John:  “This is going to be hard to believe.  Being a professional photographer, I had never had a family photograph created of my family when we were children still living at home.  It took our daughter Paige being born for me to have a professional photograph of our family thus creating a
more desire in me to gather my two brothers and dad together for a portrait that I now cherish. My father had made 3 muzzle loader guns, one for each of us.  I wanted to incorporate these into a nice portrait which also had a lot of our fun personalities.  So I created the below image, and we all just loved it!  It’s a portrait that captured all of us in a fun way but still showed our closeness and our fondness to our father.

Myth #1 Mistake Or Misconception:
"There's No Way To GUARANTEE I Will Love My
Family Portraits."

WRONG!  Depending on who creates your family portrait, that is.  Just suppose you had a family portrait created, and your son or daughter didn’t look natural in it.  The photograph was “ok,” but it didn’t turn out spectacular.  Should you have to pay for it?  ABSOLUTELY NOT!  We believe strongly that no one should ever have to pay for a photograph that isn’t PERFECT.  That’s why we’re the only photographer in the Bolingbrook area to offer the following guarantee:

CHECK THIS OUT - A Guarantee Unlike Any You’ve Ever Heard:

If Your Family Doesn’t Look The Happiest & Best

They’ve Ever Looked Together In These

Photographs and/or If You Don’t Cry (tears of joy)

When You Look At Them - You Don’t Pay Us For Them.

That’s our guarantee and personal promise to you.  As far as we know, there’s no other photographer around the Bolingbrook area that will make you this super guarantee.  These photographs will be completely meaningless to you unless they convey the real emotions and relationships between you and your loved ones.  That’s the only real reason to have a family portrait created.

So, if FOR ANY REASON you feel that the photographs we create for you are anything less than perfect - if you don’t actually adore them when we show them to you for the first time, you don’t pay us for them.  It’s that simple.

Obviously, we’re totally confident that the portraits we create of you and your family will be well beyond anything you imagine.  We believe completely that these photographs will become your most prized possessions - that, if even if your house were on fire, you would grab them on the way out of your burning home.  This is not arrogance. We can’t stand arrogance.  No, this is a complete belief in our abilities to capture natural, real emotions and family relationships in portraits unlike anyone else.  That’s what we’ve devoted our life to, and that’s why we can’t wait to photograph your family for you.

So, To Restate, Here’s Our Fantastic GUARANTEE:

If you are not THRILLED with your photographs - if you are dissatisfied for ANY reason at all, we will do two things for you:

1st - At NO CHARGE, we will photograph your family again, and make sure that anything that wasn’t perfect is fixed, without you paying another cent.

2nd - If we’re absolutely unable to thrill you - if we’re unable to create a photograph that you feel you will cherish forever, we will refund EVERY PENNY you invested in them.  You don’t pay for your photographs unless you love them beyond expression!

If we don’t end up being your photographer, make ABSOLUTELY SURE your photographer offers this strong of a guarantee.  If they are good, they should back up their work by taking all the risk off of you.

Myth #2 Mistake Or Misconception:
"All Family Portaits Are Created Equal."

INCORRECT.  Nothing could be further from the truth.  If you’re at all like most people, you’ve probably had this question going through your mind:  “How do I choose the right photographer?”  In fact, you may even have thought of someone in your family - an uncle, a grandparent, even a friend - who is a bit of an amateur photographer.  Why not just have that person create the photograph of your family?

Question:  “Just Suppose Someone Were To Create The Perfect Family Portrait - One Where You And Your Loved Ones Looked Better Than Ever, Happier Than Ever - A Portrait That Meant The World To You - What Would That Be Worth?”

    No price tag can be put on your family’s memories.  They are and always will be priceless.  So, why would you ever want to gamble with those memories?  It’s just a question of whether you believe a portrait of your family could really mean that much to you.

    If you were sick, and had to go to a doctor, would you want the “cheapest” doctor, or the best one?  Well, there’s really no question.  It’s the same thing with your family’s memories.  You can certainly find a cheaper photographer in town.  But there are other things to consider than just price...

The Photographer You Choose Should Care About

YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR MEMORIES, Not Just

About “Making A Buck” Off You.

We pride ourselves on becoming a family friend of every family we photograph.  We even had high school Seniors invite us to their graduation. We’ve been invited to clients’ houses for parties and such,  You see, we didn’t get into photography to get rich.  Believe me, there are better (and easier) ways to make a fast buck.   But we CHOSE to become professional family photographers.  Why did we make that career choice?  Because we finally realized that all the money in the world meant nothing to us if we didn’t feel like we were making a difference.

