McHenry County Illinois outdoor summer family session by Nicole Kilday Photography

Illinois & Wisconsin lifestyle family, portrait, & studio photographer

Silhouette of a pregnant woman standing in front of a window, smiling, with backlit lighting creating a black and white contrast during her winter in-home maternity session in McHenry, IL by Nicole Kilday Photography.

Four children, lie in a crib, sharing an intimate moment with their new brother during their in-home family newborn photo session in McHenry, IL by Nicole Kilday Photography

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Portrait & Studio Pricing Guide

Proof we loved in all seasons, the good old days

What if your family photos weren’t about getting everyone to look at the camera — but about remembering how this season felt?

Not the perfectly coordinated outfits or the moment everyone smiled at once, but the way your toddler still reaches for you without thinking. The way your baby curls into your chest. The way you instinctively sway when the room gets quiet. The way love shows up in the in-betweens — unprompted, unpolished, and deeply yours.

My family sessions are rooted in documenting connection as it exists right now. The messy joy. The ordinary magic. The fleeting details you don’t realize you’ll miss until they’re gone.

Come as you are. We’ll let the rest unfold.

Lifestyle family, maternity, newborn, and studio photography serving Illinois and Wisconsin. Sessions begin at $500 and include 30–120 minutes of coverage, 50–100+ images per hour, digital galleries, print rights, and planning guidance. Studio sessions held inside The Ellery in Crystal Lake, IL.

Two children, a boy and a girl, play on a plastic slide outside on grass, laughing and hugging each other, with a dog in the background during their at-home family photo session in McHenry, IL by Nicole Kilday Photography

Photo sessions for family, maternity, milestones, engagements, & more

Because someday, this will be the good old days.

The Legacy Session

Up to 2 hours of documentary coverage ○ One meaningful location or a short adventure ○ 80+ thoughtfully edited images ○ Pre-session planning ○ Gentle storytelling direction · Online gallery (6 months) ○ Full print rights ○ Priority 3-4 week turnaround time

$1,250.00

The Keepsake Session

30 minutes of coverage ○ One preset location ○ 35+ thoughtfully edited images ○ Online gallery (3 months) ○ Full print rights ○ 6 week turnaround. This is a simplified experience and does not include the depth, planning, or flexibility of a Legacy Session.

$500.00

Notice — Family and portrait sessions are offered Monday–Thursday. Weekend availability is limited and reserved for weddings, births, or special circumstances only.

A family of four sitting on a beige couch in a brightly lit studio at The Ellery in Crystal Lake IL during their newborn family photo session indoors in the fall with Nicole Kilday Photography

Studio sessions for family, maternity, branding, & more

• 1 hour of coverage inside The Ellery (Crystal Lake, IL)

• Sessions held Monday–Thursday

• Clean, minimalist studio environment with multiple looks available

• On average, 50 images per hour together

• Digital gallery with high-resolution + social-media-ready files

• Unlimited downloads for the lifetime of the gallery (6 months)

• Full print rights + access to our professional print shop

• Pre-session planning call to get to know you and your vision

• A storytelling approach focused on connection, comfort, and presence

• Ideal for families, couples, branding, or anyone wanting a simple, timeless space