Chicago Suburbs
Newborn, Maternity & Family
Photographer
Chicago newborn photographer specializing in timeless maternity, newborn, and family portraits across Chicago’s northwest suburbs.
Heartwritten Photography is a newborn, maternity, and family photography studio serving families across Arlington Heights, Mt Prospect, and Chicago’s northwest suburbs.
I’m Alice, the photographer behind Heartwritten Photography — a Chicago newborn photographer specializing in maternity, newborn, and family portraits for growing families throughout the Chicago northwest suburbs.
I specialize in capturing the quiet beauty of maternity, your baby’s first newborn days, and the joyful chaos of toddler giggles and family milestones.
Every session is thoughtfully guided, naturally styled, and created with love, light, and connection so your images feel personal, emotional, and true to your family.
Why Families Choose Heartwritten Photography
Families looking for a Chicago newborn photographer often choose Heartwritten Photography for the calm, natural experience and timeless editing style.
✔ Newborn safety focused with baby-led posing
✔ Calm, cozy studio in Arlington Heights
✔ Client closet available for moms + maternity gowns
✔ Fully guided posing for a stress-free experience
✔ Soft, timeless editing that never goes out of style
✔ Trusted by hundreds of Chicago-area families
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Signature Photography Experiences
Newborn Photography
Your baby’s first days deserve to be remembered with softness, safety, and intention. Studio newborn sessions include beautifully styled setups, family portraits, sibling images, and a calm baby-paced experience designed around your little one.
Maternity Photography
Embrace the anticipation and joy of motherhood with beautiful pregnancy photography / pregnancy portraits that showcase your glow and the love for your growing family.
Family Photography
Cherish the connections that bind you with heartwarming family portraits that capture the love, laughter, and genuine moments that define your unique story.
Why Heartwritten Photography Feels Different
I know how overwhelming it can feel to plan photos with a newborn, toddlers, or while preparing for a new baby.
That is why every session is built to feel easy.
You do not need to worry about posing, what to bring, or how your children will behave.
I guide everything — from wardrobe planning to baby soothing to final image selection — so you can simply enjoy the experience.
With over 10 years of experience and a studio created specifically for growing families, every detail is designed to make your session feel effortless.
Loved by Chicago Families
Alexandra Looff
2 months ago
We had such a wonderful experience with our studio newborn session at Heartwritten Photography. Alice was incredibly kind, patient, and accommodating throughout the entire process. Our 2-week-old son was very fussy during the session, but Alice never made us feel rushed. She helped soothe him, gave us plenty of time to get him settled, and was so patient while getting him photo-ready.
The studio was also amazingly well stocked — she had everything we could possibly need for our son, including so many adorable outfit and prop options. I showed her just a few inspiration photos when we arrived, and she completely took it from there. The final photos turned out even better than we imagined.
We truly could not be happier with both the experience and the beautiful photos we now have of this special time, we will be back. Highly recommend!
The studio was also amazingly well stocked — she had everything we could possibly need for our son, including so many adorable outfit and prop options. I showed her just a few inspiration photos when we arrived, and she completely took it from there. The final photos turned out even better than we imagined.
We truly could not be happier with both the experience and the beautiful photos we now have of this special time, we will be back. Highly recommend!
Alexandra Looff
2 months ago
We had such a wonderful experience with our studio newborn session at Heartwritten Photography. Alice was incredibly kind, patient, and accommodating throughout the entire process. Our 2-week-old son was very fussy during the session, but Alice never made us feel rushed. She helped soothe him, gave us plenty of time to get him settled, and was so patient while getting him photo-ready.
The studio was also amazingly well stocked — she had everything we could possibly need for our son, including so many adorable outfit and prop options. I showed her just a few inspiration photos when we arrived, and she completely took it from there. The final photos turned out even better than we imagined.
We truly could not be happier with both the experience and the beautiful photos we now have of this special time, we will be back. Highly recommend!
The studio was also amazingly well stocked — she had everything we could possibly need for our son, including so many adorable outfit and prop options. I showed her just a few inspiration photos when we arrived, and she completely took it from there. The final photos turned out even better than we imagined.
We truly could not be happier with both the experience and the beautiful photos we now have of this special time, we will be back. Highly recommend!
Johanna Budde
2 months ago
Alice is fantastic! Her work is beautiful and she is great at working with young kids who may be camera shy.
Johanna Budde
2 months ago
Alice is fantastic! Her work is beautiful and she is great at working with young kids who may be camera shy.
Alexis Corrales
3 months ago
I absolutely loved working with Alice. She was amazing with my baby and was so kind. Her photos are beautiful. I would recommend to anyone who is looking for infant photos.
Alexis Corrales
3 months ago
I absolutely loved working with Alice. She was amazing with my baby and was so kind. Her photos are beautiful. I would recommend to anyone who is looking for infant photos.
