ABOUT

A very short & sweet snippet of me and my background, some frequently asked questions (FAQs), and the booking process.

ABOUT me

Young man with glasses and tattoos on his arm, smiling and looking into the distance outdoors on a sunny day.

Growing up in an artistic family with passions for acting, painting, and sketching, I found my calling in photography. I also have my regular day job as a service desk manager for an IT firm. My hobbies include playing videogames, watching anime & k-dramas, photo & video editing, and of course, photography!

For business inquiries, feel free to contact me!

Booking process

  1. Reach Out
    Contact me via social media (Instagram, Facebook, etc.), email at gregvphotos@gmail.com, phone (815-556-2965‬), or through the submission form on the About page to request a shoot. I’ll get back to you as soon as possible to discuss availability, details, and expectations.

  2. Confirm Your Booking
    Once all shoot details are finalized, you’ll head to the Bookings page to officially confirm your appointment through the Greg V Photos website. At that time, you may pay either the initial deposit (50% of the package price) or the full package amount. A calendar invite will then be sent to lock in your session.

  3. Shoot Day
    We’ll meet at the scheduled time and location. I’ll arrive early to scout the area and plan starting shots. If you paid only the deposit, the remaining balance will be due on the day of the shoot.

  4. Editing & Delivery
    After the shoot, I’ll begin the editing process. Your final images will be completed and delivered within the timeframe listed in your selected package.

  5. Gallery Access
    Once editing is complete, your photos will be uploaded to a private online gallery. I’ll notify you as soon as your images are ready to view.

  6. Final Access
    After full payment is received, you’ll be sent the password and direct link to your private gallery, where your high-resolution images will be available for download.

FAQs

  • I use a Panasonic Lumix S5 Mirrorless Camera for my shoots, and I use Luminar Neo from Skylum to color-grade & retouch my photos!

    For my shots on the go when I don’t want to carry the S5, I use the Camp Snap Pro!

    • Canon EOS Rebel T5i

    • Canon EOS Rebel XT

    • OLYMPUS OM-D EM-10 Mk. II

    • Panasonic Lumix S5

    • Camp Snap Pro

  • About 10 years since I’ve been intrigued and enveloped by the art of photography.

  • I specialize in portraits, and I've also done individual, couple, family, fashion/models, boudoir, professional headshots, engagements, and graduation shoots! If what I have isn't listed here, feel free to contact me using the contact box on this page!

  • Of course! Feel free to reach out to me through phone, email, Instagram, Facebook, or through the contact box on this page! I’ll be sure to reach back as soon as possible!

  • Willing to travel however far for shoots! Travel fees will apply for shoots outside Illinois!

  • My brother used to have this old Canon Rebel XT when I was around 8 years old. I’d always “borrow” it when he’d be away from the house, and try to shoot photos with it. I loved the idea of freezing a moment in life and being able to keep it forever to look at. It was up until high school where I wanted to pursue it even more so, with all the camera and photo editing software access I had in school!

  • I love shooting with the 35/85 combo! Wide angle portraits and close ups are what I find my best photos to be.

  • Either the Sony a7R IV+ for the amazing picture quality or the Fujifilm X-T5 for a full manual experience.