Thanks for stopping by! My name is Rena Naltsas and I am the spark, hustler and photographer behind Chicago Headshots.
As a lifelong Chicago native, I started Chicago Headshots because I wanted to create an empowering shooting environment for Chicago professionals. There are so many talented people in Chicago, so I wanted to provide my skills to our city.
One of my favorite outcomes from a headshot session is when my client leaves thrilled, rather than having the nerves they expressed when they first arrived. To me, it means I changed their expectations of a headshot session!
Since 2015, I’ve been a full-time independent photographer who has learned the ins and outs of working with people of all experience levels. To “I haven’t updated my headshot in 10 years” to color stylists who changes their hair every 2 months, I have the demeanor that ensures direction and reassurance that you’re in confident hands.
Chicago Headshots has worked for a number of high-profile companies, such as Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, WNBA, FTX, The Wing, Downey & Lenkov, Chicago Lawyer and more.
We aim to push the traditional headshot by bringing in editorial experience with a photojournalism foundation. Blending the caught-in-the-moment capture with an edge is what we aim to accomplish most.
Are you ready to show the world your new chapter in life through your latest headshot?
Allow me to be your photographer to help you do so!
“Rena is an amazing photographer! We’ve worked together for over 5 years now and in that time, I’ve hired her exclusively to shoot all of my events and even a few editorial photo shoots. One of the photos that she took of me was so captivating it was featured on an AT&T billboard in the heart of Chicago.
She is extremely professional, punctual and has a unique ability and talent for capturing exciting, candid moments. Her skills continue to evolve, as she is constantly studying and looking for ways to improve her craft.”
“I was impressed by all the perfect headshots at my new firm and pleased to hear Rena’s services would be provided to us as well. Unfortunately, on the day of it was 30 degrees and snowing to the point that our company liaison had to regularly brush the snow out of my hair. Between freezing without a coat and being uncomfortable in front of a camera to begin with, my expectations were low. However, Rena was unfazed and knew exactly how to place and direct me for best angles and natural expressions. The finished photos were beautiful and well poised but still reflective of my own personality and natural appearance, which not all photographers achieve. Overall, I would strongly recommend Rena for anyone in search of polished headshots with character.”