Casey Zhan
3 months ago
We had such an amazing experience with Alice! She was incredibly patient with our baby, which made the entire session feel calm and enjoyable instead of stressful. She guided us through every pose so naturally, even as first-time parents, and made us feel completely at ease. The final photos turned out absolutely beautiful—better than we could have imagined. We’re so grateful for the memories she captured and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for both a talented and thoughtful photographer!
Casey Zhan
3 months ago
We had such an amazing experience with Alice! She was incredibly patient with our baby, which made the entire session feel calm and enjoyable instead of stressful. She guided us through every pose so naturally, even as first-time parents, and made us feel completely at ease. The final photos turned out absolutely beautiful—better than we could have imagined. We’re so grateful for the memories she captured and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for both a talented and thoughtful photographer!
Niyanta Kumar
4 months ago
My husband and I had a wonderful experience working with Alice for our maternity photos. She listened to what I was looking for and took the time to try many different ideas. She was mindful of my comfort and was very efficient which helped capture memories before I got too tired or hungry 🙂 We loved how our pictures turned out! Thank you Alice for the belly memories.
I would highly recommend Heartwritten photography and Alice!
I would highly recommend Heartwritten photography and Alice!
Niyanta Kumar
4 months ago
My husband and I had a wonderful experience working with Alice for our maternity photos. She listened to what I was looking for and took the time to try many different ideas. She was mindful of my comfort and was very efficient which helped capture memories before I got too tired or hungry 🙂 We loved how our pictures turned out! Thank you Alice for the belly memories.
I would highly recommend Heartwritten photography and Alice!
I would highly recommend Heartwritten photography and Alice!
Julia Singer
7 months ago
Alice has a true gift for capturing moments in the most natural, heartfelt, and beautiful way. She has photographed several major milestones for us and every single experience has been incredible. What I appreciate most is how comfortable and relaxed she makes everyone feel. Her patience, creativity, and attention to detail always shine through. Every gallery I’ve received has been filled with so many stunning images that choosing favorites becomes almost impossible. She consistently goes above and beyond to make each session special and personal. I’m truly grateful to have these memories preserved so perfectly. I highly recommend Alice and Heartwritten Photography.
Julia Singer
7 months ago
Alice has a true gift for capturing moments in the most natural, heartfelt, and beautiful way. She has photographed several major milestones for us and every single experience has been incredible. What I appreciate most is how comfortable and relaxed she makes everyone feel. Her patience, creativity, and attention to detail always shine through. Every gallery I’ve received has been filled with so many stunning images that choosing favorites becomes almost impossible. She consistently goes above and beyond to make each session special and personal. I’m truly grateful to have these memories preserved so perfectly. I highly recommend Alice and Heartwritten Photography.
Klaudia Gialamas
7 months ago
We had an incredible experience with Heartwritten Photography! Alice did an AMAZING job capturing our family. I have 2 little kids and wanted an indoor photo session option so that weather wouldn’t be an issue. Alice had incredible sets to choose from for a Christmas family mini session. She made everyone feel comfortable and even had a snack for my toddler as a treat for cooperating. We received the photos with such a quick turnaround and Alice did a wonderful job editing them. We could not be happier with our experience with Alice and Heartwritten Photography!
Klaudia Gialamas
7 months ago
We had an incredible experience with Heartwritten Photography! Alice did an AMAZING job capturing our family. I have 2 little kids and wanted an indoor photo session option so that weather wouldn’t be an issue. Alice had incredible sets to choose from for a Christmas family mini session. She made everyone feel comfortable and even had a snack for my toddler as a treat for cooperating. We received the photos with such a quick turnaround and Alice did a wonderful job editing them. We could not be happier with our experience with Alice and Heartwritten Photography!
Anna DeRango
8 months ago
Alice did an amazing job photographing my newborn! She was patient, kind, and accommodating during this very precious, yet stressful time. Her studio was easy to get to with ample parking, which was ideal with a 2 week old baby and two toddlers. The inside is very spacious and organized which made for a smooth photoshoot. The photos came out beautifully and I cannot wait to share them with family and friends! I highly recommend Heartwritten Photography!
Anna DeRango
8 months ago
Alice did an amazing job photographing my newborn! She was patient, kind, and accommodating during this very precious, yet stressful time. Her studio was easy to get to with ample parking, which was ideal with a 2 week old baby and two toddlers. The inside is very spacious and organized which made for a smooth photoshoot. The photos came out beautifully and I cannot wait to share them with family and friends! I highly recommend Heartwritten Photography!
