EMC Photography

Business Description

We specialize in capturing the moment so you can experience it again and again for decades to come. We are located in Central Illinois, but cover the region. We are even still willing to travel to photograph your special event. An emphasis on preconsultation and communication thoughout the photography process separates us from the pack. Special events, such as weddings, can even bring out two photographers to capture those fleeting moments.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

Do you have a customer satisfaction or refund policy?

Portrait Photographers

What are your qualifications? Have you been professionally trained or certified?
What are your rates?
Do you require a deposit?
What packages do you offer?
How many pictures do you take?
Can I keep the negatives?
What is your photographic style?
Do you provide black and white photography?
Do you use digital or film?
Can I see examples of your work?
How far are you willing to travel?
How quickly will I receive my prints?
What makes you different from other photographers?

Wedding Photographers

What are your qualifications? Have you been professionally trained or certified?
What packages do you offer? What are your rates?
Do you require a deposit?
How many pictures do you take?
Can I keep the negatives?
How many weddings have you photographed?
What is your photographic style?
Do you provide black and white photography?
Do you use digital or film?
Can I see examples of your work?
How far are you willing to travel?
How quickly will I receive my prints?
What makes you different from other photographers?

Event Photographers

What are your rates?
Do you require a deposit?
Can I keep the negatives?
What is your photographic style?
How many pictures do you take?
Do you provide black and white photography?
How long does it take you to develop photos?
Do you use digital or film?
Can I see examples of your work?
How far are you willing to travel?
What services do you offer?
What is your photographic style?
What format do you provide your photography in (print, electronic, etc.)?
Can I keep the negatives?
What are your qualifications? Have you been professionally trained or certified?
Why should I use your services for my photography needs?

Commercial Photographers

What are your rates?
How long have you worked as a commercial photographer?
Do you require a deposit?
Can I keep the negatives?
Do you provide black and white photography?
How long does it take you to develop photos?
Do you use digital or film?
Can I see examples of your work?
How far are you willing to travel?
What format do you provide your photography in (print, electronic, etc.)?
What is your photographic style?
What are your qualifications? Have you been professionally trained or certified?
Why should I use your services for my photography needs?
Can I keep the negatives?

