Diana chose to set up her studio in her home in the heart of the Frank Lloyd Wright Historical District of Oak Park, Illinois.

The advantages of a home studio can not be overstated:

• Ease of parking and access
• A relaxed atmosphere
• A wealth of props and backgrounds

For Diana's portrait clients, coming to a Home Studio is a pleasurable experience. She has heard many times, that the same 2 yr. old she just successfully captured in a fun and relaxed sitting, was a screaming & crying bundle at a department store or competitor's studio. She is extremely patient, even with the most active children. Diana recommends choosing a sitting time when the child is rested and happy. After a successful sitting, Diana may show her little subjects various household pets, in exchange for great behavior. For outdoor portraits, she takes them to area parks and private gardens for a variety of backdrops.

Several art directors have commented about saving money on a commercial shoot because there was no need to hire a prop stylist to rent or purchase props. If there are certain props that Diana herself doesn't own, a neighbor is called to lend them. Diana charges a modest prop search fee only if a large shoot needs many props. There have been times in the middle of setting up a shot, when the art director or Diana herself decided that another prop is needed, and she merely goes to a cupboard to retrieve the perfect item to complete the composition. Additionally, the combination of period, quality woodwork, vaulted ceilings, and interesting nooks in Diana's home provide a canvas for capturing many moods and periods.