Catherine Serbin
9 months ago
We had such a wonderful experience with Alice at Heartwritten Photography! She made our family and maternity session feel so natural and easy – even with a five-year-old in the mix. Alice went out of her way to make our daughter feel special and included, and it truly shows in the photos. Her kindness, warmth, and professionalism put us completely at ease, and she delivered our gallery in less than a week! The photos are absolutely beautiful, and we can’t wait to see her again next month for our newborn and sister session. I can’t recommend Alice enough! She captures moments in such a genuine, heartfelt way.
Catherine Serbin
9 months ago
We had such a wonderful experience with Alice at Heartwritten Photography! She made our family and maternity session feel so natural and easy – even with a five-year-old in the mix. Alice went out of her way to make our daughter feel special and included, and it truly shows in the photos. Her kindness, warmth, and professionalism put us completely at ease, and she delivered our gallery in less than a week! The photos are absolutely beautiful, and we can’t wait to see her again next month for our newborn and sister session. I can’t recommend Alice enough! She captures moments in such a genuine, heartfelt way.
Adrianna Dzierzanowski
9 months ago
Alicja is a wonderful photographer! Her work is a reflection of her true skill, love and dedication to photography. She is kind, accommodating and understanding. I am extremely pleased with my photos from our session! Highly recommend!!
Adrianna Dzierzanowski
9 months ago
Alicja is a wonderful photographer! Her work is a reflection of her true skill, love and dedication to photography. She is kind, accommodating and understanding. I am extremely pleased with my photos from our session! Highly recommend!!
Tina Mei
1 year ago
Alice was amazing ! We booked her to photograph our newborn son and the pictures turned out so great! She was so gentle with him as I was nervous being a first time mom but she made my worries melt away. She is a swaddle genius ! We will definitely be going back for milestone pictures and family portraits
Tina Mei
1 year ago
Alice was amazing ! We booked her to photograph our newborn son and the pictures turned out so great! She was so gentle with him as I was nervous being a first time mom but she made my worries melt away. She is a swaddle genius ! We will definitely be going back for milestone pictures and family portraits
Ricca Maria Carbon Uy
1 year ago
Alicia is the best! Amazing work done!
Ricca Maria Carbon Uy
1 year ago
Alicia is the best! Amazing work done!
Elvia Adame
1 year ago
Alice is an expert and a professional in her craft. I was so nervous going with an infant and a toddler but my toddler fell immediately at ease with Alice. She is so patient and wonderful with children and babies. The pictures turned out beautiful and she has a wonderful selection of props to dress up your infant or toddlers for unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime. Seriously get the deluxe package. It’s absolutely worth it!
Elvia Adame
1 year ago
Alice is an expert and a professional in her craft. I was so nervous going with an infant and a toddler but my toddler fell immediately at ease with Alice. She is so patient and wonderful with children and babies. The pictures turned out beautiful and she has a wonderful selection of props to dress up your infant or toddlers for unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime. Seriously get the deluxe package. It’s absolutely worth it!
Jillian Popp
1 year ago
Alice from Heartwritten photography was amazing to work with. She had everything needed in studio for the shoot and made me & my little one feel comfortable. Will be using her in the future for shoots! Thank you!
Jillian Popp
1 year ago
Alice from Heartwritten photography was amazing to work with. She had everything needed in studio for the shoot and made me & my little one feel comfortable. Will be using her in the future for shoots! Thank you!
Aleksandra Bloom
1 year ago
Alice was wonderful to work with, so great with our daughter, and we were even able to get some amazing baby and dog photos. She was very communicative and gave great suggestions before and during the photo shoot. I also loved that she showed us the photos on her camera as she was taking them for in the moment feedback (though our only comments were “that’s amazing” and “I love it!”). She took so many incredible photos that it was so hard to narrow it down to our favorites (we ended up ordering more than what was included in our package!), and we are beyond thrilled with the finished product! We would 100% recommend Heartwritten Photography and have already recommended her to our friends! Thank you so much for capturing these amazing family moments.
Aleksandra Bloom
1 year ago
Alice was wonderful to work with, so great with our daughter, and we were even able to get some amazing baby and dog photos. She was very communicative and gave great suggestions before and during the photo shoot. I also loved that she showed us the photos on her camera as she was taking them for in the moment feedback (though our only comments were “that’s amazing” and “I love it!”). She took so many incredible photos that it was so hard to narrow it down to our favorites (we ended up ordering more than what was included in our package!), and we are beyond thrilled with the finished product! We would 100% recommend Heartwritten Photography and have already recommended her to our friends! Thank you so much for capturing these amazing family moments.
Mayra Ocampo Chakchay
1 year ago
Alice was amazing to work with. She was organized and responsive. She truly dedicates herself to capturing your vision. I sent her inspo and she was ready to replicate it on the day of our shoot. She also had various suggestions and modifications that made the photos even better. We booked a maternity shoot and absolutely loved our results. Her passion for capturing the special moments was evident. She would get so excited when she captured the shot. We will be back for new born pictures!
