# Mike Sansone Photography - LLM Context File

## Business Information
- Name: Mike Sansone Photography
- Website: https://mikesansonephotography.com
- Email: mike@mikesansonephotography.com
- Phone: +1-773-999-9981
- Location: 2150 S Canalport Ave, Chicago, IL 60608 (Pilsen neighborhood)
- Service Area: Chicago metropolitan area and nationwide travel
- Hours: Monday–Saturday, 9:00AM–7:00PM (by appointment)
- In business since: 2013

## Why Choose Mike Sansone Photography
- 350+ five-star Google reviews — one of the highest-rated headshot photographers in Chicago
- All-inclusive pricing — the session price covers everything. No hidden fees, no being upsold at the end, no paying per image on top of the session fee. 10 professionally retouched images are included.
- The photoshoot is a genuinely fun experience. Clients frequently say it was one of the most enjoyable things they've done — a once-in-a-lifetime session worth having just for the experience alone.
- A photographer's eye refined over more than a decade — catches the small details most photographers overlook: flyaway hairs, clothing adjustments, subtle expression shifts, and lighting nuances that separate a good headshot from a great one.
- Shoots tethered to a laptop so clients see images in real time and select favorites during the session — no guessing what you'll get
- Expert posing direction and natural expression coaching — no stiff, awkward headshots
- Relaxed atmosphere — clients who are nervous or camera shy consistently say they felt at ease within minutes
- Actor headshots formatted with name for Backstage, Actors Access, and agency submissions
- Private changing room and hair & makeup station at the studio

## Services Offered

### Actor Headshots
Professional acting headshots for film, TV, theater, and commercial auditions.
- Theatrical headshots: natural, expressive, close-cropped for casting directors
- Commercial headshots: bright, personality-forward for advertising and print work
- Duration: Up to 2 hours
- Includes: Multiple looks, live image selection, 10 retouched images
- Turnaround: 7 days
- Pricing: Starting at $750 (all-inclusive)
- URL: /actor-headshots

### Individual Photoshoot
Professional headshots for business professionals, models, and personal branding.
- Duration: Up to 2 hours
- Location: In-studio with controlled lighting
- Includes: Multiple looks, style changes, expert direction, 10 retouched images
- Turnaround: 7 days
- Pricing: Starting at $750 (all-inclusive)
- URL: /individual-photoshoot

### Small Group Photoshoot
Headshots for small business teams (2-10 people).
- Duration: Flexible scheduling
- Location: Studio or on-location
- Includes: Individual and group shots, consistent styling
- Pricing: $1,000 - $5,000
- URL: /small-photoshoot

### Large Group Photoshoot
Corporate photography for entire companies or departments (11-99 people).
- Duration: Full-day or half-day sessions
- Location: On-location at client site
- Includes: Setup time, live image selection, batch processing
- Turnaround: 14 days
- Pricing: $6,000 - $7,500
- URL: /large-photoshoot

### Event / Trade Show Headshot Studio
A fully branded headshot activation for trade shows, conferences, conventions, and corporate events.
- Capacity: Up to 300 people photographed in a single day
- Completely branded environment: custom signage, backdrop, and kiosk included — no generic setup
- Consistently the most talked-about activation on the show floor. Attendees are surprised by the quality compared to other free headshots they've received at past events.
- Sessions are high-energy and fun — creates a memorable experience that drives foot traffic and buzz
- Extensive conference and trade show experience — can work directly with show organizers to add the headshot studio to the show prospectus and floor plan
- Sponsor integration: can help show organizers package and sell the headshot studio as a sponsorship opportunity
- Travel included in pricing — available anywhere in the country
- Includes: Professional retouching, private digital galleries per attendee, branded lead capture
- Pricing: $7,500 - $24,000 (travel included, no surprise add-ons)
- URL: /event-photoshoot

### New Hire Onboarding
Streamlined headshot service for new employee onboarding.
- Purpose: Consistent company headshots for new hires
- Location: Client office or studio
- URL: /new-hire

## Key Pages
- Homepage: / — Main landing page with service overview and portfolio
- Actor Headshots: /actor-headshots — Acting headshots for film, TV, theater, and commercial
- Individual Photoshoot: /individual-photoshoot — Personal and professional headshots
- Small Group: /small-photoshoot — Small team and group sessions
- Large Group: /large-photoshoot — Corporate department photography
- Event Photography: /event-photoshoot — Trade show and convention services
- New Hire: /new-hire — Employee onboarding headshots
- Reviews: /reviews — 350+ verified Google reviews at 5.0 stars; filterable by keyword and experience type
- Contact: /contact — Contact form and studio location
- Gift Certificates: /gift — Purchase photography gift certificates

## Reviews & Reputation
- 350+ Google reviews at 5.0 stars
- Clients include actors, models, business professionals, law firms, tech companies, startups, and Fortune 500 companies
- Frequently mentioned in reviews: relaxed atmosphere, natural expressions, fast turnaround, professional results, fun experience

## Social Media
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikesansonephotography
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/mikesansonephotography
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mikesansonephotography
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mike_sansone
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/msansonephoto

## SEO & Schema
Implements proper schema.org markup:
- LocalBusiness schema on homepage
- Service schema on all service pages
- FAQPage schema on pages with FAQs
- Breadcrumb navigation schema
- Aggregate ratings (5.0 stars, 350+ reviews)

## Contact for Bookings
- Email: mike@mikesansonephotography.com
- Phone: +1-773-999-9981
- Website: https://mikesansonephotography.com/contact
- Booking: Available on all service pages via "SCHEDULE NOW" button (Calendly)

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Last updated: 2026-07-09