Most family sessions last about 60–90 minutes.

Some sessions are shorter, some take longer — but we plan the time around your family, your kids’ ages, and the kind of portraits you want to create.

Yes — and we encourage it.

During your planning consultation we’ll talk through the groupings that matter most:

• the full family

• each child individually

• siblings together

• parents with each child

• grandparents (if included)

We’ll help you build variety without it feeling like a checklist.

Absolutely.

Pets are family, and often they’re part of the story of this season of life.

Just let us know in advance so we can plan the best way to include them.

All sessions and meetings are by appointment only.

We do offer evening and weekend appointments, but those are limited and tend to book quickly.

Yes — and in many cases, that’s one of the most meaningful options.

Your home holds your real life. It can add a layer of emotional truth that no park can replicate.

If we’re photographing at your home, we may recommend a quick scout beforehand to plan the best time of day and location.

Yes — absolutely.

If you’re dreaming about something outside the southwest suburbs, let’s talk. We’ll walk through what’s possible.

We typically show:

• about 30 images for individual sessions

• about 40–60 images for family sessions

We guide you through the selection process so it doesn’t feel overwhelming.

Most orders are completed in 2–3 weeks.

Some frame choices or specialty products can take longer, and we’ll keep you updated throughout the process.

Yes.

We offer complimentary portrait hanging for wall art clients, because we want your portraits to live in your home — not sit in a box.

We include a web sized image file of each ordered image, sized for personal sharing (phone, email, social media).

We keep the print-quality files in-house because it’s our job to make sure the final artwork looks as beautiful as possible — and that quality is only guaranteed through the finished pieces we produce.

Every family is different — because every home and every order is different.

You are always in control of what you purchase.

Most families invest $1200 or more in finished artwork.

If you’d like, we can give you guidance during your consultation so you feel confident about what to expect.

Yes.

Gift certificates can be purchased in any dollar amount, or as a session + artwork package.

Most families choose gift certificates starting around $500.

We accept:

• cash

• check

• Venmo

• all major credit cards

Yes.

If you’d like to divide your purchase into monthly payments, we can do that.

A few notes:

• the session fee must be paid on or before the session date

• finished products and digital files are delivered once payment is complete

Yes. If you are not completely satisfied with your session, we will either:

• photograph you again, or
• refund everything you have paid, including your portrait credit.

Once your portraits are delivered, we stand behind them and will replace any piece that is defective or damaged. [See our investment page for details.]