Mayra Ocampo Chakchay
1 year ago
Alice was amazing to work with. She was organized and responsive. She truly dedicates herself to capturing your vision. I sent her inspo and she was ready to replicate it on the day of our shoot. She also had various suggestions and modifications that made the photos even better. We booked a maternity shoot and absolutely loved our results. Her passion for capturing the special moments was evident. She would get so excited when she captured the shot. We will be back for new born pictures!
Adriana Nardulli
1 year ago
Alice was super responsive and helpful throughout the scheduling process and was able to get us in for newborn shots super fast! She was also very helpful and patient when our newborn wouldn’t fall asleep for the photos. She truly captured magic and we are so thrilled with how they turned out!
Adriana Nardulli
1 year ago
Alice was super responsive and helpful throughout the scheduling process and was able to get us in for newborn shots super fast! She was also very helpful and patient when our newborn wouldn’t fall asleep for the photos. She truly captured magic and we are so thrilled with how they turned out!
Krishna Chaitanya
1 year ago
Alicja is an exceptional photographer. We are so glad we found her; she took amazing photos of our newborn. I would definitely recommend her, as she is wonderful to work with and made the entire photo shoot a fantastic experience.
Krishna Chaitanya
1 year ago
Alicja is an exceptional photographer. We are so glad we found her; she took amazing photos of our newborn. I would definitely recommend her, as she is wonderful to work with and made the entire photo shoot a fantastic experience.
Meg Lee
1 year ago
Alice is a treasure. We went to her for a newborn session but would be happy to have her shoot other milestones. She was patient, communicative, kindm and very practiced at her craft. We were able to sit back and relax during the shoot. She has plenty of props but happy to integrate anything we brought. Photos and editing were terrific! Her studio is spacious and lit well. We are so excited to share the photos with our friends and family!
Response from the owner 1 year ago
Thank you so much for your kind words! It means the world to hear that you had such a relaxed and enjoyable experience during your newborn session. Capturing these precious early moments is always so special, and I’m so happy you love the photos! I’d love to be there for all your little one’s milestones—can’t wait to see your family again! 😊✨ #ChicagoNewbornPhotographer #MaternityAndNewborn #HeartwrittenPhotographyMeg Lee
1 year ago
Alice is a treasure. We went to her for a newborn session but would be happy to have her shoot other milestones. She was patient, communicative, kindm and very practiced at her craft. We were able to sit back and relax during the shoot. She has plenty of props but happy to integrate anything we brought. Photos and editing were terrific! Her studio is spacious and lit well. We are so excited to share the photos with our friends and family!
Response from the owner 1 year ago
Thank you so much for your kind words! It means the world to hear that you had such a relaxed and enjoyable experience during your newborn session. Capturing these precious early moments is always so special, and I’m so happy you love the photos! I’d love to be there for all your little one’s milestones—can’t wait to see your family again! 😊✨ #ChicagoNewbornPhotographer #MaternityAndNewborn #HeartwrittenPhotography
Melanie Marsh
1 year ago
Alice is a truly talented photographer. She is so calm and patient with little ones and does her best to make everyone feel comfortable and happy throughout the entire session. Our portfolio is stunning as a result. We had such a hard time choosing which ones we wanted we actually chose over double the number we were planning on. Most importantly Alice is a wonderful person and we are thrilled to continue to support her and her business in the future. If you are looking for a photographer for your children do not look any further. Pediatrician approved! Two thumbs up <3
Response from the owner 1 year ago
Thank you so much for this incredible review! It was such a joy capturing your little ones, and I’m so glad you’re thrilled with the photos. I truly believe in making everyone feel comfortable and having fun during the session, and it means so much to hear that it showed in your experience. I’m honored to be a part of your family’s journey and can’t wait for future sessions together! 😊📸 #ChicagoFamilyPhotographer #HeartwrittenPhotography #MilestoneMemoriesMelanie Marsh
1 year ago
Alice is a truly talented photographer. She is so calm and patient with little ones and does her best to make everyone feel comfortable and happy throughout the entire session. Our portfolio is stunning as a result. We had such a hard time choosing which ones we wanted we actually chose over double the number we were planning on. Most importantly Alice is a wonderful person and we are thrilled to continue to support her and her business in the future. If you are looking for a photographer for your children do not look any further. Pediatrician approved! Two thumbs up <3
Response from the owner 1 year ago
Thank you so much for this incredible review! It was such a joy capturing your little ones, and I’m so glad you’re thrilled with the photos. I truly believe in making everyone feel comfortable and having fun during the session, and it means so much to hear that it showed in your experience. I’m honored to be a part of your family’s journey and can’t wait for future sessions together! 😊📸 #ChicagoFamilyPhotographer #HeartwrittenPhotography #MilestoneMemories
Jennifer Scislowicz
1 year ago
Our family had such a great experience with Alice. She was so professional throughout the entire process, and was especially sweet and patient with our toddler and dog. She did such a nice job on our photos. We absolutely love them!
