Chicago Wedding Photography Pricing

2007 Wedding Coverage - $3000

Coverage Includes:

-Engagement session with one 16X20, or 24 5X7 prints

-All High Resolution Files with reproduction release,
or a full set of 4X6 prints

-Complete wedding day coverage (8 hours)

-Online proofing with password protection

A-la-Carte Items

Bridal Portrait Session - $300
A bridal session includes 1-2 hours at a location of your choice in the metro area. 24 - 5X7 art prints. Plus, all images will be proofed online in a password protected website.

DVD Slide Show - $150
A 10-15 minute slideshow that can include pictures from any or all of your sessions with John Michael. A musical montage that you can share with your family and friends. Additional copies are $25 each.

Professional Quality Prints
4X6: $10
5X7 $15
8X10 $20
11X14 $35
Larger prints available on request.

Additional Hours - $200/hour

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is your style of photography?
A. I don't limit myself to one style of photography. I mainly focus on a photojournalistic style, but if I see an opportunity for an excellent arranged shot, then I will take it. Candid's are preferred by most because the images capture true emotions and feelings as opposed to traditional photography where the people look stiff and uncomfortable.

Q. What is all day coverage?
A. All day coverage (up to 8 hours) means I will be able to accompany you to the hair stylist, the make-up boutique, then get your getting ready shots, etc. I will cover everything that you want me to in the 8 hour time period. It makes for a great story of your day in pictures.

Q. How many pictures will we receive?
A. I deliver between 300-500 fully edited images from your wedding day.

Q. Do you accept destination weddings?
A. Absolutely! We will travel anywhere in the U.S., and Internationally as well.

Q. Is there any travel related fees?
A. We only ask that you pay airfare and hotel for myself and one assistant. There are no other travel related fees whatsoever. If your location is within one hour of the Chicago metro area, we will not charge any travel related fees. There will be a minimal milage charge for locations over one hour travel time.

Q. Do you take formal shots?
A. Yes, but I ask that you keep the list short to get them done in a timely fashion, so you can join your guests at the reception quicker.

Q. How long before we can see our photos?
A. I deliver the online proofs within 4-6 weeks of your wedding date.

Q. Can you retouch photos, and change them to b/w?
A. The options are virtually limitless. We can change any photo to black&white, sepia, cross-process, etc. We can also fix blemishes, stains, etc.

Q. How do we book our date, and what are your payment terms?
A. All you have to do to book your date is pay a $500 retainer, and the date is yours. If you cancel for any reason, your retainer will be refunded only if the date can be booked by another client. The remainder of your payment is due within one week of your wedding.

Q. Do we get the high-res digital files?
A. Yes, you will receive all the high resolution files on CD/DVD.

Q. How long will my proofs be online?
A. Your proofs will be online for 60 days

Q. Do you accept credit cards?
A. Yes, we accept Visa, Mastercard, and Discover.