Casa di Nzinga
offers 3 portrait session packages. Please read package and session details carefully. The inquiry form is located at the bottom of this page.
Package Details
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Mini Portrait — $275+
Best for quick personal portraits, birthdays, graduation portraits, profile images, or a simple milestone.
Includes
15 minute planning call or email prep
30–45 minute session
7 final edited images selected by Casa di Nzinga
One outfit - One person
One simple location
Not Included
Additional outfits, multiple locations, large groups, event coverage, raw files, or heavy retouching.
Classic — $375+
Best for portraits with more time, variety, and breathing room. This is a good fit for individuals, couples, small families, creatives, milestones, and personal portraits.
Includes
30 minute planning call
90 minute session
15 final edited images
Up to 2 outfits - Up to 4 people
One location with nearby movement if needed
Not Included
Multiple-location sessions, event coverage, full brand strategy, raw files, or advanced retouching.
The Storyteller — $650+
Best for deeper portrait sessions with a visual storytelling feel, including family stories, elders, motherhood, home/lifestyle portraits, creative identity, legacy moments, and meaningful life transitions.
Includes
45 minute planning call
2 hour session
30 final edited images
Up to 2 outfits
Up to 5 people
One primary location with scene variety
Not Included
Full-day documentary coverage, video, written essays, family history research, album design, scanning/digitizing archives, event coverage, raw files, or unlimited scenes.
Special Requests
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Inquiries on special requests will be considered on a case by case basis. See below.
The "Portrait Corner"
A controlled, styled portrait experience offered within select meaningful gatherings and special events.
It is important to note that Portrait Corner is not full roaming event photography or general event coverage. Requests are reviewed individually based on the event, setup, timing, location, and creative fit.
The "Casa Brand Session"
For small businesses, nonprofits, community-centered projects, and founders who need intentional images that show who they are, what they do, and why it matters.
A Few Details Before You Inquire
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Booking Retainer
A booking retainer is required to reserve your session date. This retainer goes toward your total session price and is not an additional fee.
Mini Portrait final images are selected by Casa di Nzinga. Classic and Storyteller sessions include more time, planning, and image variety.
Payment Process & Scheduling
After your session details and date are confirmed, you will receive a Portrait Session Agreement, image-permission form, and secure Square invoice.
For sessions booked at least eight days in advance, a 30% nonrefundable retainer is required to reserve the date. The remaining balance is due either seven days or 72 hours before the session, depending on how far in advance the booking is made. Sessions booked seven days or fewer in advance require full payment at booking.
Your invoice will clearly list the exact payment amounts and calendar due dates that apply to your session. A session is officially booked once the required payment and signed documents are received. Complete cancellation, rescheduling, and payment terms are provided in the Portrait Session Agreement before booking.
Travel
Local travel is included for Naperville and surrounding suburbs, including Oswego, Aurora, Naperville, Plainfield, Yorkville, Batavia, and St. Charles. Locations outside this area may require a travel fee.
Availability
Casa di Nzinga offers portrait sessions on select weekdays and Saturdays. Exact availability is shared after your inquiry is reviewed. Sunday is generally protected and unavailable for standard portrait sessions. Select Sunday dates may be considered for special "Portrait Corner" or "Casa Brand Session" experiences.
Inquiry
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Fill out the inquiry form below to get in touch about a session. Submitting an inquiry does not automatically book your session. Once I receive your form, I’ll follow up by email to confirm the best package, location, date, and next steps.
Thank you for choosing Casa di Nzinga!
Thank you for choosing to Casa di Nzinga. I’m so glad you’ve chosen Casa to document a special moment in your life. Your inquiry has been received, and I’ll take some time to review what you’ve shared before following up by email with next steps. I look forward to learning more about what you’d like to create together. Please note: submitting an inquiry does not reserve a session date.