Currently booking for Summer and Fall 2023

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
  • Pre-consultation via email
  • 1-2 outfits
  • 1-2 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 $25/image
  • Full Gallery available for $500

Investment

$350 plus $25 per additional digital image - Weekdays 

$400 plus $25 per additional digital image - Weekends: Friday to Sunday

***$50-$55 Location Permit Fee required for Cantigny Park and local park districts respectively.

 

PORTRAIT SESSION - FAMILY

This session is designed for up to six members of your immediate family.  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.

  • 60-75 minute session
  • 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 $25/image
  • Full Gallery available for $500

Investment

$425 plus $25 per additional digital image - Weekdays

$475 plus $25 per additional digital image - Weekends:  Friday to Sunday

*Please add $25 for each additional person or pet

***$50-$55 Location Permit Fee required for Cantigny Park and local park districts respectively.
 

 

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

Investment:
$150 Individual Sports *1-2 hours of coverage

$200 Small Team (Basketball, Volleyball, etc.) *2 hours of coverage

$250 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:  $100/hour - minimum 1 hour.  Travel Fees apply.
 

Location:  At a location of your choice, provided it's in or near the Wheaton area.  Travel fees apply to locations over 10 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 $150 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 one week 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, 24-70mm 2.8, & 14-24mm 2.8.