DGainor Photography

Currently booking for Fall 2026

Thank you for visiting. My name is Deena and I am the owner of DGainor Photography. I married my best friend and we live in the Chicago Suburbs with our four kids. I have loved photography since I was a child and my passion has only grown stronger over the years.

My approach to photography is simple. I am a relational person and enjoy getting to know my clients personally. My desire is to make you feel comfortable and happy. I do not enjoy overly posed, stiff photos, nor do I enjoy overly edited images. Instead, I welcome candid, relaxed shots and lightly edited images to capture genuine moments, laughter, and smiles. At times, I may give you silly prompts that don't make sense, but trust me, there is a reason! My goal is to capture natural photos that highlight whatever it is that makes you unique.

PORTRAIT SESSION - INDIVIDUAL - COUPLES - SENIORS

This session is designed for Individuals, Seniors, and Couples. Photographing is done outdoors and generally takes 45-60 minutes. We have built in additional time so I can get to know my clients, we can go at a relaxed pace, and have time for outfit and/or location changes.

45-60 minute session *Additional time available - please request pricing
Pre-consultation via email
1-2 outfits
1 locations (but multiple backgrounds)
10 hand edited digital images
Online gallery of softly edited proof images to choose from
Print Rights for personal use
Additional images available for purchase at $35/image
Full Gallery available for $600 - up to 30-40 Total Images
***See "Important Information" below

Investment:

$475 plus $35 per additional digital image Weekdays
$550 plus $35 per additional digital image Weekends: Friday-Sunday
$200 per 30 minutes for extended photo shoot time

***$55-$65 Location Permit Fee required for Cantigny Park and local park districts respectively + parking fees, if applicable.

PORTRAIT SESSION - FAMILY

This session is designed for up to six members of your immediate family (parents and kids). Multigenerational shoot is additional. Photographing is done outdoors and generally takes 60 minutes. We have built in additional time so I can get to know my clients and we can go at a relaxed pace, capturing the images that are most important to you.

60 minute session - Additional time available - please request pricing
Pre-consultation via email
1-2 outfits
1 location (but multiple different backgrounds)
10 hand edited digital images
Online gallery of softly edited proof images to choose from
Print Rights for personal use
Additional images available for purchase for $35/image
Full Gallery available for $600 - Up to 30-40 total Images
***See "Important Information" below

Investment:

$550 plus $35 per additional digital image Weekdays
$625 plus $35 per additional digital image Weekends: Friday-Sunday
*Please add $25 for each additional person or pet.
*Please add $25 for each grandparent, uncle, aunt, cousin, etc.
*$200 per 30 minutes for extended photo shoot time

***$55-$65 Location Permit Fee required for Cantigny Park and local park districts respectively, + parking fees, if applicable.

SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY - INDIVIDUAL & TEAM

These candid sessions are designed for both Individual and Team Sports. Game Day Candid Photo Shoot includes the following:

Early arrival as needed
Pre-game warm up photos
Player Introductions
Sideline Interactions between coaches and players
Complete Coverage for one game
Online gallery of lightly edited images to download
Minimum 10 high resolution images (individual)
Minimum 50 high resolution images (team) - but often more
Print Rights for personal use
***See "Important Information" below

Investment:

$250 Individual Sports *1-2 hours of coverage
$300 Small Team (Basketball, Volleyball, etc.) *2 hours of coverage
$350 Large Team Sports (Football, Soccer, etc.) *3-4 hours of coverage

*Please enquire about unique or extended photo sessions for pricing

*Session Dates & times are only reserved after payment is received and your contract is signed.

*Please note, these are mostly candid shots, not formal portraits.

EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY

Investment: $150/hour - minimum 3 hours.

*Travel, Hotel, and Parking Fees apply when applicable.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Location: At a location of your choice, provided it's in or near the Wheaton area. Travel and parking fees apply to locations over 5 miles from Wheaton. Some locations require a permit. We will discuss costs for the same, if necessary.

Consultation: We offer a pre-session consultation via email to discuss your vision, determine location, and offer feedback on questions you might have.

Images: All images are lightly edited, high resolution digital images that are delivered via a private online gallery from which to choose.

Booking Fee: All sessions require a $300 non-refundable booking fee at scheduling to secure the date and time and to cover pre-session work.

Final Payment: The remainder of payment is due two weeks prior to your shoot and is nonrefundable if canceled.

Delivery: Final processing of photos takes 2-3 weeks. Your private gallery must be downloaded within 14 days of delivery. *Sports and Event Photography turn around time is 3-5 business days, unless otherwise indicated.

What's in our camera bag?:

Cameras: Nikon D850 and Nikon D750

Lenses: Nikkor 70-200mm 2.8, 105mm 2.8, 50mm 1.8, 24-70mm 2.8, & 14-24mm 2.8.