Our goal is to provide you with the highest quality photography and
exceptional customer service. We believe that choosing a professional
photographer should be based on more than just pricing, amount of exposures or
megapixels. Professional photography is about clear concepts, mastering
lighting, sets and subjects and high quality post-production. If a picture is
worth a thousand words, then browse the images in our portfolio to see what we
have to say!
The old saying "You get what you pay for" has never been truer in our new world
of digital photography. Bauwerks offers you professionally executed photography
with the best manpower, creativity and high-end equipment available. We also
include all of the following benefits and services in our packages at no extra
cost to you:
- Free initial
consultation at our location or over the phone. Gain unlimited access to years
of experience, vast expertise and unique creative solutions.
- Satisfaction guaranteed. Our motto is simple: If you don't
like what you see,
you get a roll for free (sm) 1 .
- Relaxing, fully equipped and
conveniently located professional photography studio in Chicago's Lincoln Park with
ample free
street parking.
- We shoot in high-end
professional digital format resulting in superior quality, fast turnaround
and a multitude of delivery options.
- Instant digital
quality control: No more guess work, wasted film, dust or scratches.
- Instantly printed or
online contact sheets while you
wait, right after the session. 4
- Choose from color,
black & white or sepia tone at any time before or after your photo session at
no extra charge.
- Digital retouching and
airbrushing of all minor "flaws" such as foreign objects, skin blemishes,
lint, etc. included in all print and files orders.
- Quick turnaround on
prints, usually within 2-5 business days of order (express and same day service
available).
- No minimum print or file orders.
Delivery methods via
high quality lab prints,
e-mail, web or high resolution CD. The choice is
entirely yours.
- All major credit cards, cash and corporate checks accepted.
High volume discount for ongoing projects available.
- Professional makeup
and hair styling services available.
- Lots of creative
posing. No "machine-gun" approach here.
Approximately 3-6
poses per roll of professional digital film.
- Unlimited usage rights
included for all corporate, promotional
and public relations photography.
- On-Location available.
Add travel fees to
selected packages or pricing.
Below are our standard packages for studio
sessions. If you need on-location photography, please call us at 773-529-4199
for a custom quote and consultation or
click here to contact us.
$395 - Minimal People
Photography Package
- 2 Rolls of
professional digital film
2
- No time limit. We focus on quality, not quantity!
- Ideal for
simple headshots
3
- 1 Set of printed
contact sheets of all exposures in color or black & white
4
- $35 credit towards
prints or digital files 5
$595 - Basic People
Photography Package
- 3 Rolls of
professional digital film
2
- No time limit. We focus on quality, not quantity!
- Ideal for 2-3 looks and/or
sets 3
- 1 Set of printed
contact sheets of all exposures in color or black & white
4
- $60 credit towards
prints or digital files 5
$795 - Standard People Photography Package
- 5 Rolls of
professional digital film
2
- No time limit. We focus on quality, not quantity!
- Ideal for 3-5 looks
and/or sets 3
- 1 Set of printed
contact sheets of all exposures in color or black & white
4
- $90 credit towards
prints or digital files 5
$995 - Professional People
Photography Package
- 7 Rolls of
professional digital film 2
- No time limit. We focus on quality, not quantity!
- Ideal for 5-7 looks
and/or sets 3
- 1 Set of printed
contact sheets of all exposures in color or black & white
4
- $120 credit towards
prints or digital files 5
$1195 - Premium People Photography Package
- 9 Rolls of
professional digital film 2
- No time limit. We focus on quality, not quantity!
- Ideal for 7-9 looks
and/or sets 3
- 1 Set of printed
contact sheets of all exposures in color or black & white
4
- $150 credit towards
prints or digital files 5
$1395 - Ultimate People Photography Package
- 11 Rolls of
professional digital film 2
- No time limit. We focus on quality, not quantity!
- Ideal for 9-11 looks
and/or sets 3
- 1 Set of printed
contact sheets of all exposures in color or black & white
4
- $180 credit towards
prints or digital files 5
Studio & On-Location Packages Add-on Services
- Professional Make-up:
$80
- Professional Hair Styling:
$70
- Many customized
creative options available
- Please
contact us for more details
Travel Fees for On-Location Photography
- Loop/Downtown (incl. Parking): $50
- Up to 10 miles: $25
- 11-25 miles and
: $35
- 26-50 miles: $50
- 51-100 miles: $75
- 101-150 miles: $100
- 151-200 miles: $125 +
Hotel + Expenses
- 201-250 miles: $150 +
Hotel + Expenses
- More than 250 miles:
Ticket + Hotel + Expenses
1:
Satisfaction guaranteed:
If you are not happy with the outcome after
your people photography or portrait studio session and are unable to find any
satisfactory images, we will shoot another roll for free the same day only. This
applies to people studio photography only. Does not apply for on-location or
product and still life photography.
2:
Professional rolls of digital film:
1 roll of digital film
contains 40 frames in high resolution digital raw format. Since we shoot in professional digital format
we have 100%
control over the outcome and quality of your session. The quantity of shots is no
guarantee for a successful photo session. It's really about the skills and
creativity of the photographer.
3: Photographic looks and sets: Look means change in clothing, make-up or
hair. Set stands for change in props, setting, background or location (near
primary location or studio).
4: Contact
sheets:
Printed contact sheets are usually delivered the same day right after the session. Larger packages might
require an additional 24 hours. Protected online contact sheets are available in
substitution for printed ones. Online requires an additional 48-72 hours
processing time.
5: Print
and file credit: Your
credit can be used for single prints, retouched digital files, raw film on
CD/DVD, large quantity (headshot) prints or modeling comp cards.
Please see our prints, files
CD's & DVD's section
or contact us for more
details.