Evelyn is a New York City based creative. She specializes in portrait photography of/for people of color. Evelyn has experience in documentary, brand and stock photography. Evelyn is a Small Business Owner. Her products include digital books, jewelry and accessories.
Xicanayork ©2018-2023

Work With Me

I am dedicated to the art of portraiture and visual storytelling, with an intentional focus on capturing the essence and narratives of people of color. When it comes to stepping in front of the lens, I firmly believe that every individual deserves a space where they feel completely at ease and cherished. 


My commitment is to create an environment where you can be your authentic self, and I am genuinely excited to collaborate with you to transform your photography aspirations into reality. Your vision matters, and I am here to ensure that your experience is not only memorable but also a celebration of your unique story/stories.

Photograph of Evelyn Martinez by Liz Cuadrado 

Portraiture/Headshots

Basic Package: "Mini Portrait Session"

  • Portrait and/or Headshot Photography
  • 30 Min photo session/photo shoot
  • An outdoors location within the 5 boroughs of NYC only
  • 1 Look, No Outfit Changes
  • Private Digital Gallery for viewing and downloading
  • 10 final edited images (full resolution, no resizing)
  • Personal usage rights for images
  • Approx. 1-2 Week Turnaround

Cost $230 USD

Payment plan options:  Client can pay

  • In Full at the time of booking
  • Half at the time of booking ($115) and half on the day of their photo shoot ($115)
  • Please keep in mind that final edited images will not be delivered until the complete payment is received. 

Repeat Customer Price: $195.50 USD

15% off for returning photography customers who have booked a session with me since 2019.

Who is this session for?

  • someone one a time crunch for headshots for their current or new job 
  • creator who needs quick (non-conceptual) portraits for their socials
  • a small business owner who needs new photos for their website

Discounted Student Sessions:

High School Student: $50 USD, College Student $80 USD. Graduate School Student $80. Click here for package details. 

    Basic Package: "Essential  Portrait Session"  *POPULAR*

  • Portraiture and or Headshot Photography
  • 1 Hour photo session/photo shoot
  • An outdoors location 
  • 1 outfit change
  • 1-6 People can be photographed
  • Private Digital Gallery for viewing and downloading
  • 22 final edited images (full resolution, no resizing)
  • Personal usage rights for images
  • Approx. 2-3 Weeks turnaround
  • For any outdoors location outside of NYC, client will pay for additional round-trip transportation costs of the Photographer Evelyn Martinez. 

Cost $360 USD

Payment plan options:  Client can pay

  • In Full at the time of booking
  • Half at the time of booking ($180) and half on the day of their photo shoot ($180)
  • Please keep in mind that final edited images will not be delivered until the complete payment is received. 

Repeat Customer Price: $306 USD

15% off for returning photography customers who have booked a session with me since 2019.

Book Your Essential Portrait Session Here

Who is this session for?

  • friends that want to do a group photo shoot
  • someone who wants a little more conceptual photos for their project, website or social media.
  • someone who wants headshots  or portraits for personal or professional reasons

Discounted Student Sessions:

High School Student: $100 USD, College Student $150 USD. Graduate School Student $150 USD. Click here for package details. 

Standard Package: "Classic Portrait Experience"

  • Portraiture and or Headshot Photography
  • 2 Hour photo session/photo shoot
  • An outdoors location
  • Up to 1 outfit change
  • 1-5 People can be photographed
  • Private Digital Gallery for viewing and downloading
  • 40 final edited images (full resolution, no resizing)
  • Personal usage rights for images
  • Approx. 3-6 Weeks turnaround
  • For any outdoors location outside of NYC, client will pay for additional round-trip transportation costs of the Photographer Evelyn Martinez. 


Cost $565 USD

Payment plan options:  Client can pay

  • In Full at the time of booking
  • Half at the time of booking ($282.50) and half on the day of their photo shoot ($282.50)
  • Please keep in mind that final edited images will not be delivered until the complete payment is received. 

Repeat Customer Price: $480.25 USD

15% off for returning photography customers who have booked a session with me since 2019.