Jennifer Scislowicz
1 year ago
Our family had such a great experience with Alice. She was so professional throughout the entire process, and was especially sweet and patient with our toddler and dog. She did such a nice job on our photos. We absolutely love them!
Brooke Kelly
1 year ago
Working with Alice was a dream! Not only is her work breath taking but her patience and her way with kids is amazing. My son loved her even though he was ready for a nap. I would recommend heartwritten photography to everyone. I cannot wait to go back and make more memories with Alice.
Response from the owner 1 year ago
Thank you so much for this sweet review! I’m so glad your little one felt comfortable, even when it was nap time! 😊 It was such a pleasure working with your family, and I can’t wait to capture more memories together in the future. Your kind words mean the world to me! 💖📷 #ChicagoFamilyPhotographer #HeartwrittenPhotography #MakingMemoriesBrooke Kelly
1 year ago
Working with Alice was a dream! Not only is her work breath taking but her patience and her way with kids is amazing. My son loved her even though he was ready for a nap. I would recommend heartwritten photography to everyone. I cannot wait to go back and make more memories with Alice.
Response from the owner 1 year ago
Thank you so much for this sweet review! I’m so glad your little one felt comfortable, even when it was nap time! 😊 It was such a pleasure working with your family, and I can’t wait to capture more memories together in the future. Your kind words mean the world to me! 💖📷 #ChicagoFamilyPhotographer #HeartwrittenPhotography #MakingMemories
Deanna Ford
1 year ago
Working with Alice was seamless. We had a rough day as a family before we came for our session. Regardless, Alice worked with us and knew how to position our very fussy little one. She got her in positions even though she was difficult to get to sleep. Our pictures turned out so well!! Especially of our little princess!
Deanna Ford
1 year ago
Working with Alice was seamless. We had a rough day as a family before we came for our session. Regardless, Alice worked with us and knew how to position our very fussy little one. She got her in positions even though she was difficult to get to sleep. Our pictures turned out so well!! Especially of our little princess!
Ewelina przybylowicz
1 year ago
My family had a session for Christmas two months later we still get compliments how beautiful the photos are . Very professional and detailed photography. We felt comfortable in a warm , natural atmosphere. Alicja is amazing! She made the moment last forever which I’m beyond thankful for .
Ewelina przybylowicz
1 year ago
My family had a session for Christmas two months later we still get compliments how beautiful the photos are . Very professional and detailed photography. We felt comfortable in a warm , natural atmosphere. Alicja is amazing! She made the moment last forever which I’m beyond thankful for .
Diana M
1 year ago
Alice was fabulous with our young kids. We appreciated that she kept things moving quickly so the kids didn’t lose interest and stayed within the promised time. The best part, of course, was the finished product! I’m kicking myself for not doing a family photo shoot sooner. The pictures, especially of the kids, were everything I had hoped for and more. Thank you Alice!
Diana M
1 year ago
Alice was fabulous with our young kids. We appreciated that she kept things moving quickly so the kids didn’t lose interest and stayed within the promised time. The best part, of course, was the finished product! I’m kicking myself for not doing a family photo shoot sooner. The pictures, especially of the kids, were everything I had hoped for and more. Thank you Alice!
Shannon Hunter
1 year ago
Our new photographer of choice! Alice is so wonderful and her work is amazing! We did our mini Christmas shoot and her patience with our 5 month old and dog to get the right picture was incredible. Every photo she took was stunning! I will definitely use her here on out to capture our family moments!
Response from the owner 1 year ago
Thank you so much for the kind words! It was such a joy capturing your family’s Christmas moments, and I’m so happy you loved the photos. Working with your sweet 5-month-old and dog was so fun! I’m honored to be your photographer of choice and can’t wait to capture many more special moments for your family! 😊🎄📸 #ChicagoFamilyPhotographer #HeartwrittenPhotography #FamilyMemoriesShannon Hunter
1 year ago
Our new photographer of choice! Alice is so wonderful and her work is amazing! We did our mini Christmas shoot and her patience with our 5 month old and dog to get the right picture was incredible. Every photo she took was stunning! I will definitely use her here on out to capture our family moments!
Response from the owner 1 year ago
Thank you so much for the kind words! It was such a joy capturing your family’s Christmas moments, and I’m so happy you loved the photos. Working with your sweet 5-month-old and dog was so fun! I’m honored to be your photographer of choice and can’t wait to capture many more special moments for your family! 😊🎄📸 #ChicagoFamilyPhotographer #HeartwrittenPhotography #FamilyMemories
Anna Szczepanska
1 year ago
I love my family pictures! I definitely coming back for more!
