Hello my name is Robert Delk and I’m the visionary behind Delk Develops
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A little about me. I was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. From a young age it was instilled in me the importance of capturing memories with loved ones. Time is precious, you never know when your last memory with them will be your last.
Aside from being a father, I also am an U.S Army Officer. I’ve served in the military for the past eleven years and fully support military members.
I created Delk Develops in 2018 to provide high quality photography services to everyday people. It is my belief that everyone is special and deserves to feel as such. Through this belief I’ve been able to change the mindset of many individuals who convinced themselves they’re “not photogenic”. It has brought great pleasure revealing people’s inner beauty to themselves.
I love capturing portraits as well as any other occasion in which there’s life to include, weddings, family portraits, corporate headshots, etc…
“It is not the camera that takes great pictures, it is the creative perspective of the photographer.” -Robert Delk
Overview
Hired 114 times
Background checked
2 employees
6 years in business
Business hours
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Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Credit card, Google Pay, Square cash app, and Zelle.
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2022
2021
Services offered
Photoshoot location
Photo studio
Outdoors
Home
Hotel
Photo formats
Digital or online download
CD / DVD
Flash drive
Physical proofs and prints
Work location
My customers travel to me
I travel to my customers
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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CATINA C.
Apr 5, 2026
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Delk was way more than my daughter and I could have expected. Very professional and so patient with us and all the special requests photos we asked for. I will definitely hire Delk again.
Details: Solo portrait • Traditional / classic (looking directly at the camera) • Natural / environmental (photographed in an outdoor setting) • Candid (captured in the moment) • Artistic (focus on composition, lighting) • Outdoors • Physical proofs and prints • My home, venue, etc.
Portrait Photography
Kyra W.
Feb 25, 2025
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My experience was great. He did my maternity photos in my home and was very professional. The pictures came back clear with great quality.
Details: Maternity portrait • High fashion (highlights style) • Artistic (focus on composition, lighting) • Traditional / classic (looking directly at the camera) • Photo studio • Digital or online download • Physical proofs and prints • Flash drive • At the pro’s location
Portrait Photography
Will C.
Mar 8, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
Robert was fantastic. He was super easy to work with and very responsive. He captured our moment better than I could have asked for. He got us all of our pictures in a very short time frame and they look great. I could not recommend him more!
Details: Proposal photoshoot • Candid • Outdoors • One location • Online or digital proofs and prints • Ability to purchase prints online • My home, venue, etc.
Delk Develops's reply
Thank you for the review Will! You and Caroline lit the skyline up and I receive a lot of compliments from your portraits even still to this day. It was a great experience and seeing the love you two had for each other was a blessing to witness. Thanks again for choosing me!
Engagement Photography
Nick P.
Aug 10, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
Robert did an amazing job capturing the engagement between me and my (now) fiancé. He was nice, professional, and a great guy. He was very accommodating when I had to move the date of our shoot, and also moved it up a few hours to avoid rain! In addition, he provided a great price and had the pictures back to me very quickly. I would 100% recommend Robert to anyone who needs photos, and will be using his services for future photoshoots! Thanks Robert!
Details: Proposal photoshoot • Candid • Traditional posed • Natural or environmental • Outdoors • One location • Online or digital proofs and prints • Ability to purchase prints online • Album • My home, venue, etc.
Engagement Photography
Douglas B.
Apr 12, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
We had a very good experience. Showed up before he really needed to, fair prices, prompt service, no issues whatsoever.
Details: Full-length movie • 2 hours • Editing • Videography • Single camera • One location
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Robert Delk
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Minimum price begins at $150 for Mini sessions or Kick Start Packages. These packages have a limit on the amount of photos the client will receive as a part of the package.
Kick Start Package: $150, can be scheduled during open availability and includes 5 images with the option to purchase additional photos for $10 an image.
One hour Portrait Package for two or less: $250, can be scheduled during open availability and includes unlimited images, unlimited outfit changes, unlimited locations within an hour. Additional hours are $100/hr and 3+ people is an additional $150.
- This package is ideal for engagements, birthdays, family and maternity portraits
Event Photography: $400, can be scheduled during open availability and includes unlimited images, unlimited outfit changes, unlimited locations within an hour. Additional hours are $100/hr and $100/hr to include video services.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Typically clients will first have a consultation with my assistant Dominique, who will gather information such as photoshoot type, location preferences (if any), theme (if any), and date preferred (if any). From there she will provide answers to deposit information, scheduling confirmation, sending proposal (invoice and contract for session), and any additional questions clients may have.
Typically the deposit is due within 24 hours of proposal receipt. I will then follow up with the client if there were any questions Dominique could not answer or the day before the photoshoot if the client didn't have any additional questions.
I use honeybook.com so the client will be able to pay with any major credit card or pay directly from their bank account using a bank transfer.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Although, I do not have any formal photography education or training, I have logged hundreds of hours on Youtube studying my craft. I've also conducted over 1000 photoshoots, building my experience in working with anyone from models to someone stepping in front of the camera for the first time.
