What camera(s) do you use?
Mostly, I use a Canon Professional D-SLR with one of the following lenses: Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5, Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L, Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L, Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L, Canon EF 85mm f/1.8, or Canon 50mm f/1.4. Most of my lenses are equipped with a B & W Polarizing Filter and an appropriate lens hood.
I also use a Lomo Kompakt Automat 35mm. See the chicagouncommon.com Lomo Gallery.
How are prints produced?
Each print is printed on demand especially for you. Once an order is received Dawn prepares the file for her professional photo lab. Your selected images are expertly printed onto Fuji Lustre Professional Photo Paper, mounted onto archival matboard and sprayed with a protective Lustre coating making for a beautifully finished final print.
How are prints shipped and what does shipping cost?
By default, all prints are double boxed to protect during shipment.
Prints are automatically shipped via United States Postal Service Priority Mail in approximately 5 business days upon receiving payment for your order. Shipping & handling costs are added at checkout at a flat rate of $5 per order. Tracking information will be sent to the email adress used to make the purchase.
If you prefer to receive your prints via another mail carrier or in an expedited manner, please contact us before placing your order for additional costs that may apply.
Can I order a print in a different size?
Absolutely. Custom sized prints are priced at the next largest available size. For example, 4x6 prints are the same price as 5x7 prints and a 15x15 square image would cost the same as a 16x20 print. Send an email with information on the size you would like and we'll get back to you with pricing information.
Can I order by mail of via phone?
Yes. Please call (773) 420-0095 for phone orders or for mail orders please add the print(s) you are ordering to the PayPal shopping cart, then instead of paying via PayPal, send a print out of this page along with your payment (a United States Postal Service Money Order) to:
Dawn M Mikulich
Chicago Uncommon
PO Box 81062
Chicago, IL 60681
Please include your email address so that we can send you confirmation of your order. Orders are sent within 2 business days of receipt of payment.
How long will it take to receive my prints?
Usually, print(s) are shipped within 5 - 7 business days from the day payment is received, unless stated otherwise. After your order is placed, you will receive an email stating which day the print(s) you selected will ship. Deliveries are made via US Priority Mailwhich should arrive between 2-3 business days from shipment. Alternative shipping options are available.
Are prints signed by the photographer?
Prints are not signed unless a signature is requested. If requested, Dawn M. Mikulich will sign the back of the print with an archival safe fine point marker. You can request that your print be signed when placing your order.
Will you help me with Movable Type?
Plain and simple, no. Unfortunately, there is not enough time to provide support for Movable Type users, nor are we qualified to do so. Please visit the Movable Type Support Forum for answers to any Movable Type related questions.
Who provides your web hosting?
We started using Dreamhost in February of 2005 and we haven't looked back. Their service and support is superb and their pricing can't be beat. Dreamhost comes with our whole hearted recommendation.
Where are you located?
Chicago Uncommon does not have a store front.
Photos are produced out of my home and mailed from downtown Chicago. If you would like to send correspondence you can do so via our PO Box:
Dawn M Mikulich
PO Box 81062
Chicago, IL 60681
What is planned for Chicago Uncommon's Future?
The site will be regularly updated with new photos. In the future, there will be improvements to the site overall, however, at this time no major changes are planned.
Do you have an historical photo of "x" or where can I find such a photo?
chicagouncommon.com is the personal Chicago photography portfolio of Dawn Mikulich. Only photos taken by Dawn are available for purchase from this site. As this is not an archive of historical photos or of Chicago photographs in general, we do not have access to or know where you can find particular photos of historic Chicagoland.
We suggest you contact the Chicago Historical Society (Research & Collections) or the Chicago Cultural Center for such works.
Do you take commissioned assignments?
Yes. Please contact us directly by providing the details of your request. We will respond to your request within 24 hours with information regarding fees and availability.
Can chicagouncommon.com be syndicated?
Absolutely. Syndicate this Site (XML)
Can I pick up a print order?
No. Prints are only available for purchase with mail delivery.
