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I do not belong to any photographer's associations that require you to pay a membership fee because anyone who pays can become a member. Many photographers use their membership to impress clients..... I am a member of the Kodak ProPassport Professional Network ...... (Member Number 600674 4000 0171 07) where membership is earned and not bought !!!!!!


Nicole
(Photo by Sonia)


* Unlimited photos

* Unlimited locations


* Mobile Studio

* No mileage or travel charge to most of North West Indiana and Chicago area including country Churches
and

I do not hold your negatives hostage.......!

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Receive FREE.... One (1) 11X14, Two (2) 8X10's, Five (5) 5X7's and ONE HUNDRED (100) 4X6 prints at no charge when you book by internet ....... Call 219-308-8890 or 219-588-0037 for information !

At CARDANN Photographers, Weddings are our only business.  we combine the experience of over 40 years of weddings with state of the art digital photography to bring you world class Wedding Photography at real world prices.

Working from Hammond, Indiana and Chicago, Illinois enables us to provide service to a large part of Northwest Indiana and Northeast Illinois without mileage or travel charges, so if you're planning a wedding anywhere in Illinois ad Indiana including Southwest Michigan, please give me a call.


Melissa

(photo by John)




Miriam
(photo by John)
How many weddings do you photograph in a day?  

Only one.......  yours.

By devoting the full day to your wedding, I can give you my full attention and easily accommodate changes or delays to your schedule.

 

When choosing your Wedding Photographer you're trusting them with one of life's most important memories.  Please ask the following important questions before you decide -
Is the photographer experienced? 

Since a special moment is only there for an instant, then gone forever, your Wedding is not the place for someone who is learning on the job.

Your Wedding deserves an experienced full-time professional photographer who has demonstrated the ability to capture your moments of a lifetime quickly, creatively and unobtrusively, every time.  

I've photographed weddings for 40 years.  I was the Cook County State's Attorney's evidence photographer three years where photographs had to be used as evidence.... That's experience!

Sofia
(photo by Rudolf)
    
Tracy
(photos by Sonia & Jeff>
What style of photography do you shoot?  

We use an unobtrusive photojournalistic approach to capture your day with a unique mix of romance, elegance, fun and humor.

While I'm doing that I also keep an artistic photographer's eye open for those settings and moments that will make the very special photographs that define your Wedding Day forever.   

My assistants and I use 4 time-synchronized cameras to tell your wedding story minute by minute as events unfold, capturing an unlimited number of images through the course of your day.

Warren Jill
(photo by Ryan)

How many photos do you take?  

A lot!  Sometimes a 1000 and I have taken 2236 at a single wedding !  There are no limits on photos or extra charges.   I take as many photos as it takes to cover your Wedding Day completely.

How long does it take to receive my pictures?

Your photos will be ready in 3-4 weeks.  

You get your photos in weeks, not months.



Melissa & Mark 
 

Tina
(Photo by Jeff)
Do you shoot film or digital?

I use the creative potential of  Nikon and Fuji professional grade digital cameras.  Their images are 10-20 times the resolution of consumer level cameras.

Unlike part-time photographers who work with a single camera, I work with an experienced assistant photographer and at least four professional grade cameras.

This ensures instantly available back up at all times during your wedding. 
   
   

Rebecca

(photo by Sonia)


Do you hold my negatives hostage?  

No.  All digital negatives are yours to keep.  

(Important Note: When comparison shopping please note that many photographers provide only "E-Mail" quality images that are not suitable for printing.)

Since you keep your negatives you're free to have them made anywhere you like.
 

And I will print 100 4X6's of your choosing at no extra cost to you !

   If you've seen a package that you like at another photographer's, please let me price it out for you.  

I guarantee I will beat his advertised price or I will photograph your wedding for free ! *


 

Alida
(photo by Sonia)
 
Pricing- 

When you choose us to photograph your Wedding you can make your wedding package as simple or as elaborate as you wish.  There are no hidden charges or high pressure upselling.  

When comparison shopping please remember that my basic price includes many things other photographers charge extra for, such as full coverage of your wedding, my unique Wedding Story Slideshow on CD,  your digital negatives, unlimited photos and locations and all travel time and mileage in the areas listed above.

My fee includes:

1.   Exclusive booking.  We only photograph one Wedding per day, YOURS!

2.   Coverage from the Bride's final pre-Wedding preparations, generally an hour or so before the ceremony !

3.   Unlimited locations for photos at parks, gardens or wherever you like.

4.   Unlimited number of photographs.

5.   All travel time and mileage in the areas listed above.

6.  DVD Wedding Album you can view on your computer.

7.   My exclusive Wedding Story Preview Album with selected enlargements.

8.   ALL of your digital negatives on CD.

AND......

9.   A free FX Photo....  Click here !



2007 Wedding Prices



Terms


A retainer of $350 is required to book your wedding date.  This locks in your Wedding Photography at the current price no matter how far off your date may be.  The balance  is due at the end of your event or wedding.  I then courier your photos directly to you as soon as they're ready (usually 3-4 weeks after your Wedding) no matter where your new home is located.  

You don't have to endure a high pressure sales pitch to get your photos and there are no delays arranging extra appointments to get your pictures

A few conditions apply.  Here they are -

Questions?

 EMail me at cardann@hotmail.com or call me any time at 219-308-8890 (Hammond).

When leaving a message let me know the best time to call you.  Since I travel almost constantly, please allow up to 24 hours for me to return your call or E-Mail.  
 

How to Book Your Date


EMail me at cardann@hotmail.com or call me at 219-308-8890 to see if your date is available and discuss your plans.

If you'd like to meet with me in person I'll be glad to do that as my travels take me throughout your area.  Since most of my Weddings are on Saturday, weekday appointments are best.  If that's not convenient, many couples find a scheduled telephone conference call helpful....... Or I can come to your home at your convenience.

If we're not able to meet in person, or you're from outside the area, I can email you a brief (1 page) agreement to sign and return with your deposit check.  I'll hold your date for 14 days pending receipt of your deposit.
 

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