Real connections and real moments make real good times .
Your love story is far too unique to fit into a one-size-fits-all package. I know this approach can sometimes feel confusing—or even unnecessary—but if my style resonates with you, I’d love the chance to show you how I capture genuine, natural moments on your wedding day.
I offer custom-tailored collections built around what you truly need, nothing more and nothing less. My goal is always honesty and intention, so you never feel sold on something that doesn’t serve you. Let’s hop on a call, get to know each other, and see if we’re the right fit—you’ll know right away.
Wedding Rates start at $5,500
What's Included
Starting at 8 hours of coverage
Free Engagement session
400 - 800 Enhanced and Edited Digital High Resolution, Intimate, beautiful photos
Film Photos (35mm)
Online gallery
Delivery of Final Images Within 60 Days
Personal Use License
Second photographer (when necessary)
Preview images (15 photos returned in 2-3 days)
A la Carte Options:
Medium format film photos $350
Rush post-production (all images returned in one week): $600
A contract and 50% deposit are required to secure your date.
Seriously, give me a call now! 773-520-9573. I know, life is busy, so email works too.
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Please refer to the contract.
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Photographer retains copyright over the Photographic Work and is able to use it for self-promotion. The client may make unlimited reproductions of the Photographic Work for family and friends both online and offline.
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Additional hours of coverage may be purchased prior to, or on the day of your wedding if applicable. Please refer to contract or reach out to Diallo for this cost.
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Non-refundable retainer of 50% taken at time of booking, remaining 50% due 2 weeks prior to wedding.
Destination Wedding
Starting at $10,000
What's Included
Destination Wedding Collections include:
Up to 10 hours of coverage
Free Local (Chicago area ) engagement session
Preview images (15 photos returned in 2-3 days)
Pre/post-wedding session at your wedding destination
Film Photos (Medium Format)
600 - 800 Enhanced and Edited Digital High Resolution Images
Delivery of Final Images Within 60 Days
Personal Use License
Online Gallery
A la carte options:
Additional hourly coverage $300
35mm film photos $250
Local (Chicago area) reception coverage $700
Rush Post-production (all images returned in one week) $500
Custom USB $100
Description
Planning a wedding abroad? Diallo has photographed weddings around the world, from Canada, France, Italy, and all the way down in New Zealand. There is no destination too far and I would love to chat with you more about your wedding plans.
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Please refer to the contract.
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Photographer retains copyright over the Photographic Work and is able to use it for self-promotion. The client may make unlimited reproductions of the Photographic Work for family and friends both online and offline.
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Additional hours of coverage may be purchased prior to, or on the day of your wedding if applicable. Please refer to the contract or reach out to Diallo for this cost.
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Non-refundable retainer of $1,000 taken at time of booking, remaining value is due 2 weeks prior to wedding.
Lifestyle: Family session or Portrait session
Starting at $650
Lifestyle
Family: $650.00
What's Included
90-minute session
On-Location or at your home (travel fees apply outside of Chicago)
Minimum of 75 high resolution digital images
Online gallery for downloading and ordering printed images
Location & Outfit consulting
Print release (allows you to print your images anywhere you would like, no watermark)
Description
Extended family sessions are the perfect opportunity to get grandparents, siblings and their partners & kids all together. Each session includes photos of the entire family together, as well as individual photos of each nuclear family and any other combinations you would like (parents & their kids alone, grandparents with all the grandkids, etc.)
Portrait & Boudoir: $700.00
Custom photo session (2 looks)
2 hour - session
Medium Format Film shots
50 fully retouched digital images
Private proofing gallery
High Resolution Digital Files
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Please refer to the contract.
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Photographer retains copyright over the Photographic Work and is able to use it for self-promotion. The client may make unlimited reproductions of the Photographic Work for family and friends both online and offline.
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$150 non-refundable retainer required at time of booking, remaining balance due one day before your session.
Questions:
There are plenty of great questions to ask your photographer, so to make things easier, I’ve put together answers to some of the most common (and important) ones.
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Delivery will happen within 60 days( I do tend to work faster and generally deliver around 30 days). I set this time to guarantee the images are of the highest quality.
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I shoot with two digital cameras( Nikon Z8 and Z6) at the same time. I pair them with my arsenal of lenses: 24 mm, nifty 50 mm, 85 mm 70-180mm, and last but not least, my funky tilt lens. Natural light is always preferred, but in difficult lighting circumstances I has on hand 3 flashes with external triggers, stands, and some light modifiers. Last but not least by film camera duo of my Yashika T2 point and shoot, along with the Medium format Mamiya 645. It goes without saying that I have names for all my cameras. Feel free to ask them.
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Unfortunately, I don’t deliver RAW files, which is standard practice among most established wedding photographers. RAW files can be re-edited and shared alongside the photographer’s work, which may misrepresent my style and create unintended expectations for future clients—especially on social media.
Rest assured, the only images I do not deliver are:
Out-of-focus photos
Repetitive or nearly identical images
Photos with severe lighting issues that affect faces or overall quality
Photos where someone is blinking or appears unintentionally awkward
Even if I capture more great images than originally agreed upon, I’ll still take the time to edit and deliver them so you can enjoy as many memories from your day as possible.
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I can only reserve a date with a 50% retainer and a signed contract, and operate on a first-come-first-serve basis. But as a courtesy, should another inquiry for your date come my way after you’ve already inquired with us, we will always check in with you before moving forward with anyone else!
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Of course, backup cameras and gear on the day of the wedding, and different backup drives in to ensure your wedding photos are completely secure.