Highly recommend Bart! As well as being extremely talented, he is also kind, professional, prompt, experienced. Needed professional headshots and Bart was able to guide me brilliantly. The resulting images were way better than I was even hoping for. read more

Bart did a photo session for us over Christmas when our family all gathered for the holiday. He did a fantastic job! Especially considering he was working with two children (4 1/2 years and nine months). Bart made sure the lighting was perfect and gave us many, many choices for us to pick the perfect picture(s). In addition, his editing of the pics we did choose was top notch! I feel very lucky that I found him and he was available to do our shoot!! Sharon Morien read more

We had to wait until 8 weeks to do our newborn photos. Bart was very accommodating and helpful during the process. We love our baby's photos and are grateful for his patience and guidance during the photo session. He is a talented photographer, a comforting presence and we are pleased to recommend his services. read more

Bart is such a great photographer very professional and extremely patient. My husband and I took our 4 week old son to get pictures taken it was the best experience ever. I would recommend it to anyone who has a new born. The pictures were great we will be returning for our six month picture and our one year! read more

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Bart Harris is extremely professional. I needed a high definition picture for the back of my first book. He was attentive to every detail and listened to my requests. The finished choices were abundant. It was hard to pick which ones I would use. Additionally he was very reasonably priced. read more

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We just received our pictures from Bart and I had to write a review. Bart Harris is one of the best photographers that I have ever met. From the start, Bart was so patient with our schedules and made sure to fit us into his busy schedule. At the studio, Bart was calm and patient throughout the entire session as we tried to calm our baby to sleep. Bart never made us feel rushed and literally stayed with us until he had optimal shots of our newborn (almost four hours). He is fantastic with kids and it is evident in his demeanor and work. Today we received the photos and I could not be more impressed with his work. Bart is a true professional and just one of the kindest most patient people I have met. I would not hesitate to reccomend him to anyone looking to schedule a professional newborn shoot. His business is truly a hidden gem in the neighborhood. read more

Believe the hype. Bart was incredibly patient with our newborn son and waited until the time was just right to take a series of stunning photos. The results were a snapshot of time that we'll treasure for a lifetime. Overall we couldn't be happier with the value, quality, and level of service we received. It's obvious that Bart is passionate about what he does and his work speaks for itself. The icing on the cake is that his rates remain very reasonable. If you're lucky enough to come across this review while looking for a photographer save yourself some time and make an appointment with Bart, you won't be disappointed. read more

This review is long overdue. Bart took pictures of our Grandson earlier this year. We still get compliments about the pictures and feel we could not have had a better photographer and photo shoot. He is Amazing. His work is upper end to perfection. His knowledge and expertise show in the detail of his work and dedication to getting the shot. I know we are slightly biased, but our grandson's pictures looked like we have a baby celebrity. Bart has the skill and patience to work with infants and the adults alike. If you see him at work , you'll immediately know what I mean. He is a pleasure to watch in his studio and simply one of the best photographers in his field. read more

We had a GREAT photo shooting experience for my 3-month old boy with Bart! He was professional, patient, and enthusiastic. Our little one was being fussy the whole time and wouldn't get sleepy. I almost gave up around 2 o'clock in the afternoon, but Bart insisted on taking baby-sleeping pictures. He said once you see the work you will understand that it was worth the wait. He was RIGHT! Those photos are so adorable! Although it took 3 hours for my baby to fall asleep and I fed my baby three times during the photo shooting, Bart was sooooo patient and supportive! Thank you Bart for your great service and for a perfect 3-month birthday gift for my little one! read more

Bart Harris is a master at his craft. He exceeded my expectations and I am thoroughly pleased with the photographs that he produced for me. He made it a very enjoyable experience. I could not have asked for a better professional photographer to take my pictures. Thank you read more

Bart did the photos for my Airbnb in Summerfield, FL. He was so professional, friendly, and helpful. He came a number of times to get the best lighting and times of day. All the photos were wonderful. Immediately the bookings have increased because the photos are so good. I would recommend him to anyone. I will use him again on my next Airbnb. read more

