“The studio team made my whole family feel completely at ease. The portraits came out beautifully — clean backgrounds, great lighting and natural expressions. We will definitely come back.”
Professional Photo Studio in Chicago — Portraits, Headshots & Family Sessions
Video Studio Jimenez has provided guided, professional studio photography in Chicago for over 15 years. Our studio is set up for portraits, headshots, family sessions and individual photos — with controlled lighting, posing guidance and careful attention to every detail. Every session is backed by our Captured for Life Guarantee™, reflecting our commitment to meaningful, lasting images. Ready to book your studio session? Contact us today.
Studio Portraits
Headshots
Family Sessions
15+ Years of Experience
Chicago Photo Studio Built for Portraits, Headshots & Family Photography
Video Studio Jimenez offers a fully equipped professional photo studio in Chicago designed to deliver consistent, high-quality results for every session. The studio environment features controlled lighting setups, clean and versatile backgrounds, and professional-grade equipment that eliminates the unpredictability of outdoor shoots. Whether you are stepping in front of the camera for the first time or returning for an updated portrait, the controlled setting ensures your images look polished, intentional, and ready to use.
The studio serves a wide range of clients across Chicago — from individuals seeking sharp, confident headshots for LinkedIn or job applications, to families looking for timeless portrait sessions that capture everyone at their best, to professionals building a personal brand who need images that communicate credibility and approachability. Each session is shaped around the client’s goals, not a one-size-fits-all template.
For many Chicago clients, a studio session is the most reliable way to get polished photos without depending on weather, outdoor lighting or busy public locations. Whether you need professional headshots, family portraits or personal branding images, an indoor studio setting gives you privacy, consistency and clear direction from the first pose to the final edit.
What Chicago Clients Say About Their Studio Session at Video Studio Jimenez
15+
Years Serving Chicago, IL
1,000+
Studio Sessions Completed
The Video Studio Jimenez Team has been delivering professional studio photography in Chicago, IL for over 15 years. Every session is backed by our Captured for Life Guarantee™ — a commitment to images that truly last.
“I needed headshots for my professional profile and they nailed it. The session was quick, comfortable and the final images looked polished. Very happy with the results.”
“We came in for a family portrait session and left with images we will treasure forever. The team was patient, professional and made the kids laugh. Worth every visit to the studio.”
“Needed passport photos on short notice and they handled everything efficiently. Correct framing, great lighting and ready fast. Exactly what I needed.”
“I was nervous about posing in front of a camera but the team guided me through every step. The final photos exceeded my expectations — confident, clear and well-edited.”
Photo Studio Packages in Chicago
Choose the session package that fits your needs — from a focused individual headshot to a full family or personal branding experience. Every session includes professional lighting, posing guidance and careful editing from our Chicago studio team.
Essential Session
A clean, focused session for individuals needing a professional portrait or headshot.
- ✓ Individual portrait or headshot
- ✓ 1 outfit
- ✓ Up to 1 hour
- ✓ 10 professionally edited images
- ✓ Online gallery delivery
Starting at
$149
Best for quick portraits or professional headshots
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Most Popular
Studio Plus
A versatile session for individuals or couples with more time, more looks and more deliverables.
- ✓ Individual or couple session
- ✓ 2 outfits
- ✓ Up to 90 minutes
- ✓ 20 professionally edited images
- ✓ Online gallery delivery
- ✓ Print-ready files included
Starting at
$249
Ideal for couples, updated looks or branding photos
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Full Experience
A comprehensive studio session designed for families or personal branding with full creative coverage.
- ✓ Family or personal branding session
- ✓ Up to 3 outfits
- ✓ Up to 2 hours
- ✓ 35 professionally edited images
- ✓ Online gallery delivery
- ✓ Print-ready files included
- ✓ 1 large print included
Starting at
$399
Best for families, brands or full creative sessions
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Photo Studio Sessions — Chicago, IL
Every image in this gallery reflects the care, lighting and creative direction behind our Captured for Life Guarantee™ — professional studio portraits guided from setup to final edit.
