The Session Fee covers the Time and Talent of the Photographer

Carlos Cardona Photography is dedicated to creating creative, one-of-a-kind images for our clients, preserving their memories for a lifetime with the best Portrait, Event, or Sports Photography they will ever have. We also embrace artistic risk in an effort to advance the limits of Portrait, Sports, Fine Art, and Architecture Photography.
I am an award winning photographer. I take the time to personalize each session. I scout the perfect location (or use my portrait studio), and add a serious amount of post production work into your images. It is definitely worth the investment (if you want great photos and great prints). The Sessions below cover all preplanning, session and editing time. No obligation to purchase prints with any session! Prints may be purchased after your session.

Headshots (Half Session) - $175.00
• 1 hour in my Northshore Chicagoland Studio
• 2 professionally edited images, after client selection in person
• 2 Digital files delivered either immediately (USB drive), or after editing (email, Dropbox)
• All print purchasing á la carte, see Print Ordering below
[Total $176.40 after tax]

Family/Individual Portraits (Full Session) - $300.00
• Up to 2 hour session ($100 per hour overtime)
• Possible locations: my studio, outdoors, or client location for "environmental portraits"
• Travel time to location over 15 miles from Lake Forest, IL is paid, editing time is included
• 10 professionally edited images, after client selection online or in person
• Online Gallery available for selecting images (and ordering prints) for 8 weeks
• All Digital files delivered on USB Drive, email, or Dropbox
• All print purchasing á la carte, see Print Ordering below
• 50% Deposit due 1 week before the session, (check or PayPal), total at end of session
[Total $302.40 after tax]

Event Photo Session- $300.00
• Candids/Portraits of entire event or subjects (2 hours, $100 per hour overtime)
• Travel time to location over 15 miles from Lake Forest, IL is paid, editing time is included
• All Digital files delivered on USB Drive, email, or Dropbox
• Online Gallery available for ordering prints for 8 weeks
• All print purchasing á la carte, see Print Ordering below
• 50% Deposit due 1 week before the session, (check or PayPal), total at end of session
[Total $302.40 after tax]

Corporate Headshots/Environmental Portraits - $500.00 session fee
• Minimum 2 hour session at client location or studio ($100 per hour overtime)
• Possible locations: my studio, or corporate client 's location (with studio lights & backdrop)
• Travel time to location over 15 miles from Lake Forest, IL is paid, editing time is paid
• 2 edited shots delivered per person
• Online Gallery available for selecting images (and ordering prints) for 8 weeks
• 50% Deposit due 2 weeks before the session, (check or PayPal), total at end of session
• All Digital files delivered on USB Drive, email, or Dropbox
[Total $504.00 after tax]

Architecture/Real Estate Photography - $300 session fee
• Minumum 2 hour session at client location, $300. ($100 per hour overtime for larger homes)
• Travel time to location, over 15 miles from Lake Forest, IL, is paid, editing time is paid
• All Digital files delivered on USB Drive or Dropbox
• All print purchasing á la carte, see Print Ordering below
• 50% Deposit due 2 weeks before the session, (check or PayPal), total at end of session
[Total varies after tax]

All Sessions (except Headshot) may include:
• Pre-Session Consult (via email, phone or in person)
• Session Agreement Contract
• Personalization of your session and details
• Editing and enhancing of your images as per specific agreement

Print Ordering After Session
4X6, Glossy Paper: $10
5X7, Glossy Paper: $12
8X10, Glossy Paper: $30
11X14, Glossy Paper, Matted: $100
16X19, Luster Paper, Matted: $150

Fine Art Framed Print Ordering-See "How to Purchase Images or Prints"
Framed 11X14 prints: $250, plus tax & shipping. 
Framed 12X16 prints: $350, plus tax & shipping. 
(Both in beautiful 16X20 black wood frames, with hanging wire. Listed price does not include shipping fees, if any)

I can accept checks, PayPal or credit cards for purchases

My email address and phone number are: 
ccardona7@me.com/718-564-3556
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