 

We Realized That Memories Were Priceless - That There Was No More Noble Or Wonderful Profession Than To Become A “Memory Giver.”

    We didn’t become photographers because we liked to take pictures.  Don’t get me wrong, we do like the “art” of photography, but that’s NOT the reason we first picked up a camera. 

Christine: “As a child, I didn’t have many family photographs taken or the snapshots were taken too far away.  Early in my photography career, John and I created a family portrait of my mom and dad and two sisters with me.  I absolutely love it! And all of us have the same portrait in each of our homes.”

"Last Christmas when my middle sister was in town from Boston we updated our family portrait. Because we now had Paige and my middle sister was now married so we needed an update! John came up with the idea to do something really contemporary and all absolutely love it! It is now a great new addition to all of my families homes."

I Only Wish I Had A Photograph Of All Five Of Us
Together At Different Stages In Our Lives.
Portraits Like These Would Be One Of The Most Priceless Things I Own.
I Only Remember One Taken When I was 9 Or 10 Years Old-A Church Photo!!!

    Time is the one thing that none of us have enough of.  It’s the one thing that money can’t buy.  It’s the one thing that we all would give just about anything for.  Through photography, we can hold on to the moments in our lives that we wish could last forever.  And, if it’s done correctly, these same photographs can become almost like works of art that we display in our homes for everyone to see and share.

Don’t Make The Decision As To Who Will

 Photograph Your Family Until You Chat With Us.

 There Are Things You’ll Want To Ask The

 Photographers...

    There’s no cost, and no obligation to just chat with us, and it will make the whole difference as to how great your portraits will look.   Simply CALL (630)226-5596 to contact us (John or Christine) by phone, just to chat.

 

    Don’t worry.  We’re not going to try to “sell you” on working with us.  We’re already very busy, and we don’t need to pressure anyone to work with us as a photographer.  We’ll just talk to you about your portraits, and help you discover what your photographs could be like. 

    If you decide to have us create your portraits - great.  If not, no problem.

Myth #3 Mistake Or Misconception:
“Family Portraits Have To Be Created In A
Professional Studio - And They Have To Look Boring.”

    If you’re like most people, when you think of a PROFESSIONAL family portrait, you think of all of you gathered in front of a “painted background” in a photography studio, posed unnaturally, and all saying “smile” as the photographer snaps the picture.  Now, is that something any family will cherish for a lifetime?  I think not.  Yes, it may capture the whole family together, but it will never capture your family relationships - your family’s love.

    Picture instead:  All of you gathered in your favorite room in your home.  Or outside on the new deck you just had built.  Or in your backyard by the pine trees that give your yard so much character.  All of you are dressed in clothes the photographer helped you chose - clothing that conveys your individual personalities, but still looks great together.

 

   Well, that’s what makes all the difference, and that’s what we will do for you.

And This is SO Important:  All Of You Feel Totally Comfortable In Front Of The Camera!

    Do you know ANYONE who feels totally comfortable in front of a camera?  We’ll bet you don’t.  WE DON'T.  Nearly everyone we’ve ever met tells us the same thing:  “I never look natural in pictures.”  The last thing you want is a photograph where you or your family members have that fake “posed” look on your face.

 

    That’s why it’s so important that you feel very natural and comfortable with your photographer.  Just think of how great your family would look if your best friend was creating the photograph.  They would all look so happy and natural!  We take pride in developing very close relationships with all our clients, and their entire family.

 

    Plus, we understand the “psychology” of photography.  Learning the technical aspects - what lenses to use, what lighting looks best, how clothing adds and subtracts weight in portraits - all of those things were only the tip of the iceberg.  Without being able to make each and every one of your family members look and feel comfortable (and natural) in your portrait, all those technical things would amount to nothing.

You’ll NEVER hear us utter the words “say smile.” 

    That’s a surefire way of getting expressions that look totally fake and unnatural.  No - a great photographer knows that, in order to get a great expression from a subject, you need to get to know that subject a bit - to know what will make them smile naturally.  That’s what we do, and we love it!  We will get to know your whole family so well, and they will feel so comfortable with us, that their expressions will be perfect every time.

Myth #4 Mistake Or Misconception:
“There’s No One To Help Me Make Choices
About Clothing, Hair, Location, etc...”

 

    Okay, normally you would be right thinking that.  However, We pride ourselves in being different.  We’re going to help you with all of those things, WHETHER WE’RE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHERS OR NOT!

Our Years Of Experience Photographing Families –

Yours FREE - Without Any Obligation.