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Studio Sessions for Every Need — Portraits, Headshots & Personal Branding in Chicago
Choose the Right Photo Session for You
Individual Portraits
Whether you’re marking a milestone birthday, celebrating a graduation, or simply want a set of photos that reflects who you are right now, an individual portrait session gives you dedicated time in front of the camera. Adults, high school seniors, and anyone commemorating a personal milestone will find this session both relaxed and intentional — the focus is entirely on you. You’ll receive thoughtful posing guidance throughout so every frame feels natural, not staged. Book Your Individual SessionFamily Portraits
From small families of three to extended groups of ten or more, the studio is set up to bring everyone together in a way that feels genuine rather than forced. Sessions are paced to give each grouping — full family, siblings, couples — enough time to settle in and interact naturally with the camera. A typical family portrait session runs between 60 and 90 minutes, giving everyone time to arrive, relax, and rotate through different arrangements without feeling rushed. Schedule a Family SessionProfessional Headshots
A strong headshot is often the first impression you make on LinkedIn, a company website, or a speaker bio — and the quality of that image signals how seriously you take your professional presence. Sessions include clean, neutral background options that work across corporate and creative contexts, along with real-time expression coaching to help you project confidence without looking stiff. Whether you need one polished image or a small set for different platforms, this session is designed to deliver a result you’ll actually use. Request a Headshot SessionPersonal Branding Photography
Personal branding sessions are built for entrepreneurs, content creators, coaches, and professionals who need a versatile library of images rather than a single portrait. The session moves through multiple setups and backgrounds, and you’re encouraged to bring two or three wardrobe changes to reflect different sides of your brand identity. The resulting images are sized and styled to work across Instagram, LinkedIn, website homepages, and media kits — giving you consistent, professional visuals that carry your story wherever your audience finds you. Plan Your Branding SessionIndividual Portraits: Your solo session at our Chicago portrait studio begins with a lighting consultation and backdrop selection, choosing from seamless paper, textured, or gradient options. The Video Studio Jimenez Team guides your posing from start to finish, keeping the session relaxed and natural. Most individual sessions run 45 to 60 minutes and include multiple looks.
Family Portraits: Our team manages groups of all sizes, from young children to multi-generational families, with clear posing direction that keeps everyone comfortable. We pace the session to work with different energy levels and ages, ensuring every family member looks their best. Sessions typically last 60 to 75 minutes depending on group size.
With 15+ years guiding clients through studio portrait sessions in Chicago, the Video Studio Jimenez Team helps you prepare before you arrive — from outfit suggestions and accessory choices to knowing how many people fit comfortably in each setup. After your session, every selected image goes through careful professional retouching and is delivered in high-resolution digital format, backed by our Captured for Life Guarantee™ so you can trust the quality of every final image. Ready to book your professional studio session in Chicago? Contact us today or visit our studio at 4926 W. Diversey Ave. Chicago IL 60639 to schedule your session — Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Book Your Studio Session at Video Studio Jimenez in Chicago
Portrait sessions, headshots, family photos and personal branding — Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM–7:00 PM
What Affects the Cost of a Professional Studio Session in Chicago
Five factors that shape your studio session investment
Understanding what goes into the cost of a photo studio session in Chicago helps you plan your budget and get the most from your time in front of the camera. Here are the five key factors that influence portrait session pricing in Chicago.
- Session Type: Headshots, family portraits, and personal branding sessions each have a different scope, purpose, and duration. A professional headshot session is typically more focused and faster to complete, while a personal branding or full family portrait session involves more setups, direction, and variety — all of which affect the final investment.
- Number of People: Group size directly affects how long a session takes and how much post-production work is involved. Larger groups require additional time for posing guidance, lighting adjustments, and editing — which naturally reflects in the overall studio photography budget in Chicago.
- Number of Edited Images: The more final images included in your package, the more editing time is required to deliver them at a professional standard. Sessions with a higher deliverable count involve careful retouching, color correction, and quality review for every selected image.
- Outfit Changes and Session Length: Adding extra outfits or scene setups extends your session time and the variety of looks you walk away with. Each additional setup means more time in the studio, more lighting configurations, and more images to review — all factors that contribute to headshot photography cost in Chicago.
