Start by sending your session type, preferred date, and the number of people involved through the contact page. For weddings and events, include the venue and timeline so coverage can be planned properly. The team confirms availability, answers questions, and explains the next step before anything is locked in. Booking works the same whether you live in Lincoln Square or elsewhere in Chicago.

Studio sessions take place at our official Chicago studio, 4926 W. Diversey Ave., Chicago, IL 60639, open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Lincoln Square is a neighborhood we serve as coverage, not a separate branch, so portrait and studio work happens at that address while event coverage is photographed on location. See the Map of Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL for the area we serve.

Bring the outfits and items that match your session, plus any reference images that show the style you like. Arrive a few minutes early so there is time to settle in, review the plan, and adjust hair or clothing. For passport photos, keep your current documents handy. For restoration, bring the original print or a clear high-resolution scan rather than a photo of the photo.

A studio session is guided from start to finish. The team checks lighting and background, positions you or your group, and directs poses and expressions so nobody has to guess. You will see the general flow before shooting begins, and adjustments are made as the session progresses. Portrait, family, maternity, and newborn work can all be handled in the studio, depending on what you book.

Parents who contact us searching for a newborn photographer in Lincoln Square are usually asking about timing, safety, and comfort. Newborn sessions are kept calm and unhurried, with time for feeding breaks and gentle handling. Simple preparation helps: a sleepy baby, a full feeding beforehand, and a spare set of clothes. The studio is warm and quiet, and parents stay close the entire time.

Maternity sessions are usually most comfortable in the later part of the second trimester or early in the third, when the belly is clearly visible but movement still feels easy. Every pregnancy is different, so timing is planned around how you feel. Partners and siblings are welcome in the studio, and a maternity photographer in Lincoln Square can adjust pacing and outfit changes during booking.

Couples working with wedding photographers in Lincoln Square start with a short conversation about the date, ceremony and reception locations, guest count, and the moments that matter most. From there the coverage window, family photo list, and movement between sites are organized before the day arrives. Plans stay flexible so the schedule can absorb delays without losing ceremony or first-dance coverage.

Yes. Event coverage is photographed at your venue, whether that is inside Lincoln Square or elsewhere in the surrounding Chicago area. Details confirmed in advance include the timeline, key moments, family groupings, and where the photographer can work without interrupting guests. Sending your venue name and event schedule early makes the final plan more accurate, and any last-minute changes are handled during the event.

Passport photos are taken at the studio and framed to the size and proportions required by the document you are applying for. Bring the documents you are working from and any requirements you were given. We photograph and prepare the prints carefully, but final acceptance is decided by the issuing agency, not by us, so it is worth confirming their current rules before your visit.

Often, yes. Photo Restoration work starts with a review of the original: cracks, fading, water marks, missing corners, and how much detail can be recovered. Bring the physical print or a high-resolution scan so the condition can be assessed honestly. We explain what is realistic for your image before any work begins and will say when a result closer to the original simply is not possible.

Your session is handled by the Video Studio Jimenez Team, which brings more than 15 years of experience across studio portraits, newborn and maternity sessions, weddings, passport photos, and restoration. You will know who is leading the shoot and who is assisting before you arrive. Questions about posing, pacing, or preparation can be answered directly by the person photographing you.

Clients comparing photographers in Lincoln Square, Chicago often ask how far ahead to plan. Newborn and maternity sessions benefit from a few weeks of notice, and newborn dates are often set around the due date with room to adjust. Weddings and larger events are usually reserved months ahead. Portraits, passport photos, and restoration requests can often be handled sooner, so it is worth asking about specific dates.

Yes. A family photographer in Lincoln Square can include parents, children, grandparents, and extended relatives in one studio visit. Groups are photographed in a sequence: everyone together, then smaller combinations, so nobody stands waiting for too long. Children set the pace, and breaks are built in. If you have a preferred grouping order, share it when booking and it will be followed.

Send the session type, your preferred dates, the number of people, and any location or venue details. For weddings and events, add the start time and the moments you do not want missed. For restoration, describe the damage and how the image will be used. Everything shared stays confidential, and you can start the conversation through the contact page.