    Okay, by now you are probably considering having a family portrait created.  You may even be considering choosing us as your photographer - but we don’t want you to make that decision just yet.

    No matter who creates your photographs for you, you will need to make some decisions.  What clothing should your family wear?  Where should this photograph be created?  There are a number of things to think about, and we will walk you through all of them personally.

 

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO RIGHT THIS SECOND?  (and why?)

Pick up the phone, and call our studio.  (630)226-5596  Even if it’s after business hours, still call right now.  We have a staff that is always here to answer any questions, we’ll personally call you back so we can chat.  Just let us know when is a good time to call you back.  Don’t worry, we’re not going to try to “pressure” you at all into working with us.  Plus, there’s no cost at all for us just to chat.

    When you call, we’ll chat briefly about the things you need to know.  We’ll tell you a bit about us.  We’ll answer all your questions about how to prepare for a family portrait.  It won’t be a long call, but it will be one of the most important calls you make.

 

Myth #5 Mistake Or Misconception:
“There’s No Rush To Have A Family Portrait
Created Right Now.”

    You know how things are.  If you don’t pick up the phone right now, and at least call us to chat about your family portrait, you will probably get swamped with other things, and forget all about it.  Then, before you know it, a year - two years - five years have gone by.  How different will your family be then?

    You see, time is ticking....  and it’s never going to stop.

First, Your Child Takes His or Her First Step. 

Next, Learns To Ride A Bike.  Later, Gets A

Driver’s License.  Graduates From High School.

Gets Married.  Starts A Family Of His or Her Own.

   These are precious times, and although things will change, this moment never has to slip from your fingers. 

    Don’t put this off.  You know how life is.  We put things off, and before we know it, everything has changed.  If your life is half as crazy as ours is, year after year you find yourself frustrated at the things you wanted to do, and never got done.  A family portrait is something you deserve.

Plus, You Will Save 50% By Acting Right Now!

    Just suppose you call my studio and chat with one of us.  Just suppose you decide you would like us to be your photographer.  As long as you are one of the first 24 PEOPLE to call us this month (for your FREE chat), We will send you a 50% OFF certificate in the mail that will allow you to deduct 50% off the creation of your family portrait!

 

    What does that mean?  All you do is call us to chat.  We’ll answer all your questions about family photography.  We’ll send you your 50% off certificate.  If you decide to have your family portrait created by Randall Studio, you may use this certificate to save 50% off the creation of your images!  It’s that simple!

 

    Life is so terribly short.  But, at the same time, life is such a wonderful gift.  And the memories we keep of these moments with our family will last forever.

Why Your Family Portrait Will Become More

Valuable To You Than Anything Else In Your Home:

    Do you have a photograph of your family that, if you were running from your burning home, would be the one thing you save (other than your family members, of course) on the way out? 

    Now, We’re not talking about a “snapshot” that was taken during a family outing on the Fourth Of July.  We’re talking about a wonderful photograph, created by a professional photographer, that not only captures your family’s true bonds and relationships, but also does so in a way that you’d be proud to display openly in your home for the rest of your life.

It’s Not Too Late.  This Moment, Right Now, Can

Be Held Onto For The Rest Of Your Life - For You

To Share With Family And Friends.

    You don’t have to make a big decision right now.  You don’t have to choose your photographer - you don’t even have to decide that now is the time for your family portrait.  Just take one small step toward holding onto your family’s happiest moments RIGHT NOW. 

Just Call Our Studio, And We’ll Chat.  And, Remember, If You Decide You Want Us To Create Your Family Portrait,  Save 50% Off It’s Creation. 

It’s All Up To You.

Once again, our studio number is 630-226-5596, and you can call any time.  If we don’t answer, just leave your name and number at the beep, and we’ll call you back.  If you’re thinking of this family photograph as a GIFT FOR SOMEONE, let us know, so when someone calls back, we’d only ask for you, and don’t spoil the surprise!

The Perfect Family Portrait Is Only One Phone Call Away...

    Make the call now.  It will be a call you will be glad you made for the rest of your life.  we look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

John and Christine Randall

Photographers

P.S. - Remember, call us just to chat, and if you’re one of the first 24 people this month to do so, we will send you a CERTIFICATE FOR 50% OFF the creation of your family portraits!  There’s no cost, and no obligation for this chat.  Your family portraits shouldn’t be trusted to any photographer who doesn’t realize what a responsibility it is to make sure these portraits are perfect.  These are your memories - don’t trust them to just anyone.  You’ve nothing to lose, and so many great memories to gain.  Call the studio now - no cost, no obligation - 630-226-5596 (no cost, no obligation)!