- Add-On Services: Options such as rush delivery, fine art prints, wall portraits, or advanced retouching can be added to enhance your experience. These extras are priced separately and allow you to customize your session without committing to a one-size-fits-all package.
Every session is different, and the best way to understand your investment is to talk through your specific needs directly. Contact us here to request a custom quote tailored to your session type, group size, and goals.
Why Chicago Clients Choose Video Studio Jimenez for Their Studio Session
Video Studio Jimenez Team brings over 15 years of studio session experience to every portrait, headshot and personal branding session in Chicago. Here is what sets each session apart.
Posing Guidance That Puts You at Ease
Feeling nervous in front of a camera is natural. Our team walks you through every pose, angle and expression so you look confident and authentic — not stiff or forced.
Creative Direction, Not Just Photos
Video Studio Jimenez Team acts as your creative director during the session. We help you define a visual style that fits your personality, your purpose and the story you want to tell.
15+ Years of Studio Experience
With more than 15 years focused on studio portrait work in Chicago, our team understands lighting, composition and how to bring out the best in every subject — from individuals to families.
Professional Studio Lighting Setup
Our studio is equipped with professional lighting designed for clean, polished results. Every session benefits from a controlled environment that eliminates guesswork and delivers consistent image quality.
Personalized Attention in Every Session
We take time to understand what you need before the session begins. Whether it is a family portrait, a professional headshot or a personal project, the session is built around your goals.
The Captured for Life Guarantee™
Our Captured for Life Guarantee™ reflects our commitment to delivering studio images that clients will genuinely value for years. From careful posing to precise editing, every step is focused on an outcome you will be proud to keep.
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Schedule Your SessionInside a Studio Photography Session at Video Studio Jimenez — Step by Step
Every studio photography session in Chicago at our Diversey Ave. location follows a clear, guided process designed to make clients feel comfortable from the moment they walk in. Here is exactly what to expect when you book a session with our team.
When you arrive at 4926 W. Diversey Ave. Chicago IL 60639, a member of our team greets you at the door, walks you through the studio space and reviews the session plan with you before anything is photographed. This initial consultation covers your goals, the number of people in your session and any styling preferences you want to incorporate into your portraits.
Your Studio Session at Video Studio Jimenez — Chicago
For more than 15 years, the Video Studio Jimenez Team has guided families, individuals and professionals through every step of their studio session — from arrival to final image delivery. Our creative direction, professional lighting and personalized posing guidance make the experience comfortable and the results meaningful.
What Happens During Your Studio Session
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Arrival & Setup
When you arrive at our Diversey Ave. studio in Chicago, our team greets you, walks you through the session plan and sets up the lighting configuration best suited for your portrait style and group size.
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Creative Direction & Posing Guidance
The Video Studio Jimenez Team provides hands-on creative direction throughout the session. You won't need to figure out poses on your own — we guide every subject naturally so expressions feel genuine and relaxed.
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Outfit Changes (When Applicable)
Depending on your session type, there may be time for outfit changes to give you a wider variety of looks. Our team will let you know in advance so you can come prepared.
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Careful Editing & Image Delivery
Every session is backed by our Captured for Life Guarantee™ — each image goes through professional editing and careful quality review before delivery, so you receive polished, meaningful portraits worth keeping for life.
Session Types Available at Our Chicago Studio
- Family Portraits — Guided group sessions that capture connection, warmth and genuine family dynamics under professional studio lighting.
- Individual Portraits — Focused sessions for adults, teens or children who want clean, confident and expressive studio images.
- Headshots — Professional headshots suited for LinkedIn profiles, corporate directories, actor portfolios or personal branding.
- Personal Branding — Curated sessions designed to reflect your professional identity with intentional lighting, styling guidance and storytelling composition.
Ready to schedule your studio session in Chicago? Contact the Video Studio Jimenez Team to discuss your session type, group size and preferred schedule. We're here to make the experience simple and the results lasting.
Schedule Your Studio SessionFrom Studio to Final Image — How We Edit and Deliver Your Photos
A clear, step-by-step look at our post-session workflow at Video Studio Jimenez
Once your studio session wraps up, our work continues behind the scenes. Here is exactly what happens between the final frame and the moment your finished photos arrive in your hands.
