Question 1

How do we secure our date?

Accepted Answer

Your date is secured the moment we receive a signed agreement and retainer — both handled securely through Pixieset. Until then, the date is held tentatively. Popular Saturdays book 12–18 months out, so reach out early.

Question 2

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 3

Do you photograph non-wedding sessions?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Portraits are our specialty — seniors, graduates, personal branding, families, maternity, newborn, and engagements. We also accept select commercial and editorial commissions.

Question 4

What equipment do you shoot with?

Accepted Answer

Professional full-frame bodies with redundant card slots, paired with fast prime and zoom lenses and dual off-camera lighting. We carry backups of everything — because your session doesn't get a second take.

Question 5

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, favorite, share with family and order prints directly. Your images are yours, with full personal print rights.

Question 6

Are the images delivered in high resolution?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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 8

Do you offer shorter portrait sessions?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Not everyone needs a three-hour 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 9

Do you offer albums and prints?

Accepted Answer

Yes — and we think you should hold your story in your hands. Our Heirloom Album is hand-bound in full-grain leather, gold-embossed, and starts at $750, including layout design and a linen keepsake box. Parent duplicates are $300. Fine-art prints and wall pieces can be ordered directly from your Pixieset gallery.

Question 10

How does wedding pricing work?

Accepted Answer

The Premiere Wedding starts at $2,900 with a 4-hour minimum, and every added hour is $300. Need the whole day? The Signature Wedding is $4,500 for 8 hours, and The Legacy Wedding is $5,800 for 10 hours — including a $750 Heirloom Album credit. Both photographers are always included, and local Chicago travel is on us.

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