Question 1

We're not photogenic. Will you tell us what to do?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Documentary means we don't stage your day — it doesn't mean we leave you standing there. We'll put you where the light is, tell you where to hold your hands, and give you something to do instead of posing at the camera. Then we step back and let the real moments happen on their own. Most people who say they hate being photographed just haven't been guided before.

Question 2

How do we secure our date?

Accepted Answer

Your date is secured the moment we receive a signed agreement and retainer. Until then, the date is held tentatively. Dates go in the order they're booked, so if you have one in mind, check it above and tell us — we'll confirm the same day whether it's still open.

Question 3

What is your travel policy?

Accepted Answer

Local travel within the Chicago area is included with every session. For weddings outside our local area, we'll provide a simple travel quote with your proposal. Destination weddings? Let's talk.

Question 4

Do you photograph non-wedding sessions?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Portraits are our specialty — seniors, graduates, personal branding, families, maternity, newborn and engagements, plus headshots for individuals and teams. If you need something commercial or editorial, ask. We'll tell you honestly whether we're the right studio for it.

Question 5

What equipment do you shoot with?

Accepted Answer

Full-frame bodies with two card slots each, so every frame is written twice as it's taken. Fast prime lenses rather than zooms — sharper, better in low light, and they make us move instead of standing still. Three off-camera lights for the studio and for receptions. Spare bodies, spare cards, spare batteries: your day doesn't get a second take.

Question 6

How do we receive and share our images?

Accepted Answer

Through a private, password-protected online gallery hosted on Pixieset — beautiful, fast and mobile-friendly. You can download every image in full resolution, mark your favorites and share the gallery with family. The files are yours to print wherever you like. Your gallery stays open for 90 days and we will remind you before it closes, so download and back up your own copies while it is live — our archive is for our own use, not a backup service.

Question 7

Are the images delivered in high resolution?

Accepted Answer

Always. Every final image is hand-retouched and delivered in full high resolution, big enough to print large. We also provide web-optimized versions for sharing, and a sneak peek within two weeks of your session.

Question 8

Do you photograph small or non-traditional weddings?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Some weddings are full-day celebrations. Some are intimate ceremonies at church. Some don't have a traditional reception at all. We photograph the day you actually have — not somebody else's idea of a wedding.

Question 9

Do you offer shorter portrait sessions?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Not everyone needs a long session. We offer different session lengths to fit different needs and budgets. Tell us what you're planning and we'll help you choose the right option.

Question 10

Do you photograph headshots for a whole team?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A single headshot in our studio is $350 — about 45 minutes, on-screen proofing as we shoot, and three hand-retouched finals. For teams we come to your office with our own lighting: $1,200 covers up to eight people with two finals each, then $125 per person after that. Everyone is photographed against the same background under the same light, so your team page looks like one set rather than eight different photos. You see the proofs the next business day and the retouched files within five business days — extra retouched images are $45 each.

Question 11

Do you offer albums?

Accepted Answer

Yes — and we think you should hold your story in your hands. Our Heirloom Album is bound by hand, with thick layflat spreads printed on true photographic paper. You choose the cover — leather, linen or suede — and how your names are pressed into it. A 10×10 with 20 spreads starts at $1,700, including layout design and a matching fabric presentation box. Parents can add a Mini Album — a 6×6 replica with the same images and the same layflat binding — for $375.

Question 12

How does wedding pricing work?

Accepted Answer

The Premiere Wedding starts at $2,900 with a 4-hour minimum, and every added hour is $400. Need the whole day? The Signature Wedding is $4,500 for 8 hours, and The Legacy Wedding is $5,800 for 10 hours — with the Heirloom Album itself included — a $1,700 value. The full-day collections also include an engagement session. Both photographers are always included, and local Chicago travel is on us.

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