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We are a small studio specializing in event photography--weddings, bar
mitzvah's, bat mitzvahs. reunions, family celebrations and other types of
events. We have been serving the Chicago region since 1995 and are
located in downtown Chicago across from Millennium Park. I am
classically trained in portraiture, but also very adept at photojournalistic
photography. You will find me to be easy to get along with and very
reliable. I always try to give people more than they expect. Please send
me an e-mail or give me a call.
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| Services Offered |
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To request additional information please
call us at (312) 376-8345
or
visit our
Website.
To submit a request please click on the services offered below.
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| Frequently Asked Questions |
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Do you have a customer satisfaction or refund policy? |
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We guaranty satisfaction on all of our work. |
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What are your qualifications? Have you been professionally trained or certified? |
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I have been photographing professionally for over 15 years. I am a certified member of the Professional Photographers of America and other professional organizations. |
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What are your rates? |
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Our portrait packages are $350 including a package of prints. |
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Do you require a deposit? |
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Yes. There is a $100 retainer. |
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What packages do you offer? |
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Please see our website for details on the packages. |
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How many pictures do you take? |
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It depends on the event. All of our packages include unlimited photographs. |
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Can I keep the negatives? |
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Digital negatives are not included in the portrait packages but are available as a separate item. |
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What is your photographic style? |
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I combine a candid or photojournalistic style with traditional portraiture. |
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Do you provide black and white photography? |
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Yes. I provide many different types of black and white. |
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Do you use digital or film? |
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I use 1 series Canon digital cameras. These are the top of the professional line. All of the images are stored on two memory cards simultaneously. I shoot in raw mode and all images are individually adjusted. |
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Can I see examples of your work? |
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Yes. There are examples on our website. If you would like to see additional samples, simply give me a call or send me an email. |
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How far are you willing to travel? |
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I cover within approximately fifty miles of Chicago. There is never a charge for travel. |
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How quickly will I receive my prints? |
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Prints are shipped directly from our lab within two days of their being submitted. |
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What makes you different from other photographers? |
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I use all high end equipment. I have a good photographic eye and knowledge acquired over many years. |
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What are your qualifications? Have you been professionally trained or certified? |
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I have been photographing professionally for over 15 years and have been doing photography almost my whole life. My father was a professional photographer and I began with him. I am certified through the Professional Photographers of America. |
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What packages do you offer? What are your rates? |
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Our website contains pricing on our standard packages. Custom packages are also available. Please contact us. |
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Do you require a deposit? |
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Yes, there is a retainer. |
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How many pictures do you take? |
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All of the packages include unlimited pictures. All images are shot in raw and individually adjusted. I typically take about 1000 photos that are edited down to 400 to 500. |
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Can I keep the negatives? |
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All of our wedding packages include digital negatives. |
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How many weddings have you photographed? |
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I have photographed hundreds of weddings and typically do around 25 a year. |
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What is your photographic style? |
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I combine a photojournalistic style with some formal portraiture. |
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Do you provide black and white photography? |
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Yes. Actually I have about fifteen types of black and white processes that I offer. I choose the best process for photographic effect and skin tones. |
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Do you use digital or film? |
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I use all high end Canon digital cameras. I have at least three cameras at a wedding. I shoot with 1 series cameras which are the top of the professional line and which have the added advantage of writing to two memory cards simultaneously. |
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Can I see examples of your work? |
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Yes. There are some samples on our website, but I would also be glad to meet with you to review albums and discuss your wedding plans. |
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How far are you willing to travel? |
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I cover within a 50 mile radius of Chicago. There is never a charge for travel. I am also glad to do destination weddings at additional costs. |
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How quickly will I receive my prints? |
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Album production takes approximately three weeks after the layout is approved. Ordered prints are shipped within two days. |
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What makes you different from other photographers? |
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I was recently named "Best in Chicago" for 2008 by the United States Local Business Association. |
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What are your rates? |
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The rates vary depending on the amount of photographic coverage you want and on the finished product. Our rates start at $250 for event coverage. |
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Do you require a deposit? |
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There is a $100 retainer. |
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Can I keep the negatives? |
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This would vary on the package. Please give me a call or send an email and we can discuss your needs. |
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What is your photographic style? |
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I typically combine photojournalistic and formal approaches, but this will vary according to the event. |
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How many pictures do you take? |
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A good average is about 60 an hour. |
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Do you provide black and white photography? |
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Yes, I can provide a range of black and white styles. |
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How long does it take you to develop photos? |
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Photographs are shipped within two days of being ordered. |
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Do you use digital or film? |
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I use all high end Canon digital cameras. I have at least three cameras at a wedding. I shoot with 1 series cameras which are the top of the professional line and which have the added advantage of writing to two memory cards simultaneously. |
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Can I see examples of your work? |
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There are some samples on our website. I would be glad to provide you with others as well. |
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How far are you willing to travel? |
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I work within 50 miles of Chicago without a travel charge. Distances beyond that can be arranged. |
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What services do you offer? |
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I do all sorts of event photography. |
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What is your photographic style? |
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I combine a photojournalistic style with some formal portraiture. |
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What format do you provide your photography in (print, electronic, etc.)? |
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I can provide the work in whatever format you desire. |
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Can I keep the negatives? |
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This varies on the package. |
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What are your qualifications? Have you been professionally trained or certified? |
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I have been photographing professionally for over 15 years and have been doing photography almost my whole life. My father was a professional photographer and I began with him. I am certified through the Professional Photographers of America. |
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Why should I use your services for my photography needs? |
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I was recently named "Best in Chicago" for 2008 by the United States Local Business Association. |
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