2010  No Hassle, Flat Rate Pricing!

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OFF SEASON SALE Any wedding that takes place before May 2010 will SAVE $250! Now from just $595 with ALL the famous CWP advantages  
Service Description Investment

No limit on the amount of images taken

  • Full comprehensive coverage from all your hand picked, picturesque locations.
  • We preserve as many priceless images as you desire. No limits.
  • One photographer, two or three. You get all the images of your dreams taken for no extra charge!
  • You will never be penalized for having too good of a wedding!

Included!

Online preview album

  • A FREE preview showing off your dynamic, fun and engaging images from your glorious day
  • Usually live and online within two weeks of your wedding! Enjoy it while still on your honeymoon!!
  • So simple to share and show off to anyone in the world instantly!

Included!

Printable files always included.
  • You will cherish the security and flexibility of owning all of your printable jpeg files on a disc from your wedding.
  • You are assured of professionally crafted images and the utmost in printing compatibility and flexibility!
  • Your printable images disc is delivered at the time of your Formal Bridal Album's introduction and unveiling.
  • When no formal bridal album is selected your images disc is delivered in 6 mos.

Included!

Online Proofs
  • Every one of your treasured images are available for online viewing shortly after your wedding.
  • Your friends, family and fans may view and order directly from the convenience of their living rooms, laptops or ipods and have their own treasures delivered to their door in just a few days.
  • No limit on how long your images are displayed. Many studios pressure you with 30 or 60 day limits.

Included!

Locations and Back drop

  • No charge per location. Flat, no hassle fee for complete coverage!
  • No charge for adding a professional photographer's back drop at your reception. When requested, we can set up a back drop, mini-portrait studio for your guests to take advantage of. 

Included!

Printed Proof Albums
  • Included at no extra charge. (Not included in the Economy package)
  • You will receive a huge, 10x13 wedding proof album displaying all of your irreplaceable wedding day images.
  • Presented as either 9, 12 or 16 images per page. Printed exclusively with Professional photographic paper.
  • Bound together with a special cover for the ultimate in protection, showcasing and functionality.

Included!

Low cost reprints

  • Online prints are available at amazingly affordable rates. We take concern for your guest's budget as well!
  • $4-4x6.  $7-5x7.  $12-8x10.
  • Delivered right to your door in just days
  • COMPARE these rates to other studios online ordering published rates!

  From $4.00

Master Craftsman Suite

Upgrade your coverage to the ultimate in Quality, Service and Value! For one flat rate. Includes all these added benefits!

  • Multiple lighting. Additional off camera flashes put shadows next to your highlights separating you from your back ground and give depth and dimensionality to your formal and even candid reception images.
  • Master Photographer. Our highest level of experienced photo craftsman is assigned and dedicated to your wedding.
  • All your images are individually examined, adjusted and corrected for proper color and density.
  • Fast Track proofs are then posted online within 1 week of your wedding!
$250
Second photographer
  • Double your coverage with added flexibility, creativity and comfort for you!
  • Your Lead Craftsman concentrates on your "must have" images while your second Photo Journalist  focuses on those timeless candids, second perspective and gorgeous detail shots.
  • Hours mirror lead photographer.
from $80 per hour
Engagement Session
  • Up to a 20 minute uniquely personalized session with your photographer.
  • An archive quality, 11x14 heirloom wall portrait is included
  • Your selected portrait is meticulously poured over, touching up blemishes, removing objectionables as well as minimizing wrinkles. Eyes and lips are highlighted, stay hairs are removed and so much more. Protective coatings are then added to protect your print from finger prints, stains or UV rays. We mount your portrait on archive quality ridged backing, ready to display and showcase!to 11x14
  • Online proofs.
  • No limit on outfit changes.
  • Extra time is $30 per quarter hour.
  • Travel time for location shoots is $15 per quarter hour.
$200

Bridal Albums

Sample prices before discount

  • Digital Flush Mount 10x10 albums from, $665 / 16 pages. 24 pages are just $725
  • Photo Books from $635 (8x8, 18 pages)
  • Coffee Table books from $300 (8x11, 20 pages)
  • SAVE 30% when you select your album at the time of deposit and reservation.
  • Save even more with an in studio visit.
From $300

SAVE 30% off our regular low prices

Photographer

  • A professional, courteous and well dressed  photographer with years of Chicagoland experience will naturally and unobtrusively preserve your entire day.
  • A unique, timeless blend of traditional posed formal portraits and natural, candid coverage of the memories and traditions throughout your one in a million, spectacular day.

Included!

Economy. No Prints Option

  • Holidays and Saturdays, May through October: 8 hours of all inclusive, professional, photographic coverage for only $1,095.
  • All other dates receive 6 hours of complete professional coverage for only $845
  • Extra time is available for only $60 per half hour.
  • You still receive all of your original printable files on disc, your free online preview album and all your proofs online!
  • OFF SEASON WEDDING SPECIAL. Any wedding that takes place before May 2010 will save an extra $250!!!
$845 or $1095

SALE! Now from $595

That's it!

  • No extras, expenses or surprises!
  • No location fees
  • No parking, tolls or travel fees
  • No tables or backdrop fees
  • No extra added for additional taxes.
  • True ALL INCLUSIVE, flat rate prices!

Included

2010 Investment Examples

Please visit our studio for complete package examples, details or allow us to personalize a custom package just for your wedding!

If you are also considering our unobtrusive, natural and candid videography services, please view our video samples, HERE.


SPECIAL Offer! Visit our studio in person for special unpublished savings! Be sure to invite all your decision makers. EXTRA VALUE SAVINGS when you reserve services on your FIRST VISIT. Pour over this website, write down your questions, email links to key family and friends, give us a call for your, "first interview" No high pressure sales, ever! Our quality, experience, credentials and value speak for themselves.


Heirloom -  $4,995 Now just $4,745* Everything included in the Legacy below plus:

Legacy -  $2,995 Now just $2,745* NEW. Includes our most popular bridal options.

Heritage  -  $1,995 Now just $1,745* NEW now includes a bridal album. Printed proofs and printable files!

Economy  -  $845 or $1095 Unequaled award winning quality at an unbeleivable low price!

* additional saving is only for weddings that take place before May 1st 2010. New clients only.

Original printable files are delivered on DVD with your formal bridal album.Owner and founder John Welsh featured as the national photography expert on WGN news, Channel 9 in Chicago. Images are 1,000 x 1,5000 resolution, perfect for most of your printing needs! Packages without a formal bridal album will receive original printable files 6 months after your wedding. Immediate delivery is available for $200. Images will then be available within 30 days of your wedding. Hi-Resolution and RAW or NEF files may also be available. See graph below.

Owner and founder, John Welsh is featured as the National Photography Expert for WGN News

  w/ bridal album within 30 days 6 months  12 months
1000x1500 .jpegs free $200 free free
Hi-Resolution .jpegs $200 $500 $200 $100
NEF or RAW files $400 $800 $400 $200

Save at least $100 - $500 up to 20% off of any video package when you reserve both services.