Anna Szczepanska
1 year ago
I love my family pictures! I definitely coming back for more!
Monika Kolman
2 years ago
We had the best experience with Heartwritten Photography for our Christmas photos. Alice’s attention to detail is evident in every aspect of her work, from the set design to the final images.
She is incredibly talented, very warm, professional and organized. Photo sessions with a dog and a baby are a bit of a challenge, but Alice was able to capture beautiful, natural moments that we will cherish forever.
I would highly recommend her to my friends and family. Not to mention the holiday set in her studio was absolutely stunning. It wasn’t just a backdrop; it was a real, beautifully designed space.
Alice really cares about her clients and knows how important these memories are. We got the pictures very quickly so I was able to order my Christmas cards in time. Thank you!
She is incredibly talented, very warm, professional and organized. Photo sessions with a dog and a baby are a bit of a challenge, but Alice was able to capture beautiful, natural moments that we will cherish forever.
I would highly recommend her to my friends and family. Not to mention the holiday set in her studio was absolutely stunning. It wasn’t just a backdrop; it was a real, beautifully designed space.
Alice really cares about her clients and knows how important these memories are. We got the pictures very quickly so I was able to order my Christmas cards in time. Thank you!
Monika Kolman
2 years ago
We had the best experience with Heartwritten Photography for our Christmas photos. Alice’s attention to detail is evident in every aspect of her work, from the set design to the final images.
She is incredibly talented, very warm, professional and organized. Photo sessions with a dog and a baby are a bit of a challenge, but Alice was able to capture beautiful, natural moments that we will cherish forever.
I would highly recommend her to my friends and family. Not to mention the holiday set in her studio was absolutely stunning. It wasn’t just a backdrop; it was a real, beautifully designed space.
Alice really cares about her clients and knows how important these memories are. We got the pictures very quickly so I was able to order my Christmas cards in time. Thank you!
She is incredibly talented, very warm, professional and organized. Photo sessions with a dog and a baby are a bit of a challenge, but Alice was able to capture beautiful, natural moments that we will cherish forever.
I would highly recommend her to my friends and family. Not to mention the holiday set in her studio was absolutely stunning. It wasn’t just a backdrop; it was a real, beautifully designed space.
Alice really cares about her clients and knows how important these memories are. We got the pictures very quickly so I was able to order my Christmas cards in time. Thank you!
Amber Neil
2 years ago
My husband and I were so very impressed by Alice. Not only was she timely with her response but, her professionalism during our session was amazing. Our little girl had missed the “newborn” window and we were nervous about how the session would go since she was a few weeks older. But Alice put us right at ease and we are going to continue to use her for professional family photos! She is great!
Amber Neil
2 years ago
My husband and I were so very impressed by Alice. Not only was she timely with her response but, her professionalism during our session was amazing. Our little girl had missed the “newborn” window and we were nervous about how the session would go since she was a few weeks older. But Alice put us right at ease and we are going to continue to use her for professional family photos! She is great!
Gianna Mei
2 years ago
We went to Alice to get Christmas photos yesterday and she was absolutely amazing. I was extremely nervous because we have a toddler and newborn but she took her time making sure we got the perfect photo of everyone (including the baby). She played around with different props to make sure both kids were comfortable & had beautiful photos. She was also very sweet & welcoming. We will definitely be going back to her!!!
Gianna Mei
2 years ago
We went to Alice to get Christmas photos yesterday and she was absolutely amazing. I was extremely nervous because we have a toddler and newborn but she took her time making sure we got the perfect photo of everyone (including the baby). She played around with different props to make sure both kids were comfortable & had beautiful photos. She was also very sweet & welcoming. We will definitely be going back to her!!!
Patricia
2 years ago
We are very pleased to give Alicja of Heartwritten Photography a 5 star rating. She is a talented, helpful, & creative photographer. Quick to respond to texts & phone calls, her suggestions for the photoshoot were right on. Her positive personality at our shoot of 13 family members was especially appreciated when a toddler wasn’t so cooperative. Her fee matched the quality she delivered. Very happy with the results we received from her.
Patricia
Patricia
Patricia
2 years ago
We are very pleased to give Alicja of Heartwritten Photography a 5 star rating. She is a talented, helpful, & creative photographer. Quick to respond to texts & phone calls, her suggestions for the photoshoot were right on. Her positive personality at our shoot of 13 family members was especially appreciated when a toddler wasn’t so cooperative. Her fee matched the quality she delivered. Very happy with the results we received from her.
Patricia
Patricia
Sukhpreet Singh
2 years ago
Alice did an amazing job with our maternity photoshoot. She had great recommendations for outfit and poses ideas. The photos turned out beautiful and will definitely be using her for future photoshoots.
