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Headshot Photographer
Chicago
We are proud to be 2022 and 2023 Best rated Chicago Headshot Photo Studio on Google Maps
and Yelp and will also give you a copy of all your photos taken during your photo session via download within 30 Mins. With 18 Years of professional photography experience we will insure your photographer will exceed any expectation. We will also review your photos throughout the shoot to ensure you're happy.
Did you know that almost all Chicago photographers won't send you all the photos taken during your full shoot! after you leave they will charge an additional price per each photo you want!
Most charge an extra $25-$35 per a photo before giving you a digital copy after your "paid shoot"....this is just wrong!
When you book us you will receive all your photo's.
After all, they are yours!
Be sure ask any other photographer before booking with them
Highest Rated Headshot Photographer in Chicago
Includes free indoor parking
329 w 18th st Ste 906
Chicago IL 60616
Receive all your digital pictures hours after your shoot!
Includes Free Indoor parking, Drinks and Snacks.
See samples of our shoots below.
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Fact 1:
Only Studio Shoot That Gives You All Photos We Take
(Receive 30-60 High Res Photos 20 Mins After Shoot and Use Any Way You Want)
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The Best Studio Location with Easy Free Indoor Parking
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🏆 Highest Rated Headshot Photographer on Google Maps🏆
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If you have to email a photographer for pricing... RUN!
Customer Testimonials
5 Star Reviews
Best Rated Photographer in Chicago
a month ago
Great photo studio. I had an amazing and professional. Nick is a very experienced photographer and knew exactly what I needed for my residency application. He was thorough and the price was very good, I also got the pictures super fast. I would absolutely recommend!!
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a month ago
Nick was GREAT to work with. The studio is awesome! It was a hot day so he used a fan to cool me off during the shoot. I was nervous about posing and he made me feel real comfortable while he set the lights. I had a great experience and got plenty of good pictures to choose from for my profile headshot.
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a month ago
Nick was great to work with and was very helpful and professional with guiding me through the process. It was very quick and painless. The quality is comparable to any other studio, but at a much more reasonable price as well, which is a plus for me as a young professional that can't easily drop $300+ on just a basic headshot session. I am very happy with my experience and would reccomend it to anyone.
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Response from the owner a month ago
Thank you so much for the kind words :) it was an absolute pleasure working with you. So happy to get back to work this week! #gochicago
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a month ago
Nick was very professional and made sure that I was satisfied with the photos! He also took the necessary covid precautions during the shoot. I am very happy with my photos and would definitely recommend him.
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a month ago
Nick was very helpful in guiding me through the process of a successful photoshoot and made sure I left with pictures that I was happy with. I highly recommend his services, especially for residency photos.
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a month ago
Nick was well versed in the specifications for ERAS headshots and was incredibly helpful! He made sure I left with multiple pictures I was happy with and I would definitely recommend him!
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5 months ago
Nick was great! I told him it was my first time getting having professional pictures taken and I didn't know what I was doing. He was very accommodating and helped me through the process with ease. We took way more pictures than I thought and he gave them all to me. The pictures came out really well, I'm glad I did this.
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a month ago
The building was easily accessible and the atmosphere of the studio was professional and safe. Nick was professional and accomodating and did a nice job with my pics.
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4 months ago
Nick was amazing to work with!! I'm definitely not a natural in front of the camera, but he made the entire process so easy. Great, fast, and professional service. Thank you
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5 months ago
I was late to my appointment with Nick but fortunately he was still able to accommodate me kindly. I came in for an ERAS medical residency picture and he guided me with great detail (I don’t know anything about headshots so I appreciated it). He’s very professional and I could tell he puts in a lot of work to create a good business too. I’d recommend him to everyone!
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9 months ago
Nick is the consummate professional photographer and local business leader. I found his customer service, photographic services, and overall customer satisfaction was excellent. I would recommend Nick and Redleaf Photography to any of my friends, family, or colleagues. You will not be disappointed! Lastly; the deal with the pictures in a like 10 minutes? That's not really the case when I went, it was more like 5 minutes! Ridiculous service Nick!!! Very satisfied customer!
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a month ago
Very professional and great photos! Thank you so much.
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5 months ago
Great quality and price. Nick was super helpful and got my shoot photos to me very quick. Highly recommend !
