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.