Private Studio Add- On: +$200 USD, $765 USD total to upgrade to a private studio instead of having an outdoors location. 

Who is this session for?

  • Personal or professional portraits/headshots with more variety in looks
  • Pregnancy photos
  • Family Portraits
  • Artist Portraits (Conceptual)
  • Cap and Gown Photos for Grads
  • Engagement Photos
  • Pet Portraits


Discounted Student Sessions:

If you are a high schooler, college student or graduate school student, I will be posting discounted packages by Wednesday August 23, 2023. 

Premium Package: "Signature Portrait Experience"

  • Portraiture and or Headshot Photography
  • 3 Hour photo session/photo shoot
  • A private studio location
  • Up to 3 outfit changes
  • 1-10 People can be photographed
  • Private Digital Gallery for viewing and downloading
  • 80 final edited images (full resolution, no resizing)
  • Personal usage rights for images
  • Approx. 3-6 Weeks turnaround
  • For any outdoors location outside of NYC, client will pay for additional round-trip transportation costs of the Photographer Evelyn Martinez. 
  • 10x10-inch custom photo album with selected images


Cost $1,200 USD

Cost for Outdoors, 3 hours, no studio: $700

Repeat Client cost for outdoors, no studio, 3 hours: $595

Payment plan options:  Client can pay

  • In Full at the time of booking
  • Half at the time of booking ($600) and half on the day of their photo shoot ($600)
  • Please keep in mind that final edited images will not be delivered until the complete payment is received. 

Repeat Customer Price, private studio, 3 hours: $1,020 USD

15% off for returning photography customers who have booked a session with me since 2019.

    Who is this session for?

  • Group Photos (Friends, Community/Collective)
  • Small Brand Shoot outdoors or in a private studio/peerspace
  • Coming out Shoot
  • Boudoir Shoot at a Studio
  • Medium-sized Family Portrait Session (10 people max)


Photo Products Add-Ons

  • $75 for a 8x10in portrait canvas print with 0.75 depth 📬(Continental U.S. only)
  • $50 for a 8x8in Hardcover Photo Book 📬(Continental U.S. only)
  • $15 for a 16GB flashdrive with your final edited photo files in the mail 📬(Continental U.S. only)

For Larger Brands interested in working with me:

My half-day rate is $2,000 USD (half day= 3 hours of photography) not including social media and website usage fees for my photos.

Frequently Asked Questions 

What area are you located in?

I'm located in the Bronx and I work all over the five boroughs of NYC. If you need me to photograph you, your team or your project in your city, we can discuss my prices and your budget in a free consultation call. For photo jobs outside of the Tri-State area, I require transportation costs to be covered in full. If the location requires me to fly out, a roundtrip flight as well as other transportation costs/accommodations will be covered in full by the client.

How far in advance should I book?

I am booking from now until February 2024.  

Do you offer other services?

I offer basic photo editing services/basic retouching services. I also do workshops on Photography Projects and I do creative consultations. 

COVID-19: 

  • If you are feeling ill the day of your shoot, we can reschedule at not extra cost. Please do not arrive sick to your photo session. If possible email me @ xicanayork@gmail.com or text me a day or two ahead if you are feeling under the weather. 
  • I will likely be masked during our photo shoot. 
  • If I am feeling under the weather a few days or the day of your shoot, I will do a thorough at home-covid test or an urgent care in person test if necessary. I will let you know if I test positive when we can reschedule your shoot.

Frequently Asked Questions Continued:

Raw Files (Photos)/Unedited Photos


Under no circumstance do I ever give raw files, raw photos, or unedited photos for clients to keep. You may see unedited photos in the proofing process (selection of your final picks for your digital album) but other than that, you will not get raw files. If you forget this, I will remind you in my contract. If raw files/photos is something you need, then we will not work together.

If you are a returning client, you will get a 15% discount off the total price of the session you book with me.

Bartering:

If you are another creative/artist in NYC and you would like to exchange services as a form of payment, 

we can discuss that and see if we are a good fit to work together. 


Please email me at xicanayork@gmail.com with the subject line: Bartering for Photo Shoot

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