I decided to use Bart for my children's portraits. This was their first experience working with a photographer and it was wonderful. From the very start he laid out a plan but let me know that he was patient and would work around my children. And he did! He involved my son (8yo) in a way so that he didn't get bored while we waited out my daughter (4months) to fall asleep, trying to get those sweet sleeping pictures. He also worked hard to get us a quick turn around time for the pictures so I could have them for greeting cards. It was a great experience all around and I highly recommend him for kids portraits of all ages. read more

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We used Bart to take our newborns pictures for our announcements. Bart made it easy by knowing exactly how to create the best possible shots. He had a ton of props and was able to recommend diff ideas for us to bring with us. What I really liked about Bart is that he doesn't put a time limit but rather spend the time to make sure we were satisfied and get a ton of options. He was so personable and loved that he is a perfectionist. It really showed in the post processing. He was so easy to work with and very prompt on getting the images. I would highly recommend using Bart Harris. read more

We love the pictures Bart took of our son. I highly recommend him :)

Spend a day with Bart in his studio, and you'll quickly realize that photographing newborns is not only his passion, it's his calling. Attentive, friendly, kindhearted and incredibly patient, Bart is such a joy to work with. He has a natural way with babies that puts them immediately at ease. THIS is the photographer you want capturing those precious newborn photos! Bart showcased our daughter's personality in the most wondrous ways. She refused to sleep the better part of the morning of our shoot, and he rolled with it, capturing some amazing images that are true representations of who she is. When she finally fell asleep, he gently coaxed her into the sweetest poses with a little help from me. (Ahhhh, so THAT'S how they do it!!) And the end result brought me to tears - I couldn't believe how beautiful the photos turned out. Which brings me to the hard part...deciding which of these incredible images to purchase. Because you are going to want ALL OF THEM! Do yourself a favor and purchase the digital files. Well worth it! Bart captured more than 500 photos of our little one. Each image is a work of art that we will cherish forever. Book your session with Bart today. You will not be disappointed! read more

Bart is the best there is at portrait photography - he has a knack for capturing the perfect instant of a candid moment, which is not easy to do with children and babies. His lighting, set-ups and props are first-rate and make everyone look their best. He's also really good at photoshop! :) We are so grateful that Bart could capture this moment in time for our family and we are thrilled with all of the photos. The best part is how much FUN we had taking them! Bart is a seasoned, excellent photographer who cares very deeply about his craft and his subjects. He genuinely wants to give the best images possible; his love for the work and connection to the people behind the portrait is obvious. read more

After shopping around for Chicago photographers for our newborn, Bart was the clear choice in both price and customer service right from the get-go. When I first called him with questions he was on the phone with me for almost a half hour, taking his time to answer all my questions, and sent me an email that night with follow-up info. Most photographers request a session within 2 weeks of birth but Bart asked for our daughter to be at least 4 weeks before we came in and we are so happy we followed his advice as her chubby cheeks were in full glory! The photo shoot was even better than I could have imagined. Bart never put a time limit on the session (all other photographers usually cap it at 2 hours) so because our daughter was fussy in the beginning, we ended up being there for 6 hours. Bart never rushed us and simply worked on the photos on his computer while we changed her or I breastfed. Bart has bins and bins of props (hats, bloomers, headbands) but he also told us to bring items with sentimental meaning so we have gorgeous photos of our daughter in a handmade blanket from grandma, a scarf from Ireland, a golf club of daddy's, and a cubs hat! He has a professional eye for color combos, setting up props just right, and positioning both us and our daughter for breathtaking photos. He told us it would take 1-2 weeks for him to get all of the photos to us, but within 2 days he sent us a few photos just to tie us over knowing we were so excited. Bart is so sweet and personable and he just happens to be an amazing photographer. I would recommend him for any type of family photo shoot! read more