Sukhpreet Singh
2 years ago
Alice did an amazing job with our maternity photoshoot. She had great recommendations for outfit and poses ideas. The photos turned out beautiful and will definitely be using her for future photoshoots.
Tikku George
2 years ago
Alice at Heartwritten Photography was a joy to work with. She made my family feel very welcomed and her pictures of us were captured beautifully. She was prompt with the delivery of the album. 10/10 will return to her!
Tikku George
2 years ago
Alice at Heartwritten Photography was a joy to work with. She made my family feel very welcomed and her pictures of us were captured beautifully. She was prompt with the delivery of the album. 10/10 will return to her!
Ask 44
2 years ago
Great photographer! Very skilled & patient with kids! She took her time throughout each session with all 3 of our kids ! Highly recommended!
Ask 44
2 years ago
Great photographer! Very skilled & patient with kids! She took her time throughout each session with all 3 of our kids ! Highly recommended!
john MOUG
2 years ago
Fantastic! My wife and I joke that Alice is the baby whisperer because she was able to get all these great poses while the baby was sleeping. Reasonable prices, enjoyable to be around, we’ll definitely be back.
john MOUG
2 years ago
Fantastic! My wife and I joke that Alice is the baby whisperer because she was able to get all these great poses while the baby was sleeping. Reasonable prices, enjoyable to be around, we’ll definitely be back.
Lisa DiGrazia
2 years ago
Alice is an amazing photographer. Since moving to the area, we were in need of family and newborn photos. She is professional, creative, and amazing with children. We have 3 children (3 and under) and it can be a task to get them to all look at the camera and smile. Alice truly knows how to capture pure family moments and wants to make sure you are happy with the end results.
Lisa DiGrazia
2 years ago
Alice is an amazing photographer. Since moving to the area, we were in need of family and newborn photos. She is professional, creative, and amazing with children. We have 3 children (3 and under) and it can be a task to get them to all look at the camera and smile. Alice truly knows how to capture pure family moments and wants to make sure you are happy with the end results.
Lisa Pham
2 years ago
Did my maternity pictures with my husband and she did a wonderful job! She made us feel very comfortable and let us try multiple poses/ outfit changes. Throughout the shoot she would also give us a sneak peek of the photos she did in case we wanted to change things up! We got our pictures back within a couple weeks and they were more than what we could’ve asked for! They turned out beautiful!
Lisa Pham
2 years ago
Did my maternity pictures with my husband and she did a wonderful job! She made us feel very comfortable and let us try multiple poses/ outfit changes. Throughout the shoot she would also give us a sneak peek of the photos she did in case we wanted to change things up! We got our pictures back within a couple weeks and they were more than what we could’ve asked for! They turned out beautiful!
Jonida Haderaj
2 years ago
Alice is an amazing photographer! We had a maternity photo session. We had such a great experience! She was professional, talented and made us feel very comfortable during the session. She did such a wonderful job and we love our photos. We highly recommend her and will absolutely use her for future photo session with our little one!
Jonida Haderaj
2 years ago
Alice is an amazing photographer! We had a maternity photo session. We had such a great experience! She was professional, talented and made us feel very comfortable during the session. She did such a wonderful job and we love our photos. We highly recommend her and will absolutely use her for future photo session with our little one!
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Meet The Artist - Alice
My name is Alicja, I am a newborn, maternity, and family photographer based in Arlington Heights. My passion for photography comes from wanting to capture life’s most precious moments: the anticipation of motherhood, the wonder of a newborn’s arrival, and the joy of family milestones.
Having been on this incredible journey myself, I understand how important each of these stages is. That’s why I’m dedicated to creating photographs that are more than that- my goal is to create visual reminders for you and your loved ones for generations to come!
Capture Life's Fleeting Moments with Our Fall Mini Sessions!
Life’s most precious moments fly by in a whirlwind of giggles, milestones, and seasonal celebrations. That’s why I offer a variety of mini sessions throughout the year, all of them are designed to create something beautiful, I’m not only talking about pictures, I am here to create memories for you and your family, memories that you can come back to in one, two, ten, even fifty years!
Imagine...
Snuggle up for heartwarming portraits! These sessions are perfect for capturing genuine moments and memories.
Celebrate the bond between mother and child with adorable mini sessions. We’ll create playful and mother and child portraits that will highlight the love and joy of motherhood.
Embrace the colors (and cold) of autumn with a fall mini session. Picture your family amongst colorful foliage, creating memories that evoke the magic of the season (it can’t get any better than that!).
Sparkle and shine with a Christmas mini session! Think lights, props, and holiday cheer – the perfect way to capture the spirit of the season. You love to see it!
Ready to create unforgettable memories? Don’t miss out – book your session today!
