Chicago/Florida Studio shoots Advert, Corp, Fashion, Retail, Portrait, Celebs, Product, Food
We opened our studio in September of 1970. It's been our good fortune of meeting thousands of creative people during our journey. We've well surpassed job #5000! Photography for clients and friends. We've been completely digital for over 20 years. Digital Retouching. Video and Editing. Our Excellent Production Knowledge Saves Our Clients both Time and Money...WWW.DONLEVEY.COM for SAMPLES & BEHIND THE CAMERA EPISODES...
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
September, 2013 will be the start of our 43rd year.
What is your primary product or service?
Advertising Photography for ad agencies, design studios, graphic artists...consisting of people, product, food, studio and location.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I've always had an artistic nature, being a sit down illustrator, painter since early school days.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Our specialty is making a variety of subjects look special. We have a wonderful ability of being keen listeners to our clients/friends special needs.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Based in Chicago, with full facilities in South Florida.
Provide detailed directions to your location
We're in the immediate West Loop... able to be accessed from I-94 or any of the nearby train stations. We are free of the congestion of being downtown.
What type of payments do you accept?
We accept company checks.
Which areas do you service?
We shoot photography for ad agencies, corporations directly, graphic design studios, magazines, record companies, which includes consumer and trade for print and web.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
That would be me, Don Levey. Thank You...
What are your hours of operation?
We can be 24/7 if need be... however we honor a 7:30a to 6:30p M-F work schedule.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
"Don, you never stop thinking, you are truly tireless and nothing is ever too hard for you to do".
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
"It's easier to try than to prove it can't be done".