKidList, Peerspace, Expertise, and more.

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