Request a session in the contact form above. The first step forward in the booking process is scheduling a free video consultation.

For portraits, I generally book out 1-2 months in advance during my peak times. Feel free to inquire any time for a future date, as long as it's at least one month ahead. For live show stills, I don't limit how many I take on per month, so I'm always open for inquiries. I typically announce/list early closings via instagram--but you can also sign up for email reminders at the bottom of this page.

Yes. Typically, half of the session total is due up front as a deposit ($25 for live shows).

I don't offer family or event services, nor do I specialize in couples. I cater largely to the various portrait needs of night life performers, which may occasionally include couples or maternity on a case-by-case basis. You can always submit an inquiry if you still think we'd be a good fit!

I accept cash, Zelle, Venmo, Paypal (credit option), and checks.

I'll be in touch! If it's a service I offer and am available for, we'll schedule a free video consultation to discuss further steps.

For solo portraits, delivery of images is currently averaging 6-8 weeks. Please keep this in mind when reaching out for images needed by a deadline. For live shows, delivery of images is one week (pending completed payment and release forms from cast). Expedited service may be available at a higher price upon request, depending on my current work load.

I can typically offer one image to be delivered early as a courtesy if requested/agreed upon during the consultation period, however expedited delivery (~2 weeks or an agreed-upon deadline) for the remaining images comes with a 50-100% price markup. This markup is determined by the number of sessions already in line for editing at the time of the request. Images may not be expedited individually. I do not deliver raw/unedited files.

For creative portraits & solo headshots, yes. We sit down together over Zoom before editing begins, as you rank your images. The final delivery takes this ranking into account. For studio events and company-wide headshots, yes. You choose your limited images via photo album of watermarked proofs. For live shows, no. However, cast members are given the opportunity to request pre-approval via private photo album. A minimum amount of edits is guaranteed in your invoice, any additional amount is variable & may be subject to extra fees for some packages.

Nope! This artist doesn't sell rough drafts.

Sharing my work is an essential aspect of freelancing, and so is consent. For live shows, cast members are given the option of selective pre-approval or opting out of images entirely (and the images will not be used by anyone, myself included). For creative projects, exclusivity is available upon request for a 50-100% markup, depending on the length of time (temporarily until an album/publication release vs. indefinitely), and the images’ intended destination (large publication, Onlyfans, dating sites, etc). For bulk studio & company-wide headshot days, folks can opt out of sharing with no fee or withholding of images.

My general rule for retouching is that I only edit what is temporary (like blemishes) or changed by lighting (like under eyes). I do not alter permanent aspects of your body. However, you can make specific requests during our post-session review. You can also look here for a variety of before/after examples.

I do not currently offer prints, but can provide a larger file copy for printing on your own, upon request. Separate licensing is needed if you intend to sell the prints.

Not without purchasing separate licensing. You can use the images we make together to advertise your sold products/services and as gifts/prizes, but if you would like to sell the image itself as a product we must agree on separate terms.

I am based out of Chicago, and my studio is located in Lakeview. Travel may carry an additional cost.

Yes! I largely work out of The Newport Studio in Lakeview. But there are multiple options for locations (indoor and outdoor) at different price points, tailored to the concept of our session.

I do not personally offer these services, but can make recommendations for local artists to hire separately.

Absolutely! Bringing a trusted person can make you feel comfortable & can help spot some detail adjustments on set. Please no children or pets, though.