Found Bart Harris through Yelp. I had a good feeling about him when I saw his website. I could tell how passionate he is about his work so I emailed him and told him that I was looking for a photographer to take some pictures of my two kids and that my goal is to get some good pics of my daughter who is always a blur in photos because she's only two and doesn't sit still long enough to pose. Bart was AMAZING and my kids had a blast. He knew exactly when my kids needed to take breaks, suggested good ideas for wardrobe, and brought out fun props to make the pictures interesting. The kids really liked Bart and responded well to his direction. I was very surprised when my daughter danced, jumped and smiled on command. I could never get her to do that! I highly recommend Bart Harris, not only because he takes great photos, but also because he's a a master at photographing kids. read more

I normally do not post reviews, but I felt it necessary to share our experience with Bart Harris Photography. In the weeks leading up to our twins' arrival, my husband and I obsessively searched for the perfect photographer to capture our newborns' first days. We found that each photographer we contacted limited the photo session to an hour or two and charged an exorbitant price for the rights to the digital images. Thankfully, we found and booked Bart! Never having a child before, we quickly learned that the perfect picture of your beautiful newborn is VERY difficult to achieve in between crying fits, dirty diapers and feeding breaks (times 2!). Bart spent over 6 hours photographing our babies!! In those six hours, he was able to capture countless moments that NEVER would have been achieved in the 1-2 hours offered by other photographers. One such photo is featured on Yelp of our girl smiling, while laying on top of her sleeping brother - this was taken after hour #4! I should further mention that we also have electronic access to each of the +400 photos taken that day - you will find this is not offered by other photographers. Thank you to Bart for your exceptional work! read more

After looking for a photographer to take newborn pictures of my son at 2 weeks old, I came across Bart Harris's photography on Yelp. Read all the great reviews about his work and decided I'd book a session with him. My husband and I had a wonderful time shooting with him. We didn't feel rushed at all. Bart worked his magic to capture the most amazing newborn photos I've ever seen. Newborn photography really requires a lot of specialized skill and patience, which Bart has. You won't be disappointed in his work. Photos are like treasures, they are to be cherished for years to come. read more

Bart was awesome and the photos look amazing! Our 3 week old was a not the most cooperative during the shoot, but Bart really knows what he is doing and made us feel at ease with his professionalism and patience. His prices are very reasonable and well worth it for the quality and quantity of images we received. There is a private area in his studio for nursing mothers and I was able to view some of the images he was editing during feeding breaks. I cannot recommend Bart enough. read more

What can I say about the quality level of Bart Harris's work? HOLY COW...no pun intended (Bart did do the cover photo of Harry Caray for his book cover)! What people don't understand is Bart's portfolio speaks for itself. Look at his past clients: Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Walter Payton for the cover of a Wheaties box, Rod Stewart, digital photos for 20th Century Fox's I-Robot starting Will Smith- I would say he's pretty well qualified for any type of photo shoot. I feel very fortunate to have been able to use Bart for something as simple as family portraits. Unless you work in the advertising world you won't appreciate how talented he truly is. His uncanny ability to make a shy person thrive in front of the camera is truly remarkable. Thanks for the wonderful pictures that will last a lifetime. They are priceless! read more

What a fantastic experience! We decided to schedule a newborn shoot after our daughter was born, and found Bart's information on yelp. We contacted him, and he was nice enough to schedule an appointment within the first 5wks of her life, despite us calling when she was already 3weeks old. He even scheduled the session on a holiday weekend and my parents were able to come and watch. He had a place for me to nurse our daughter when we arrived so she would be sleepy for the session. He was so patient with her, and with us, and had great props to incorporate into the shoot. It was so much fun working with him, and he spent quite a bit of time with us. The photos turned out fantastic, and we couldn't be happier. This was a great experience, and we would highly recommend him. It is obvious he loves what he does, and it shows in his work. read more

5 Stars are not enough for Bart. I have had the fortunate pleasure of working with different photographers, in different contexts for a few years now. Bart has been the absolute best PERSON I have ever worked with. His professionalism, dedication and artistry absolutely warrants 5 stars to begin with, but the personality, genuineness and sincere passion for the art made working with him one of the best professional AND personal experiences I have had in a long time. read more

