Fotografia Productions

Serves Tinley Park, IL

35244

Hired 28 times

15 employees

7 years in business

$150

5.0

This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Credentials

Background Check

James Mercede
Completed on 3/28/2024

Introduction

I have over 35 years experience in both photography and video production to make sure you get the quality of service that you are looking for. My clients range from the private individuals needing family events covered, to corporate clients such as Microsoft and Mitsubishi needing photo or video work done. My film work has been highly successful with my clients, and has been accepted into film festivals worldwide. I also specialize in Video Transfer work, being a full service Video Transfer facility capable of most tape formats, including 8mm reels, and as well as being able to transfer film negatives and old photos. I only use the best professional tape machines, running multiple systems to help provide fast turn-around times. I have been working with video and audio since the 80's, and have many years of experience to help guarantee that you get the best results possible! I am also an FAA part 107 certified pilot, qualified for drone photography and video work with many years of experience with operating drones. All my reviews are 5 star reviews, and go back for many years. Our new, fully equipped studio is conveniently located in Wheeling with easy access to Chicago and the North, North-West suburbs. Feel free to contact me about my Media Production services to discuss your needs and how I can help!

Q&A

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

We first discuss exactly the type of photo or video work required so that we can shoot to the client's expectations of the job. We typically have several options that we can provide to help ensure that the shoot meets the budget and delivery requirements. Typical photo turn-around is 48hrs with digital on-line review and downloading, video turn-around on first review typically within 1 week. All images are fully edited or re-touched, all video work is fully edited and color graded. Clients can choose different digital download options on their images, or to order prints at the same time. Video downloads are through our business Vimeo service. Typical headshot studio time is anywhere from 15~30 minutes to a couple of hours, depending on the services asked for.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

Over 35 years experience starting out with being formally trained in photography and darkroom work. Experience in shooting film and digital for sports, portrait, event, and commercial work.

How did you get started doing this type of work?

Started with an interest with photography in high school, taking classes and working in B&W film. Moving on with film working as a sports photographer for the local Football league in the 1990's for about 4~5 years. Started working with digital images and Photoshop in the late 90's/early 2000's with commercial photography work for client's sales and portfolio work. Continued working steadily in professional photography and video work, traveling all over the world for about 15 years until around 2017. Since then, built up our current studio, which is equipped with a green cyclorama room, multiple backdrops, and equipped with in-house print services handling unto 44" wide prints. Also built-up multiple state-of-art video transfer systems capable of handling the highest quality of tape transfer work, including an 8mm Telecine machine to handle 8mm and Super 8mm film.

What types of customers have you worked with?

Private, religious, civic groups, small business, and corporate.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

Look at their previous work first to make sure that the person's work meets your requirements.

What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?

What type of photos (including style) are needed, when do you want to shoot, how fast afterwards do you need the photos delivered and in what format, and what the budget for the work required would be.