

Martika Photography, LLC
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Service
It’s free with no obligation to hire
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 204 times
Verified business
Background checked
2 employees
11 years in business
Payment methods
Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Credit card, Google Pay, Paypal, Venmo, Zelle
Social media
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Jan - Jun
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This pro indicated that they reviewed CDC safety guidelines for COVID-19 and pledged to do the following:
Maintain 6 feet of distance from customers
Disinfect surfaces touched during the job
Featured Projects
Headshot Photography - Naperville 2019
Approx. $400
Real Estate and Architectural Photography - Orland Park 2019
Approx. $200
Photos and Videos
31 photos and 4 videos
Specialties
Photoshoot location
Photo studio,
Outdoors,
Office,
Home
Reviews
125 reviews
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- Colleen Q.
Headshot Photography
Martika was so nice to work with!! We did a headshot photo shoot for my real estate business and I couldn’t of asked for more! She delivered exactly what I asked/wanted and we got some great shots. I will be going to her again in the future! We did the shoot at her home and it was lovely. She made me feel 100% comfortable and at ease. I highly recommend her!
Sep 8, 2020VerifiedMartika Photography, LLC's replyCollheen, Thanks for your wonderful review! You did a great job todat! Mattiks
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- Rosangela Z.
Headshot Photography
Martika Photography delivered beyond my expectations for my headshots. Martika, made me feel comfortable when taking the photos, by showing me what she was seeing in the camera. She is incredibly talented and so grateful to have worked with her. I definitely suggest Martika Photography for your photos!
Dec 10, 2019VerifiedMartika Photography, LLC's replyI love your selections. You did a great job on our shoot! Martika
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- Jennifer P.
Headshot Photography
Martika is not only a very talented photographer but a lovely and warm person. She made me feel right at home soon as I arrived - and as I was without jewelry offered me a whole basket full of options from which to choose..and even took the wedding band off her finger to let me borrow! Love the photos and the many different poses and options. Highly recommend!
Sep 28, 2020VerifiedMartika Photography, LLC's replyJennifer thank you for your amazing review! It means a lot. I really enjoyed working with you! Martika
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- Leora C.
Headshot Photography
Martika is AMAZING! She has a wonderful personality, is super talented and is extremely accommodating. I just got back from a headshot photoshoot with her and I am certain that I will work with her on other projects in the future.
Aug 16, 2020VerifiedMartika Photography, LLC's replyThanks so much Leora! I really enjoyed working with you and you have some amazing images to choose from! Martika
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- Sean P.
Headshot Photography
A great overall experience working with Martika. She was very prompt in responding to my inquiry and was able to work with my schedule to get my headshots taken quickly and delivered the final photos as promised. I will definitely be in touch with her again the next time I need photos done!
Mar 22, 2019VerifiedMartika Photography, LLC's replyThanks Sean for such a wonderful review! It was a pleasure working with you!
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Credentials
Martika Photography, LLC verified
Martika Gartman
FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?My pricing varies from type of job and depends on the number of final files required or the length of the shoot. I will probably not be the cheapest photographer in the group. I use Canon professional camera and lenses and top quality Profoto professional studio lighting. These are not inexpensive pieces of equipment. I am not a hobbyist. I have invested tens of thousands of dollars in my professional training and education. Additionally I have a backup camera in case of damage, theft or malfunction. I am also insured and I have a good online reputation. Sometimes in life you do get what you pay for.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?We chat by phone or if needed in person to discuss the job, agree on the scope of the shoot and pricing, verify it in writing and go from there!
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?I have been shooting single lens reflex cameras since about 1979. I was on the yearbook staff in junior high, high school and in college. I shot for my university. Although I am largely self taught, I am a member of the Professional Photographers of America and the American Photographic Artists Associations. These are professioanl societies for photographers. i have attended their conference. I also attended Shutterfest each year and I have attenden courses at Calumet Photographic and Progear and Procam. I do online education as well. This year I have been studying with renown LA Photographer Kevin Michael Schmidt in Chicago and in LA and I have invested $8,000-$10,000 in education this year and I am continuing with Kevin as my mentor in the next year as well. I am one of his top students. In January and February, I spent a week in California meeting with Kevin several times. He presented my portfolio at a Canon event in Coasta Mesa in front of a group of 70 photographers. At this point I have invested more in my photographic education than I did for my legal education.