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5 months ago
Money well-spent! Nick was super professional, efficient and thorough going through all the different photo options / poses. He lets you look through a few photos to pick the poses that you like best. I have to say he runs a well-oiled machine. If you’re considering Redleaf, I highly recommend them for your professional headshots.
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5 months ago
I hadn't taken pictures in years and was a little nervous. Nick was very nice and explained the process which helped me relax. He sent all 45 pictures from the shoot within minutes of the ending. Nick is a very efficient and professional photographer that takes great head shots! Thanks Nick!
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4 months ago
Nick did such a great job! He was very professional and knew what he was doing. I loved how my headshots came out. Would recommend!
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7 months ago
Nick was very friendly and professional! I was nervous going in because I’m new to the camera and I wasn’t sure what to expect; he broke everything down for me before we started and took the time to make me comfortable. The photos I got were well worth the time and money I spent. I’ll definitely go back to Nick next time I need photos!
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5 months ago
This is my second time working with Nick. He's easy to work with, helped me get the shots I needed, gave me good feedback for how to think about and use the photos we produced. The service is good, the price is right, and the experience will send me back again the next time I need an update. Thanks Nick!
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10 months ago
Nick was amazing to work with!! I'm definitely not a natural in front of the camera, but he made the entire process so easy. He took several shots in different poses and then let me see them and decide what I thought looked best before continuing. He also made sure that I was happy with the photos before leaving the studio. They were emailed to me within a few minutes and the quality of his photos are great even without retouching. I would definitely recommend him!
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5 months ago
Nick was very professional and helpful during shoot. Received images same day. Lots of great shots to choose from. Very happy with his work.
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6 months ago
To be honest, I don't like taking pictures because I don't normally like how I look in pictures however the headshots I took with Nick are exceptional, one of the rare occasions that I really like my own pictures. He was very engaged, I really like his process. He walks your through the process, talks to you about your goals and determines with you the best output to meet your goals. Thanks man, you're the best!
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7 months ago
Setting an appointment was easy and directions for the scheduled shoot were helpful. The photographer Nick explained the process well and made me feel comfortable with the shoot. He ensured that I was happy with the results before leaving. I recommend!
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3 months ago
They have LinkedIn Special for significantly cheaper than whatever you can find elsewhere. Nick was also very professional and covered exactly what I was looking for. If you just need a few good headshots for professional profile I highly recommend Nick for his LinkedIn special.
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10 months ago
It was a great experience today. I'm medical student who was looking for great and affordable picture for eras. Nick did a great job. He explained everything in amazing way. Took around 50 picture which all was professional and hard to choose from. I would encourage all my friends to take their ERAS picture there.
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Response from the owner 10 months ago
Thanks Maysar, It was a pleasure working with you! Im very happy you had a fantastic experience. Best of luck on your medical residency! P.S. “Knock 'Em Dead ” ...Actually, on second thought just keep them alive :)
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4 months ago
Great experience never had headshots done before but the photographer seemed very thorough. Definitely coming back next time I need headshots
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10 months ago
Overall a fantastic experience. Complimentary parking was easy, Nick was kind and straightforward and provided great direction. We took way more photos than I expected and I had the chance to review shots throughout the process to determine what I liked/disliked about the angles, how my hair was styled, etc. Would absolutely recommend!
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5 months ago
Nick has great pricing and very flexible with timing, especially for a busy medical student schedule. Would recommend for anyone applying for Residency.
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a year ago
I was having my ERAS picture taken for medical residency. Nick was excellent! He was very thorough in the beginning and explained out each of the shots would work. He stopped multiple times throughout the shoot to let me look and decide what I liked and didn't like. I did not feel rushed for time at all and the pictures looked great! I highly recommend! He has the most affordable price!
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10 months ago
It was a great experience working with Nick! You get more than what you pay for as far as the ease-of-process, quality of photography, and timely delivery of the photos. He has a nice formula for exploring the space of possible photographic angles and definitely cares that you walk out with something that you like.
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a year ago
I recently had my head shots taken with Nick. Having this be my first time having to get these done I did not know what to expect. Nick was fantastic! He was thorough with explaining the process and patience with me during the shoot. Very reasonable, responsive, efficient and professional. I highly recommend Nick!
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8 months ago
This was my first professional head shot appointment. Nick made me feel very comfortable and took great photos. I would highly advise you to get your headshots here.
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10 months ago
Nick was very professional and great at helping me feel less like this was my first photoshoot. Came away with 65 images that I could choose from myself, all sent to me under an hour after leaving! He was also willing to re-size the photo I had chosen to use for my ERAS application. Awesome quality and unbeatable price. He is doing all of us broke medical students a big favour!
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7 months ago
My husband and I took headshots at Redleaf for our medical residency applications. Nick was incredibly kind and helpful and his prices are unbeatable! I would recommend him to any medical student who is looking for an ERAS pic.
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7 months ago
Super professional, excellent pictures, very reasonabland free parking. What else do you want?? Highly recommended above anyone else your considering.
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9 months ago
I did the LinkedIn head shot special and my pictures turned out really nice. They do a great job of capturing all possible angles for a great professional picture. I had little time for the photo shoot, and Nick took care of my shots in the time frame requested, so i was able to get back to work without being gone for too long.
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5 months ago
Great job today by Nick at ReadLeaf Studios, very professional and easy to work with. I had a need to update my Linkedin photo and to have a couple of more shots I can use to promote my work. In about 40 minutes I had exactly what I needed. I would highly recommend RedLeaf if you need professional portraits. Great experience! Brian L.
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10 months ago
Nick was awesome! I needed photos for my residency application and he was quick and I received a link to my photos within 10 minutes of leaving the studio! Pricing was reasonable and unlike many places he gives you access to all your photos from the shoot without watermarks. Highly recommend!!!
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5 months ago
Excellent service, Nick is very professional and detail oriented. With fast release of pictures.
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5 months ago
Very professional and quick. Photos turned out great and the process was set up very efficiently.
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a year ago
Nick is awesome. I've been putting off headshots for ages and finally made an appointment. Truly a fantastic experience. He is so efficient, affordable and makes the whole process easy - from clear parking instructions, his communication during the shoot, speed in capturing pictures, technical explanations, on point lighting, feedback, direction, and on and on. I don't enjoy having my picture taken but he made it painless. The turn around time is unbelievable. My pictures were in my inbox by the time I got home from our session. Thank you, Nick.
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a year ago
After doing quite a bit of shopping around for a good photographer for residency photos, I finally decided on Studio Redleaf and I'm so happy that I did! Nick is an excellent photographer and really knows how to bring out the best look for your photo. His attention to detail and friendly nature made for a casual and enjoyable photo shoot. I am so happy with my photos, and best of all, they were sent to me within 30 minutes of my photo shoot! I highly recommend Studio Redleaf photography to anyone looking to take professional photos. You will not be disappointed!
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11 months ago
Nick was so easy to work with. Very professional and put my mind at ease. I was nervous about the experience as I had never done a photo shoot before, but he made it so easy. Very happy with the entire experience and the great pictures!
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5 months ago
Photographer was quick, friendly, to the point, and helpful. I'd recommend him to anyone.
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8 months ago
I have never liked a headshot of myself until now! From the moment I walked in the door I felt comfortable. The experience was well guided and I got lots of great shots, highly recommend!
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6 months ago
Experienced, quick but professional, did well with little direction, and provided plenty of options and instruction. Would recommend.
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a year ago
Nick was great! Very professional and efficient with the whole process as I was in and out in about 30 minutes. It was nice that there was 1 hour guest parking in the building as well. By the time I had gotten back home from the photo shoot, I had all the digital proofs waiting for me in my inbox. Thanks Nick!
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6 months ago
I had a great experience w/Nick at Studio RedLeaf. He make scheduling very easy, explained the process to me in detail; gave me the opportunity to choose different poses and sent me my pictures within the day. I would highly recommend in the future if you need a Linkedin headshot.
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11 months ago
Nick was amazing! He explained what was going to take place and executed the shoot. I needed professional head shots for my residency application and I was able to review them before leaving the studio and with the next hour my photos were available. He takes plenty of photos from different angles so you’re able to choose the one to your liking.
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6 months ago
Nick helped me get some really quality photos, that will serve me very well. If your looking for a professional service, that helps coach you through the process of taking great pictures this would be the place to come.
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6 months ago
Lowest professional photographer cost within Chicago from my own research ... took about 70 photos for an entry level 15 min headshot photoshoot and I spent at least 30 minutes with Nick at the same price and it was awesome ...
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