Booking starts with a short conversation about your date, location, and the type of coverage you need. For weddings and events in the area, we confirm the date, venue, and timeline during booking so nothing is left to the last minute. Share your details through the contact page or call, and we will follow up with available options and next steps.

Our physical studio is in Chicago at 4926 W. Diversey Ave. As a photography studio serving West Town, we also cover events and on-location work in the neighborhood. Clients can visit the studio for portraits, newborn, maternity, passport, or restoration needs. We are open Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. You can view a Map of West Town, Chicago, IL for the area we serve.

Yes. For weddings and other celebrations, we can cover your event at the venue or location you choose, including venues in West Town, Chicago, IL. During booking we confirm the date, venue, and timeline so coverage matches your schedule. It helps to share your running order and any must-have moments in advance so nothing important is missed.

A studio session takes place at our Chicago studio, where we control the lighting and background for clean, consistent images. We guide you through posing and expressions, adjust the setup as we go, and capture several looks within your session time. Afterward, we select and carefully edit the best images for you.

Newborn sessions work best when the baby is well rested and fed shortly before we begin. Bring a few simple outfits, extra diapers, and any special blankets or keepsakes you want included. We keep the studio warm and calm, pause whenever your baby needs a break, and move at your family’s pace so everyone stays comfortable throughout the session.

Maternity sessions go smoothly when you choose outfits that feel comfortable and show your shape. Two or three options, such as a fitted dress, a flowing gown, or a simple top with jeans, give us variety. Many clients schedule around 28 to 34 weeks, when they are still comfortable. Bring favorite accessories and let us know if you want your partner or other children in some photos.

Absolutely. Maternity and newborn sessions can include your partner, siblings, and even grandparents if you would like. Family participation often adds warmth to the photos and helps tell a fuller story of this season. Let us know in advance who will join so we can plan the space, timing, and posing around everyone comfortably.

Coordinated, simple clothing usually photographs best. Solid colors and similar tones keep the focus on faces rather than patterns. Avoid large logos and busy prints, and bring a change of outfit if you want variety. For families, choosing two or three complementary colors across the group helps everyone look coordinated without matching exactly.

Passport photos follow strict rules for size, background, lighting, and expression, and small errors can lead to rejection. We photograph you against a plain background, check the framing and proportions, and prepare prints that match the standard size for your application. Bring your form or country requirements if you have them so we can follow the correct specifications.

We start by reviewing the original image to understand the type of damage, whether that is fading, tears, stains, or scratches. We look at clarity, color, and which details can realistically be improved without changing the person’s features. Based on that assessment, we explain what is possible and recommend the best approach before any restoration work begins.

Yes. Not every session requires a studio visit. Event coverage and on-location portraits happen at the place you choose, and we can plan many details in advance by phone or email. If you are arranging photos from outside the area or on a tight schedule, share your needs and we will suggest a format that works for you.

After your session or event, we review the images, select the strongest ones, and edit them for color, exposure, and finishing. Finals are delivered digitally in formats suited to how you will use them, whether for printing, sharing, or archiving. We confirm the delivery details during booking so you know what to expect.

Yes. We treat every session with care and respect for your privacy. Portrait, newborn, maternity, and family images are handled confidentially, and we only share photos publicly if you give permission. If you prefer your images stay private, just let us know and we will keep them that way.

Timing depends on the season and the type of session. Weddings and weekend events are often booked well ahead, while studio portrait, newborn, maternity, and passport sessions can sometimes be scheduled sooner. Reaching out early with your preferred date gives us the best chance of matching your schedule, and we confirm availability when you book.

You can reach us by phone at (847) 420-3717 or through the contact page to ask about your session or event. Tell us the type of photos you need, your preferred date, and whether it takes place in the studio or at a location, and we will reply with helpful details. We are glad to answer questions before you decide to book.