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• Do you have a customer satisfaction or refund policy?
  If you don't like the services provided, I will work out with you what can be done. My full-terms are outlined in a contract signed before we start shooting.
• What are your qualifications? Have you been professionally trained or certified?
  I am a fully trained photojournalist, where I hold a degree in photojournalism, worked with wire-services and newspapers for years and know my field. My images have been printed nationally, they have to be good.
• What are your rates?
  I charge $100/hour to do location portrait work, plus travel fees if outside of my immediate area.
• Do you require a deposit?
  I require half the fee up front to lock in a scheduled appointment and the rest upon completing the photo shoot.
• What packages do you offer?
  I don't work off of packages, finding that most packages give photos the person neither really wants nor needs. We determine what photos are needed by working together.
• How many pictures do you take?
  Depending upon the circumstances and needs of the client.
• Can I keep the negatives?
  If I shot on film the negatives are given to you one year after the photo shoot. If I shoot digitally, I give you a high-res CD of the event within two weeks.
• What is your photographic style?
  Photojournalistic, documentary.
• Do you provide black and white photography?
  Yes
• Do you use digital or film?
  Both
• Can I see examples of your work?
  You can, please go to www.edvydasphoto.com or www.edvydasphoto.photoreflect.com or email me at ed_cicenas@edvydasphoto.com for more information.
• How far are you willing to travel?
  Prefer to stay within United States but if the job intrigues me I will go outside.
• How quickly will I receive my prints?
  Usually within two weeks of the order date unless something else is worked out in advance.
• What makes you different from other photographers?
  I'm not a studio photographer -- my job for many years was to produce photos for the news media and you can't be boring or staid as many photographers have become.
• What are your qualifications? Have you been professionally trained or certified?
  I am a fully trained photojournalist, where I hold a degree in photojournalism, worked with wire-services and newspapers for years and know my field. My images have been printed nationally, they have to be good. Plus, I have done multiple weddings over the years and have never had any complaints -- only compliments.
• What packages do you offer? What are your rates?
  I shoot at $250 per hour on a usual basis. I don't work with a package deal as such, see my website or email me for exact details.
• Do you require a deposit?
  I do, I require half the payment before the event to lock in the scheduled date.
• How many pictures do you take?
  Overall, it may be hundreds depending upon the circumstances.
• Can I keep the negatives?
  If I shot with film, then the film is given to you one year after the event. If I shot digitally, then a hi-res CD is given to you after the event.
• How many weddings have you photographed?
  More than I have ever bothered to count.
• What is your photographic style?
  Photojournalistic and documentary.
• Do you provide black and white photography?
  Yes.
• Do you use digital or film?
  Both.
• Can I see examples of your work?
  You can, please go to www.edvydasphoto.com or www.edvydasphoto.photoreflect.com or email me at ed_cicenas@edvydasphoto.com for more information.
• How far are you willing to travel?
  For weddings I prefer to stay within a 100 mile radius of Clinton, Illinois. But, if the wedding intrigues me enough I will travel wherever.
• How quickly will I receive my prints?
  Usually within two weeks of ordering.
• What makes you different from other photographers?
  At one point in time I looked at what wedding photographers were producing -- and did not want that for my own wedding. It was boring, stilted and not memorable. As a photojournalist, I can't operate that way. My goal as a photographer has always been to create something that will move a person's emotions. Not just shoot up a bunch of film.
• What are your rates?
  A general set of rates can be found on my website -- but the best way is to contact me so we can determine your exact needs as this will change the rates greatly.
• Do you require a deposit?
  Generally, yes.
• Can I keep the negatives?
  Yes, once a waiting period of one year has been reached unless it is otherwise negotiated at the beginning.
• What is your photographic style?
  Photojournalist
• How many pictures do you take?
  Depending upon the event it could reach into the hundreds or thousands.
• Do you provide black and white photography?
  Yes
• How long does it take you to develop photos?
  Depending on the event but usually within a week.
• Do you use digital or film?
  Digital mainly although my first love and best quality available is film. My rates vary depending upon whether I use film or digital.
• Can I see examples of your work?
  I have galleries available on my website at www.edvydasphoto.com
• How far are you willing to travel?
  Depending on the assignment and arrangements made therein, within the states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa and Missouri. Even further if the need is established.
• What services do you offer?
  I will shoot events, editorial, weddings, location portraits. I work with a wedding video photographer to also encompass wedding videos. My services are mostly digital but working with a pro lab for best photographic results.
• What is your photographic style?
  I shoot mostly in a documentary style if shooting an event or wedding.
• What format do you provide your photography in (print, electronic, etc.)?
  Emphasis in print but will provide CDs of the work along with online access for your photos so you, family and friends can make the selections from your own computer.
• Can I keep the negatives?
  Yes, after a year waiting period unless something else has been worked out in advance.
• What are your qualifications? Have you been professionally trained or certified?
  I hold a BS in Journalism from Iowa State University in photography along with years of working for newspapers -- to put it simply, my knowledge and skill are those based on the doingness of photography and not fancy-sounding titles.
• Why should I use your services for my photography needs?
  I will give you the best results I can possibly give you. My viewpoint as a news photographer was to always return to the newspaper or wire service with a product that would ellicit a response. I always succeeded.
• What are your rates?
  The rates completely depend upon the job and are calculated on a case by case basis.
• How long have you worked as a commercial photographer?
  I have been a photographer for more than 20 years at this point.
• Do you require a deposit?
  Yes, I require half in advance to lock down the scheduling date.
• Can I keep the negatives?
  Yes, generally I will release the negatives if shot on film after one year for free. Other arrangements can be made if needed. If I shot digitally, then it is usually available on a high-res CD shortly after the shoot.
• Do you provide black and white photography?
  Yes.
• How long does it take you to develop photos?
  Generally, within a two week period. Again -- this is highly contigent upon the needs and wants of the client and the situation.
• Do you use digital or film?
  Both.
• Can I see examples of your work?
  You can, please go to www.edvydasphoto.com or www.edvydasphoto.photoreflect.com or email me at ed_cicenas@edvydasphoto.com for more information.
• How far are you willing to travel?
  Generally within the state of Illinois. However, if the job intrigues me I will go further.
• What format do you provide your photography in (print, electronic, etc.)?
  Prints, digital and website.
• What is your photographic style?
  Photojournalistic and documentary.
• What are your qualifications? Have you been professionally trained or certified?
  I hold a BS in Journalism from Iowa State University in photography along with years of working for newspapers -- to put it simply, my knowledge and skill are those based on the doingness of photography and not fancy-sounding titles.
• Why should I use your services for my photography needs?
  I have always operated from the basis that I need to deliver a product that is more than what is expected. I also tune the service to meet your needs and don't use general fee statements as the actual needs and wants of a client are always different.
• Can I keep the negatives?
  Yes, generally I will release the negatives if shot on film after one year for free. Other arrangements can be made if needed. If I shot digitally, then it is usually available on a high-res CD shortly after the shoot.

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