SHARP FOCUS STUDIO

Sharp Photos, Clear Results

Weddings, portraits, headshots, and brand images shot with clean light and neat retouching. You get a simple plan, on-time photos, and files ready to print.

Chicago studio loft still life with bridal veil, bouquet, prints, cufflinks and frosted folio in dawn light

Metric 01

12 yrs

shooting weddings and brands

Metric 02

320+

galleries delivered

Metric 03

4.8/5

client rating

HOW IT WORKS

A Simple Shoot Process

Full-day coverage for couples, from first look to last dance.

Ivory roses, candles and a ring box on a stone ledge in a quiet chapel aisle.

Full-day coverage

Wedding Photography

From $2,400

Full-day coverage for couples, from first look to last dance.

Soft portrait studio still life with blazer, plaster backdrop, and framed print on stone floor.

90-minute session

Portrait Sessions

From $325

Corporate headshot prints, charcoal jacket, and water glass on pale wood in soft daylight.

Per person

Corporate Headshots

From $250

Ceramic skincare bottle and glass dropper vial on pale stone, mid-roll beside folded muslin with mist.
01Half-day studio

Product Shoots

From $600

Sharp product photos for web shops, ads, and print.

Crystal coupe tower on a bar with sparklers, confetti, and lingering smoke.
022-hour minimum

Event Coverage

From $950

Fast, quiet coverage for launches, galas, and company parties.

Bakery counter with cake dome, syrup bottle, ceramic bowls, and flour in warm soft light.
03Web and ad files

Brand Imagery

From $750

Hero images for small businesses, menus, sites, and social.

SERVICES

Photography Services For Work And Life

Tell us the date, the goal, and what shots matter most.

Top-down still life of booking tools on pale wood: notebook, keys, pen cup, and card holder.
01

Book a Call

Tell us the date, the goal, and what shots matter most.

Open swatch book with hangers, backdrop sample, and blank prop board on a pale plaster side table.
02

Plan the Shot List

We map poses, locations, outfits, and the files you need.

Overhead studio flatlay of a linen backdrop roll, reflector discs, sandbag, and draped robe on concrete.
03

Shoot Day

We guide the pace, keep people at ease, and get every key frame.

Retouch tablet, stylus, swatch fan and sealed print mailer on a concrete tray with soft light.
04

Edit and Send

We clean color, retouch selected images, and deliver the gallery.

CASE STUDIES

Recent Jobs And Results

45-minute portrait session One location, one outfit 12 retouched images Print-ready gallery link Delivered in 5 days

Billed per sessionBilled per session

Starter

From $650

  • 45-minute portrait session
  • One location, one outfit
  • 12 retouched images
  • Print-ready gallery link
  • Delivered in 5 days
Most popularBilled per project

Signature

From $1,950

  • 90-minute portrait or headshot session
  • Two looks or two locations
  • 30 retouched images
  • Team headshots for up to 6
  • Brand crops for web and LinkedIn
  • Rush preview in 3 days
Billed by projectBilled by project

Scale

From $4,900

  • Full wedding or event day
  • Two photographers on site
  • 100+ edited images
  • Product and brand shoot day
  • Advanced retouching set
  • Print-ready delivery and usage notes

WHAT CLIENTS SAY

Trusted By Local Clients

238 edited images, couple portraits, and family shots on time

Closed wedding folio box, matte prints, and white florals on a stone table.

Wedding

North Side wedding gallery in six days

238 edited images, couple portraits, and family shots on time

Top-down grid of matched portrait prints with proof box and mat board on linen

Corporate

Headshots for a 24-person team

Skincare and candle products mid-turn on white plinths with mist and a charcoal spray bottle.

Retail

Product photos for a shop launch

Champagne coupes, brass ice bucket, and napkins on a dark stone bar counter

Events

Gala coverage with no missed moments

Bakery window still life with cake stand, bread basket, cups, and rising steam in warm light.

Small Biz

Brand images for a bakery relaunch

Gray card, color chips, and stacked contact sheets on a pale travertine proofing surface.

Weddings and portraits

Mara Bennett

Brass clamp rigging rolled linen samples beside acrylic blocks on a walnut workbench

Shot plans and timing

Leo Shah

Extreme macro of a pen display tablet, stylus tip, and gray calibration strip in cool light.

Color and skin edits

Tessa Nguyen

Steam rises from a cup beside a sealed gallery package and sample prints on a terracotta tray.

Booking and delivery

Caleb Price

Proof

Customer notes

Verified

Quick replies, clear posing tips, and photos our team used the same day.

Gray card, color chips, and stacked contact sheets on a pale travertine proofing surface.

Mia Alvarez

Marketing Director, Northline Labs

Verified

They kept our wedding calm and got every key moment with care.

Brass clamp rigging rolled linen samples beside acrylic blocks on a walnut workbench

Jordan Ellis

Bride

Verified

Our product shots were clean, sharp, and ready for the launch page.

Extreme macro of a pen display tablet, stylus tip, and gray calibration strip in cool light.

Priya Desai

Owner, Cedar & Salt

Service area

Chicago North Side

Lincoln Park, Lakeview, River North, Wicker Park

Chicago skyline in dawn fog from the lakefront, calm water below, Hancock Tower high in haze

Area 01

Chicago North Side

Lincoln Park, Lakeview, River North, Wicker Park

Wilmette lighthouse above a foggy breakwall at warm dawn over a calm pale lake

Area 02

North Shore

Evanston, Wilmette, Winnetka, Highland Park

Golden bungalow roofs above quiet prairie edges at dusk, with soft hazy foreground.

Area 03

West Suburbs

Oak Park, Elmhurst, La Grange, Downers Grove

Limestone civic facade above a misty river plain under clearing storm light.

Area 04

DuPage County

Naperville, Wheaton, Lisle, Glen Ellyn

The Map

Questions

Common Questions

Quick answers before visitors choose a product, service, or next step.

01How far ahead should I book?+

For weddings, book 6 to 12 months ahead. Portraits and headshots often fit in as soon as next week.

02Do you edit every photo?+

You get a full cull, clean color, crop fixes, and skin retouching on selected images. Final files are ready to print.

03Can you shoot on location?+

Yes. Sharp Focus shoots in your office, home, venue, or on site with gear sized for small spaces and fast setup.

04Do you give print files?+

Yes. Every final gallery includes print-ready files and web-sized copies, so you can post and print without extra work.

05Do you handle large teams?+

Yes. We plan shot lists, move people fast, and keep lineups clear so staff headshots and event coverage stay on schedule.

06What if I need fast delivery?+

Rush edits are available on select jobs. Tell us your date at booking, and we will set the right delivery plan.

Studio Notes

Get short emails with booking tips, prep lists, and sample galleries for weddings, headshots, events, and product shoots.