Step 1 — Image Culling
After every session, our photographer carefully reviews all captured frames and selects only the strongest images — those with the best expression, sharpest focus, and most flattering light. This process ensures that every photo delivered to you represents the quality standard our Chicago studio is known for.
Step 2 — Professional Retouching
Selected images go through thoughtful, natural retouching that includes color correction, exposure balancing, and gentle skin smoothing — without the over-edited look that erases what makes you unique. Our editing style at Video Studio Jimenez preserves authentic expression while enhancing the overall quality of each portrait.
Step 3 — Online Gallery Delivery
Your finished photos are delivered through a private, password-protected online gallery, typically within 7 to 10 business days of your session date. You will receive a direct link by email, giving you easy access to view, download, and share your edited portraits from any device.
Step 4 — Download and Print Options
All final images are delivered in high-resolution digital formats suitable for both screen display and professional printing at any size. If you are interested in printed products such as framed portraits, canvas prints, or photo albums, our team can discuss available options when you contact us.
Have questions about delivery timelines or file formats? Contact our team here and we will be happy to walk you through every detail before you book your session.
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Visit Our Photo Studio in Chicago — Located at 4926 W. Diversey Ave.
Our studio is minutes away from Logan Square, Wicker Park, Bucktown, Humboldt Park and Avondale — serving clients from across Chicago and the surrounding area.
Our professional photo studio in Chicago, IL is located at 4926 W. Diversey Ave., Chicago, IL 60639 — a dedicated, fully equipped studio space where every portrait and headshot session takes place under controlled professional lighting and expert creative direction. The studio sits in a welcoming neighborhood on the Northwest Side of Chicago, easily accessible by car with street parking available, and conveniently reachable by public transit along the Diversey corridor.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Chicago Photo Studio
Our studio offers four main session types: professional headshots, individual portraits, family portraits, and personal branding sessions. Each is tailored to your goals, whether you need a polished LinkedIn photo, a timeless family image, or cohesive visuals for your brand. Our team guides you through every option during booking.
Session length varies by type: headshot sessions typically run 30–45 minutes, individual portraits take 45–60 minutes, family portraits run 60–90 minutes, and personal branding sessions are usually 90 minutes or more. We build in time for outfit changes, posing direction, and ensuring every look is captured well before you leave.
Wear solid colors and avoid busy patterns, logos, or bright stripes that distract from your face. Bring 2–3 outfit options so you have variety in your final gallery. Coordinate colors if you are coming with family. Iron or steam your clothes ahead of time, and keep accessories simple. Our team will advise you on final selections before we start shooting.
We do not offer bare space rentals. Every session includes a professional photographer from the Video Studio Jimenez Team who directs your poses, adjusts lighting, and guides your expressions throughout. You receive creative direction and expert editing — not just access to a room. This hands-on approach, backed by our Captured for Life Guarantee™, is what sets our sessions apart from basic rental studios.
The number of delivered images depends on your session type and the looks captured. Headshot sessions typically include a curated selection of professionally retouched images. Family and branding sessions yield a larger edited gallery. We focus on quality over quantity, ensuring every delivered photo meets our professional standard before it reaches you.
Yes. We accommodate corporate teams and small groups for headshot sessions and branded portrait sets. Group sessions are scheduled with enough time to photograph each person individually while maintaining a consistent visual style across the entire set. To book a group session or ask about availability, call us at (847) 420-3717, visit us at 4926 W. Diversey Ave. Chicago IL 60639, or use our online contact form. We are available Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Video Studio Jimenez
Professional Photo Studio in Chicago, IL
For over 15 years, our studio has helped Chicago families, individuals and couples create portraits they are proud to keep. Every session is guided, professionally lit and carefully edited — backed by our Captured for Life Guarantee™.
Visit us: 4926 W. Diversey Ave., Chicago, IL 60639 | Call: (847) 420-3717
Ready to book your session? Contact us to discuss your vision, session type and scheduling. Our team will guide you from the first call to the final image.
Open Monday – Saturday, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM