When I was first contacted by Natalia I was rather surprised that it was through a new site that I had registered for but didn't assume I would gain business or clientele from them so soon. The particular site I'm referring to is, Photographers Central. Here you can search for a photographer in your area and see their work, contact information and be directed to their main website. For other fellow photographers, it's an easy and quick setup and works wonderfully. Natalia in conversation had mentioned looking forward to working with a Zenfolio photographer, which had me thinking. How did she know I have a Zenfolio account? Nothing on my site mentions or references Zenfolio. So we agreed to just discuss how she knew during our session.
We decided on one of my new favorite location spots in Highland Park, IL. When I met Natalia and Vitaly, there was an instant energy about them. You can sense how easy going, fun loving and free spirited they are. Their two boys possessing their same vibe. There wasn't a moment we weren't laughing, being amused or really thinking about how rather chilly it was outside already. As the sun was setting and the kids attention span was finito I decided to focus on the power couple themselves. Now, I say power couple because that's what they are. During our session I finally asked what the reference to Zenfolio had been about and I came to find out why it is that Vitaly had looked so familiar to me right away after we introduced ourselves. Vitaly is the co-founder and Vice President of Products at Zenfolio! My jaw did drop a little...I quickly remember why he had looked so familiar to me. Last year I had attended Zenfolio's Chicago ZOOM workshop and had met him there. It all started to click together, and it also made even MORE sense as to how Natalia found me on photographers central, because that's Vitaly's new venture! (Let's just say I'm very happy I signed up for something I didn't realize would have such an amazing ripple affect of meetings).
So while the kids enjoyed a movie in the car, I focused on capturing their love after so many years of marriage and their spark never sizzled, even a little. Natalia's parents had also joined us and they shared the same easy going, fun loving ora about them as they hugged the kids and laughed along with our goofiness.
Overall I cannot be more pleased with the outcome of their gallery and the opportunity to meet and photograph someone who has directly made my life so much easier by using Zenfolio.com. I have been using Zenfolio for over two years now and couldn't be happier with the service, layout and functionality for my business. It allows for me to not only showcase my own portfolio for future clientele but allows me to create private password protected galleries for my clients, give my clients the opportunity to purchase prints and products on their own without having to schedule appointments with me to go over print options. Although I do provide this service to everyone, schedules do get hectic and it's an extra convenience for everyone to be able to choose, order and have everything arrive on their doorstep in a few easy clicks. For other photographers looking for a better business functionality look into a free two week trial. If you're ready to sign up, just go to Zenfolio.com and use referral code: AUQ-459-FJX.
Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your family memories.
Chicago, IL Photographer - Alina Renert Photography
Alina Renert Photography - Family Sunset Portrait in Highland Park, IL
Chicago, IL Photographer - Alina Renert Photography
Alina Renert Photography - Family Sunset Portrait in Highland Park, IL
Chicago, IL Photographer - Alina Renert Photography
Alina Renert Photography - Family Sunset Portrait in Highland Park, IL
Chicago, IL Photographer - Alina Renert Photography
Alina Renert Photography - Family Sunset Portrait in Highland Park, IL
Chicago, IL Photographer - Alina Renert Photography
Alina Renert Photography - Family Sunset Portrait in Highland Park, IL
Chicago, IL Photographer - Alina Renert Photography
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Chicago, IL Photographer - Alina Renert Photography
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Chicago, IL Photographer - Alina Renert Photography
Alina Renert Photography - Family Sunset Portrait in Highland Park, IL
Chicago, IL Photographer - Alina Renert Photography
Alina Renert Photography - Family Sunset Portrait in Highland Park, IL
Chicago, IL Photographer - Alina Renert Photography
Alina Renert Photography - Sunset Portrait in Highland Park, IL
Chicago, IL Photographer - Alina Renert Photography
Alina Renert Photography - Sunset Portrait in Highland Park, IL
Chicago, IL Photographer - Alina Renert Photography
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Chicago, IL Photographer - Alina Renert Photography
Alina Renert Photography - Couples Sunset Portrait in Highland Park, IL
Chicago, IL Photographer - Alina Renert Photography
Alina Renert Photography - Couples Sunset Portrait in Highland Park, IL
Chicago, IL Photographer - Alina Renert Photography
Alina Renert Photography - Family Sunset Portrait in Highland Park, IL
Chicago, IL Photographer - Alina Renert Photography
Alina Renert Photography - Family Sunset Portrait in Highland Park, IL