we took Jacob tonight to get some pictures taken as holiday gifts for the grandparents and other family members. I was determined to buy as little as possible, since we have other formal sessions planned..... to basically get a good shot, pay their price and then go to kinko's and get it re-printed for less than $1 a sheet
I almost started crying when I saw his pictures... they try to trick you into buying frames, and some of the pics were soo freaking cute I didn't want to leave them behind! honestly! especially since I know that they just throw them out.
I told dh that I felt like a bad mom not buying them all. so much for my 'strong' (ha!) willpower.
we only did buy one extra print... so that is not so horrible.
Re: Almost had a meltdown at the Picture People... I am insane!
I know it's rough when you see all the cute poses!
I thought Picture People show you all the poses on a computer and only print out what you want? Do they print them all out first and then try to sell them to you?
Only $3.99 a sheet, and the first sheet free (8X10). GREAT deal!
Good for you for not buying them out but I know how hard it is to resist cute pictures of your own.
Kerri
I had SERIOUS anxiety over pictures after we went at 4 weeks to get them done. Which ones do I buy? Which frames to put them in? Is it too many? Will I regret not buying that one?
And THEN I went back at 6 weeks and dragged DH with me so we could get a family one. And then the anxiety again. It was awful! I just couldn't make a decision and obsessed over it for DAYS. I ended up happy with my choices but to this day I think it was a bit of PPD anxiety coming out in stupid pics of all things.
I know exactly what you are talking about. I swear I can't go again for a while.