Studio Location: Zhou B Center, 3rd Floor, 1029 W. 35th St. Chicago, IL 60609
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Models / Studio Portraits:
(Portfolios, Headshots & Comps)

Studio shoots can be booked by models, actors, musicians, or anyone desiring a portrait session.
Multiple models may book a shoot together (Add 20% per person).

BASIC: 2 Looks - Includes 1 hour studio time and full-size
edited/retouched portfolio images (selected from 50+ proofs)

    1. standard includes 2 high-res images $250
    2. upgrade to 4 high-res images $300
    3. upgrade to 6 high-res images $350
    4. upgrade to 6 high-res images, 2 makeup looks (allow +1 hour for MUA) and ALL proofs $550
$250

PLUS: 3 Looks - Includes 2 hours studio time and full-size
edited/retouched portfolio images (selected from 100+ proofs)

    1. standard includes 4 high-res images $350
    2. upgrade to 6 high-res images $400
    3. upgrade to 8 high-res images $450
    4. upgrade to 8 high-res images, 3 makeup looks (allow +2 hours for MUA) and
      ALL proofs $700
$350

DELUXE: 4 Looks - Includes 3 hours studio time and full-size
edited/retouched portfolio images (selected from 150+ proofs)

    1. standard includes 6 high-res images $450
    2. upgrade to 8 high-res images $450
    3. upgrade to 10 high-res images $500
    4. upgrade to 10 high-res images, unlimited makeup looks (allow +2 hours for MUA) and ALL proofs $800
$450

PRO: 5 Looks - Includes 4 hours studio time and full-size
edited/retouched portfolio images (selected from 200+ proofs)

    1. standard includes 8 high-res images $550
    2. upgrade to 10 high-res images $600
    3. upgrade to 12 high-res images $650
    4. upgrade to 12 high-res images, unlimited makeup looks (allow +2 hours for MUA) and ALL proofs $950
$550

Each LOOK is either a wardrobe change, makeup/hair, background setting or lighting change.
Select from as many as 30 image proofs for each hour of studio time.
Online PROOFS within 2-3 business days in your own private gallery.

Models & Portraits: Make Your Studio Deposit Here:

A deposit of $45 is required upon booking all Model shoots. (This will be deducted from your total after the shoot)

Events:
(Fashion: Runway Shows / Nightclub Events / Live Concerts)

Prices include setup & teardown of equipment

BASE EVENT PRICE: 2-3 hour event. $400
Each additional event hour (including photography, consultation/setup, meetings, or standby): + $100
Special Equipment, rentals, backdrops, lights, assistants: Call
Royalty-free / Rights-managed event photos: Call
Travel/mileage & parking fee required for some events. Call
Custom Logos & Event Re-Branding: All images are branded with your logo or custom text. + $50/Event

Standard Delivery: Proofs and Web-images are ready to view within 48 hours.
Web-images may be downloaded from the photographer at 500px or 600px, and may be used for promotional use on your website.
All images are non-transferable, and may not be re-branded or re-sold without permission.
High resolution image files and prints are made available for purchase through mikewhitephoto.com. Please visit a sample gallery or inquire about prices.

Commercial Print Photography:
(Catalog / Editorial)

Review and select your images same day at studio, or within 48 hours online.
All PROOF images are included on disk or download for review & comps.

Quarter Day Rate - (2 hours) $350
Half Day Studio Rate - (4 hours) $600
Full Day Studio Rate - (8 hours) $1100
Each Additional Hour: $150

Product Photography:
(Catalog / Websites)

Rates apply to a single setup for all shots.
Do not ship products to the Chicago studio. Please call or email to make shipping arrangements.
Return shipping will be reflected on your final invoice.

Setup & Product Styling & Prep $100/hr
Photography ($35 per shot or hourly) $150/hr
Production & Retouching $150/hr

Final Images:
(Retouching & Production for PRINT)

All images are available for download the same day they are edited.

FILE FORMATS:

PROOFS are small non-downloadable images used to preview and make your final selections. You may view your PROOF images in a private-access web gallery for up to 30 days.

PRINT EDITS are final retouched master images, edited at the highest PRINT resolution possible. Print edits may be used for Composite Comp Cards, Zed Cards, or Portfolio Prints.

WEB EDITS are branded 500px JPG's included with each retouched image (great for MySpace).

RAW files are 16 bit digital camera masters. Just like film negatives, they must be developed and exported before they can be used. RAW files are never included with any job.

UNEDITED images have been exported from RAW files, but have not gone through any retouching. Unedited images may be sent directly to your design agency for further retouching.

MODELS: Additional FULLY EDITED Portfolio Images for Print & Web.

Files are available for download.

$40 each
Commercial Retouching: PRINT EDITS + Master Image File for commercial licensing: $150/hr
Images on CD or DVD + shipping $25

How To Book A Shoot:

Introductions:

There's always questions, so let's discuss your shoot. For starts, you can call and introduce yourself. Even better, email me the following and then let's talk: Reference photos, links to your site, what the photos will be used for, and what style you're interested in.

Reserve a Time:

Appointments are best scheduled several weeks in advance. Model photography and smaller assignments work best on Saturdays, with booking times starting as early as 8am. Event photography is preferred on Fridays & Saturdays. Product photography can be scheduled with less than 24-hour notice.

Make a Deposit:

A deposit is required to book the date for shooting.
CANCELLATION & RESCHEDULING. The date selected is final.

Work Out The Creative Details:

Whether you're a Chicago recording studio looking for promotional band photos, a new bride looking for a wedding photographer, a fresh face seeking a modeling job in Chicago, or a group in need of family reunion photos, Mike White can add the right flair to your project. Once the shoot is booked, please allow time to work out arrangements for stylists (hair, makeup, wardrobe etc). Mike White is an experienced Art Director with many years of marketing and branding experience, and will create a custom creative solution for the best presentation of your work. Mike will work with you to be prepared, and discuss creative directions in more detail.

Terms of Service & Rights:

Payments:

Payment of studio time must be PAID IN FULL on the day of your shoot, or prior.

Additional retouching and post-production must be paid upon invoice.
Payment to Stylists is on their terms, and usually on the day of shoot.

Usage Rights:

PORTFOLIOS / COMPS: Mike White retains full reproduction rights to images.

COMMERCIAL: Mike White retains rights as specified by the client/photographer agreement.
PRIVATE / COMMISSION SHOOTS: All terms must be agreed upon booking your shoot.

Photo credits are required:

( Required whenever possible:)

PRINT: "Mike White Photography "

WEB: "Mike White Photography" with link to:

Talent & Stylists:

All staffing is the client's responsibility. Mike White, upon request, will supply or recommend talent & stylists to meet a client's needs: (assistants, models, makeup, or hair stylists). Mike White does not employ, nor is responsible for the performance of any individuals. Clients are welcomed to use their own talent or stylists for the shoot.