Bart couldn't have impressed my wife and me more. We chose him for our then (August 2015) newborn photo shoot. He was organized, professional and patient. He was not only one of the more affordable options, but he spent a full day with us as opposed to the other photographers who charge a premium for a 2 hour session. As you can imagine, in order for the photographer to take various unique shots, they need more than 2 hours (just some advice from a customer's perspective). We actually may contact him next August for his 1-year old photos. I would obviously recommend Bart Harris to anyone. read more

Bart Harris photography gave us an amazing newborn pictures of our little bundle of joy! Bart was phenomenal to work with, his patience is truly admirable and very necessary when dealing with newborns. He gave us detailed instructions prior to the shoot and provided so many cute props and outfits for the shoot. He is so passionate about his work and it shows through his photos. He was so great to work with and I would highly recommend him!! read more

My husband and I picked Bart to do our son's newborn shoot based on the recommendation of a friend, and we were not disappointed! Bart took his time (about 8 hours!) to capture all the moments we wanted and more. He was very invested in giving us an excellent product, and seemed to have endless patience in working with our family. It was altogether a fantastic experience and we plan on using Bart again for future photo shoots. read more

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We had a wonderful experience with Bart and highly recommend him for your newborn photo session. Not only is his work beautiful but he's extremely patient with the newborns and you get his complete attention for the day as where mos of the other photographers have a 2 or 3 hour session limit. I also really liked that he has a lot of props in the way of hats and blankets that you can work with. My only piece of advice is to book before your baby is born as his availability fills up quickly. I actually booked our appointment while in labor and on the way to the hospital just to make sure we could get a time slot for when our daughter was 2 weeks old :) read more

Bart is the best photographer I have ever seen. He got excellent photograph skill, as well as high demand for the photos as an artist, and most importantly, he was so patient. We are more than satisfied with the photos he took for our little girl. I'm pretty sure it's impossible for us to get so many wonderful photos anywhere else. read more

We did maternity and newborn photos with Bart and are beyond thrilled with the results! These are once in a lifetime moments. Bart understands this and is extremely patient and knows just how to capture the perfect poses that make photography magical. He is a wonderful, caring professional who will make sure he gives you a great experience and great photos! Don't look anywhere else. Just book with Bart! read more

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What an amazing experience! Bart was professional, patient and went over and beyond in making sure I was completely satisfied with my pictures. He took time to adjust lighting and back drop on several occasions to make sure he captured the best shots. He also took time to review the pictures with me to ensure I was happy with the results. I was indeed very happy and I highly recommend Bart for your next photo opportunity! He was the kindest gentleman who seeks nothing but perfection!! Thank you Bart!! :) read more

This review is a bit overdue. I highly recommend Bart. Bart took photos of our newborn son around this time last year. We received high-resolution versions of the the photos shortly after the photo shoot. The photos are timeless and perfect. Bart is a true professional and incredible photographer. Bart was very patient and accommodating with our son, who was a sleepy and hungry newborn. Bart spent about 7 hours with us to make sure we got all the photo shots we wanted along with holiday-themed shots. Throughout the process, he never rushed us, even though our son took several naps. I don't know another photographer who would devote that kind of time and patience to doing the job right. Bart is a genuinely nice guy who clearly enjoys photography and capturing precious moments. read more

Bart is inefficient, unprofessional, and behind the times. He was late to our session, was not set up, and relied on us for ideas of poses. He wasted valuable time (we have a toddler) talking nonsense about politics and loading pictures he had taken onto a computer in a back room. Most frustrating was the fact that he will not release galleries via email, he makes you come back to his studio to view the photos and make selections....and then he makes you come back a THIRD time to pick up a CD with your chosen photos. For a family with 2 full-time working parents and a toddler, 3 visits to studio for average photos is ridiculous. He claims that people have "stolen" his photos after he released them via email...but isn't that what a watermark is for and isn't that the cost of doing business as a photographer in 2016? We paid hundreds and hundreds of dollars and got a few pictures that my dad could have easily taken. Nothing special... I do wish Bart success, as it seems he has a lot of challenging things going on in his life but we will not be returning and I'm very surprised that he has received positive reviews... read more

what a fun and amazing experience we had with Bart! We took our daughter for some photo shoots back in December and we could not be happier. Bart was very patient and friendly throughout the entire process. I loved working with him! He is professional and his works are amazing. I get so many complements from everybody who saw my daughter's photos. We are very happy with his work and so glad we found him. He truly loves what he does and that shows through his work. Most of all, as a mother of a newborn, I appreciated that Bart was patient with my daughter the entire time of photo shoots and never rushed to finish it ( the nursing room in the back of the studio was a def PLUS). I would highly recommend him!!!!! read more

