Golden Photography

Family photos at Biltmore Country Club

August 6, 2024

You may have heard of the Biltmore far away from here, but this is the Biltmore Country Club in Barrington, Illinois, a beautiful suburb just outside Chicago. Maybe you’ve heard of this club or maybe you’ve been there for a wedding or golf outing? If you’re a member, have you thought about having your family photos taken there?

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It literally rained on me as I pulled into the parking lot but a quick 5 minutes later the clouds broke for a beautiful sunset! I had plenty of unique spots to choose from around the club’s grounds. Of course, there were beautiful flowers, stonework, and everything was well-maintained (a little different than a local preserve where sometimes the wildflowers are hard to find depending on the time of the year). Being smack in the middle of summer, most wildflowers have wilted away with fall just around the corner so this was a nice change of pace for me.

I must note that this is a private club, so if you’re a local photographer wanting to photograph a family here or loving this location for your own photos please be sure you are photographing a member/you are a member and that you have permission to be on their grounds.

I loved having the chance to photograph this family at the Biltmore in Barrington. If you’re a member and you’d like to have your family photos taken at the Biltmore Country Club, please don’t hesitate to ask me. Please contact me today to make it happen! Or if you are a member at another Country Club in the Lake County or northern Cook county areas and you think their location would be perfect for a photography session I’m happy to help plan that photo session with you.

Stacy of Golden Photography has a studio located in downtown Lake Zurich, IL but photographs families all throughout the Chicago suburbs. For over 15 years she’s been photographing relaxed, fun-loving families throughout Lake County and Cook County in the Chicago suburbs. She specializes in maternity, newborns, families. She has consistently been named one of the best newborn photographers in Chicago since 2017.

Barrington family photographer

August 16, 2021

This family is new-ish to the area. She’s originally from the area but has recently moved back. I am so glad she reached out for family photos this past fall! She has an adorable son that was very curious about everything and always on the go which is totally normal for his age. The curiosity tends to make me nervous on the docks, but we were sure to never let go so he couldn’t wander too far. I’m pretty laid back when I shoot, so it all works out. Lots of play and they’re all good!

He was also at the fun age where everything was “wow”. A boat zooms by. “Wow!” A goose flies overhead. “Wow!”. A fish jumps in the water. “Wow!” Its such a fun age and it make me special because everything I do is simply amazing. Haha. I know its a fun age as a parent, too.

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Seriously – those little teeth and the blonde hair are simply the best! I can’t wait to see them again this fall! I am always amazed at how much kids grow in the span of a year.

If you’re looking for a Barrington family photographer, let’s chat! I photograph families all throughout the Chicago suburbs including Grayslake, Libertyville, Lake Zurich, Palatine, Buffalo Grove, and more! For outdoor, sunset family sessions I have a handful of spots I love to use, this water location in Barrington is a family favorite. After doing this for 12+ years I definitely have a handful of spots that work well.

For more information please contact me today. My fall schedule usually fills up months in advance, so I always recommend reaching out early to ensure you get a spot on my calendar.

newborn photographer Mt. Prospect IL

August 2, 2021

This is baby number three and boy number one for this family!! Like most newborns, he loved being swaddled and wrapped up, nice and cozy. Plus he had a very full head of hair! I loved how it peeked out from behind from the bonnets since it really showed off how much he had!

Mom gave me the green light to do as I please and I had some new items I was wanting to use, so I had a lot of fun with this session. Sleepy baby. First boy. Lots of hair. Calm and awake at the end. Perfection, right?

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He slept so well and I was able to pose him a ton, but he was awake at the end and ready to party with me. Back in the day I used to stress if that happened, but anymore I roll with it and keep doing my thing. I love seeing their little expressions when they are awake (and many of them make me laugh) so I take advantage of their awake times. Sometimes they give me the biggest stink eye, which we all know will resurface when they hit those very fun pre-teen years. Haha. Enjoy those looks for the years to come, parents.

My studio is located in downtown Lake Zurich, IL. However, I photograph families throughout Chicagoland including Mt. Prospect, Wheeling, Palatine, Arlington Heights, Barrington, Inverness, and more. My private studio is full of everything needed for your session, so just bring your newborn baby and you’re all set! Everything you see here belongs to the studio, so know that I have you covered!

Due to the amount of time dedicated to a newborn session, it is important you book with me before baby is here. Most moms contact me in their 2nd trimester to be placed on my calendar, so spots tend to fill early. If you’d like to book or want more information on packages and options, please contact me today!

R family | Lake Zurich family photography

July 26, 2021

I’ve been photographing this family for a number of years, now. I started when their oldest was a newborn and I cannot believe he’s gotten so big! Same for their little girl, too. She wasn’t too excited about having her photo taken on this particular day (stranger danger is real for many kids this age), but she eventually warmed up to me.

Throughout their session her big brother was being so sweet, trying to cheer her up. I loved seeing him hug her and love on her while I was photographing the four of them. He’s a total ham that loves the camera, too. I’m sure it will change in years to come, but in the meantime I’ll take it!

They are local to Lake Zurich and I had them meet me in a brand new spot not too far from my studio. It worked out beautifully! And when I say brand new, this place didn’t exist a few years ago and they were still working on at the time of this session. I cannot wait to see how it looks in the years to come! I’m super excited to have a place like this so close!

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I cannot wait to see this family again, very soon! Thanks for putting your trust in me and what I do year after year.

If you’re in the Lake Zurich, Barrington, Palatine, Libertyville, or surrounding Chicago suburbs I would love to chat with you to see if we’re a good fit! My posed/unposed method of photographing families usually means you have a relaxed night loving on your family while I direct you along the way. I have a handful of spots I love to use, so no need to find a spot yourself. Leave it all to me – I’ve been doing this for 12 years and am here to make a session as fun and stress-free as possible for you.

You can contact me for more information or see more examples of what I do here. Sessions tend to book months in advance, so please contact me early to be sure you can get onto my calendar. I cannot wait to work with you!