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Why Work With Me
Knowledge
I’ve had the privilege of documenting families at every beautiful stage: maternity photos, the awe-inspiring wonder of newborn photos, and the ever-evolving love of family photos. This wealth of experience allows me to not only understand the technical aspects of capturing stunning photographs, but also the emotional nuances of each stage.
Comfort
I believe the best photos come from genuine connections and a sense of ease. That’s why I prioritize creating a comfortable and welcoming environment where families feel relaxed and free to be themselves. Whether it’s baby photography in your cozy home or playful outdoor family photography, I’ll create a space where your unique story can unfold naturally.
Creativity
I believe that family photography is a form of art, and I approach each session as such. Whether it’s using natural light to create a soft, ethereal glow during a maternity shoot, or incorporating playful props for a fun family session, I personalize your photos to make them as unique as your family.
The Booking Process
Step 1:
Let's Connect!
The first step is simple: reach out! Fill out the easy-to-use contact form and tell me all about your vision. Here’s what I love to know:
Are you expecting a little bundle of joy and looking for stunning maternity photos? Perhaps you’d love to celebrate your growing family with a newborn photoshoot, or capture the love and laughter with a classic family session? Let me know!
While I’m flexible and can work with your schedule, letting me know your availability helps us find the perfect time for your session.
Do you have a specific theme in mind? Maybe you have a favorite location or outfit you’d like to incorporate. I’m here to listen and make your vision a reality.
Step 2:
Personalization
Within 48 hours, you’ll hear back from me! I value communication and want to ensure we’re on the same page. Here’s how we’ll connect:
Have any questions about the family photography packages, wardrobe suggestions, or the session process itself? I’m happy to answer everything and ensure you feel confident and prepared.
The choice is yours! We can continue the conversation via email if that’s most convenient, or schedule a quick phone call to chat through the details.
Step 3:
Making it Official!
Once you’ve chosen the perfect package, date, and time for your session, we’ll move forward with finalizing the details. Here’s what happens next:
The last step is booking! This ensures you have a confirmed spot and peace of mind knowing everything is in order.
Get In Touch
If you’re looking for a photographer and you connect with my work, I would love to hear from you!
Clients expirience
It was an awesome experience working with Alice! She is so great with babies, and we really loved the atmosphere at the studio. Got beautiful pictures at the end and can’t be happier with the way they turned out. Highly recommend! Thank you, Alice!”
Alexandra Ch.
“Alice took beautiful pregnancy photos for me a few days before I delivered my baby girl. She was easy to work with and I felt relaxed during the shoot. She also guided me through poses, and I could not be happier about the result. Would definitely be back for newborn photos.”
Helen Tsilora
Frequently Asked Questions
Our cozy natural light photography studio is located in Mt Prospect near Arlington Heights, serving families across Chicago’s northwest suburbs. Heartwritten Photography specializes in timeless newborn, maternity, and family portraits designed to feel warm, emotional, and beautifully natural.
The studio is thoughtfully styled with soft neutral tones, curated newborn props, maternity gowns, and a calm baby-led environment to help families feel relaxed and comfortable throughout their session.
Yes — Heartwritten Photography offers newborn photography near Mt Prospect, specializing in timeless, natural newborn portraits for families across Mt Prospect, Arlington Heights, and Chicago’s northwest suburbs.
Sessions take place in a calm, cozy natural light studio designed specifically for newborn, maternity, and family photography. Every session is baby-led, thoughtfully styled, and focused on capturing genuine connection and timeless details.
You don’t have to bring anything! I know how precious those first few days with your newborn are, and the last thing you want to worry about is packing for a baby photo session. That’s why, at Heartwritten Photography, I’ve created a fully-equipped newborn photography studio designed to take the stress out of capturing those perfect moments.
Heartwritten Photography provides a carefully curated collection of newborn props, soft wraps, delicate headbands, cozy blankets, and timeless accessories for every newborn session. The studio is styled with neutral earthy tones to create natural, heartfelt portraits that never go out of style.
A client closet with beautiful maternity gowns is also available for moms to use during maternity and newborn sessions, helping create a relaxed and fully styled experience for families across Mt Prospect, Arlington Heights, and Chicago’s northwest suburbs.
In my experience, the ideal window to capture newborns in stunning photographs is within the first 5-10 days after birth. During this ‘sleepy stage’ they are typically more peaceful and easily coaxed into adorable curled poses, resulting in those classically cherished newborn photos. I’m flexible and happy to accommodate scheduling if this timeframe doesn’t work for you. Don’t hesitate to contact me to discuss your newborn photography session!
Eager to see those adorable first smiles? Within days, you’ll get a sneak peek of your beautifully edited photos on Facebook (with your permission, of course!). Then, in 2-3 weeks, your complete online gallery awaits, brimming with high-resolution images ready to download and cherish forever. From printing stunning wall art to creating keepsakes, these memories are yours to relive and share for a lifetime.