Bart is the best! We had newborn photographs taken of our 3 week old baby girl in September and they turned out beautiful! He literally spent 6 hours with us to make sure we got the shots we wanted. He had a ton of cute accessories and costumes, and even though I came prepared with my own, we ended up using some of the stuff he had because they were so cute! His pricing was very competitive especially since he sends you a complete online gallery so that you can send your photos to any lab you choose. I've already had several printed through Shutterfly in order to save $ and I can't imagine that they could look better if we went to an expensive lab. Don't hesitate. Call him now! read more

Bart was amazing to work with and really an expert in his craft. We took our newborn son for some family photos and for a birth announcement picture, and couldn't have been more pleased with his demeanor, attention to deal, quality, and effort. He really showed he cared and didn't do it for the money or as a job, but because he really enjoyed working with new parents and building relationships. I cannot say enough great things about him and his work, and I HIGHLY recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer that will be more than just a high powered camera and lighting. Thanks SO much Bart, we will cherish these pictures forever! read more

Where do I begin? Bart is simply amazing! When our sweet boy broke out in a rash just days before his scheduled shoot, Bart graciously rescheduled not once, but twice! He was so understanding. His patience continued through the photo shoot, as he worked tirelessly to get the perfect shots! He has a special talent for working with infants --- the quality and variety of the photos he captured will bring us joy for years to come. read more

Bart Harris is a real-deal photographer. He has a professional studio with amazing lighting, props and state-of-the-art technology. We took our son to the studio for newborn photos, and Bart showed tremendous patience, gently directing us on how to get the best poses, expressions, etc. And the shots were ready a mere three days later! I can't recommend Bart enough! One suggestion, though--discuss a shot list/number of poses before your session. We forgot to get a shot with a diaper cover, and I wish I would have gotten one of our son curled up on his side. Those newborn moments are fleeting! read more

I would highly recommend Bart for a newborn photo shoot. What makes Bart stand out is his level of patience with his clients (not to mention he is a super nice guy who clearly loves children)! He only books one client a day so that he can spend as long as he needs to ensure that he captures some beautiful moments of your family and newborn. He spent nearly 6 hours with us (and he probably could have gone longer but we were too exhausted). It was worth the long wait for our newborn to fall into a deep slumber since we got a lot of great poses in and our photos turned out beautifully. He also never lost his patience when our toddler refused to be held by both my husband and I, and he quickly adjusted the setting to accommodate her in a sitting position. If you're wondering whether the investment is worth it, keep in mind most photographers' pricing is based on a narrower time window (~2-3 hours or even less for the "mini" sessions) and if your newborn won't sleep or is fussy during that time (which is highly likely in a new environment), you may not get in all the shots you were hoping for. Having done a much shorter photo shoot with our daughter in the past, it was a nice change to not feel rushed or expected to show up at a certain time. A few other pluses: Bart turned around the photos within a couple days, he's willing to touch up quite a few photos if you ask him to, and he has amazing photoshop skills! read more

When I was looking for a quality photographer in the Chicagoland area, Bart's photos from both his website and Yelp jumped off the page at me. One would think you have to be pretty good at what you do in order to do anything Michael Jordan related! My experience with Bart was exceptional and better than I could have hoped for. I have two young children and I was looking for a few really cute photos with both kids together. I was surprised at how many pictures he actually took (800+) let alone how many came out FAR better than I could have imagined. Bart's creativity and unique ability to get the perfect shot at the perfect time is superior to the other photographers I have used in the past. His cost is very reasonable especially due to the amount of time he put into our session. I can't speak highly enough about the entire experience we just had. I am looking forward to going back in a year! read more