Oak Park, IL is part of our regular service area, and sessions are coordinated from our Chicago studio. For passport photos or photo restoration, clients usually visit the studio because of the equipment involved. For weddings, quinceañeras, maternity, newborn and portrait sessions, we travel to confirmed locations in and around Oak Park once the details are set. Every booking includes the exact address and timing in writing.

Your session is handled by the Video Studio Jimenez Team, the same group responsible for booking, posing guidance and creative direction. You are not handed off to an anonymous contractor. Before the session we review what you want from the images, and during the shoot the team directs positioning, expression and pacing so the process feels guided rather than rushed.

For passport photos in Oak Park, IL, plan a short studio visit and bring your current ID plus any renewal paperwork that mentions photo specifications. We work with standard sizing, background and lighting requirements, and we can review your document’s photo instructions with you. Government agencies make the final decision, so we always recommend confirming the current requirements before your appointment.

The studio is open Monday – Saturday, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM, and most passport or restoration visits are scheduled by appointment so you are not waiting. Passport sessions are typically quick and finished in one visit. Restoration is different: we review the original photo, discuss what can realistically be improved, and then confirm next steps. Contact us to reserve a slot that fits your day.

Yes. We handle photo restoration in Oak Park, IL for prints that are torn, scratched, water-damaged or faded, as well as older photographs that need a digital copy. Bring the original if you can, since it helps us judge what detail is recoverable. We explain the realistic result before starting, and we never promise that a damaged photo will look brand new.

A newborn session works best when the baby is fed, warm and sleepy, so schedule around the usual feeding rhythm and bring extra diapers, wipes and a spare outfit. Parents and siblings are welcome to be part of the photos. If you are searching for a newborn photographer in Oak Park, IL, tell us the baby’s age and we will suggest a comfortable session length.

Maternity sessions are kept calm and unhurried. Choose outfits you can move in, bring a couple of options, and plan for breaks if you need them. Many clients bring a partner, a child or a close family member for a few frames. We guide every pose, so you are not expected to know how to stand or where to look before you arrive.

Yes. Weddings, quinceañeras and celebration coverage in Oak Park are arranged once the venue, date and rough schedule are confirmed. We ask for the ceremony and reception details, the key family moments you want documented, and who should appear in the formal photos. Coverage is planned around your event rather than a fixed template, and everything is reconfirmed before the day.

Many sessions can happen at your home, a rented space or an outdoor location in Oak Park. Studio sessions remain the better fit for passport photos and restoration work, since the equipment and backdrop stay in one place. For on-location shoots we confirm access, timing and any venue rules at booking, so there are no surprises on the day of your appointment.

Client privacy is treated seriously. We do not share session images publicly without your permission, and family, maternity and newborn photos stay private unless you ask us to use them. Your contact details, event information and files are kept only for the purpose of your booking. If you prefer that nothing from your session appears online, just tell us and we note it on your file.

Yes. Studio space and posing time can be arranged for larger family groups, multi-generation portraits, and combined maternity or newborn sessions with siblings. Send the number of people and any mobility needs in advance so we can plan the room setup, the order of shots and how long the session should run. A short list of must-have combinations from you also helps.

Village permits apply to many productions, including commercials, documentaries, television work, student and independent films, and some still shoots or videos depending on the activity involved. Photography questions of this kind go to Neighborhood Services at neighborhoodservices@oak-park.us or (847) 420-3717. Confirm whether your specific shoot needs a Village film permit before the session date (Village film permits).

If the shoot is commercial, the Park District of Oak Park requires a photography permit for commercial photography in a park, including engagement, wedding, senior, family portrait and marketing work. Listed pricing is $50 per hour for parks and historic homes, or a $100 annual pass for multiple photoshoots. Confirm the current terms with the Park District before your date (Park District photography permits).

Operators, not clients, carry the licensing duties: Oak Park requires a license application to operate a public photography studio, and a business license before engaging in a business, trade or occupation. The initial business-license application fee is listed at $50, with general business fees based on occupied square footage, from $100 for 0-1,999 sq ft up to $250 at 8,000+ sq ft per one-year period. Verify current requirements with the Village (Village Code 8-2-1).

Send your question through the contact page or call (847) 420-3717 during studio hours, Monday – Saturday, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM. Tell us the session type, your preferred date and the location in Oak Park, and we will answer with practical details. It is the fastest way to confirm availability before you commit to a date.