Anyone else not done any pro pics?

KaitlynDC6 · June 2009

Most days, I'm fine with this. I'm very laid back about a lot of things, but I worry that I'm too laid back about some (like, maybe "lazy" would be a better word). We haven't done a single professional pic session with dd, and she's almost 7 and a half mos. old. I'm having a guilty/regretting it moment.

Tell me that I'm not the only one who hasn't done this?

cbwm · June 2009

I would totally be regretting that if I were in your position!

We got pro pics at 3 and 6 months. I did his 9 month pics and will probably do his 1 year pics as well.?

iris427 · June 2009

I haven't either. I think a lot of pro pics look cheesy and are overpriced.

I would like a nice family portrait though, so we may get that done.

Gin*In*TN · June 2009

DD is 11 months old & I still haven't had anything beyond having the one pic with Santa at Christmas done (I don't even count that as a "real" pro pic). You aren't the only one, I promise.

Kentuckychick_8201 · June 2009

We haven't had any done yet and DD is just few days shy of 7 months. I don't regret it, we have literally about 1000 pictures of her. We will have professional ones done soon.

KaitlynDC6 · June 2009

iris427:

I haven't either. I think a lot of pro pics look cheesy and are overpriced.

I would like a nice family portrait though, so we may get that done.

Thank you for making me feel better. And, the few pics I have seen that you have taken are gorgeous. That's part of why I haven't done it (possible laziness aside) - we have tons and tons of great pics of dd from our camera, so why spend a ton of money? That being said, I want to do it soon, and I agree with the family portrait.

KaitlynDC6 · June 2009

Thank you to the rest of you, too. I was busy writing a reply when your posts came in

That's what I was looking for - others who don't see it as the end of the world

iris427 · June 2009

KaitlynDC6:
iris427:

I haven't either. I think a lot of pro pics look cheesy and are overpriced.

I would like a nice family portrait though, so we may get that done.

Thank you for making me feel better. And, the few pics I have seen that you have taken are gorgeous. That's part of why I haven't done it (possible laziness aside) - we have tons and tons of great pics of dd from our camera, so why spend a ton of money? That being said, I want to do it soon, and I agree with the family portrait.

Exactly. Your siggy pic is gorgeous, for example. Personally, I think snapshots that show your child's true personality are what you will really treasure years from now. Pro pics are nice to have, but it's not the end of the world if you don't have them.

kelbrian · June 2009

iris427:
I haven't either.? I think a lot of pro pics look cheesy and are overpriced.?
I would like a nice family portrait though, so we may get that done.

Exactly what Iris said, although I would just have one of my friends take a family photo for us, as she is excellent with a camera.

I take my own photos of her, and I am completely satisfied with them. I think it's kind of pointless to pay for something when it is overpriced and I can just do it myself.?

cleeksock · June 2009

We just went to Target last week and had her first pro pics done. My mom insisted (she was visiting). I told them I wanted them very simple, so they just used a plain white backdrop. I had a coupon for a free 8x10 and each sheet was 3.99. I only bought 4 sheets, plus my free picture. I considered this a practice session for her 1 years pics

I thought they were very natural looking, and the photog really captured my crazy girl. Loved it!

AdensMama · June 2009

iris427:
I haven't either. I think a lot of pro pics look cheesy and are overpriced.
I would like a nice family portrait though, so we may get that done.

estherandgeoff2 · June 2009

We had them done at 1 months. Right now I am really learning to use my dslr to take pics of dd. I am in contact with a lot of professional lifestyle photographers who do gorgeous work. If I could afford it, I would hire one of them in an instant! Check out Amy Ro photography for instance or Stephanie Fisher at sfisherphotography.com. I do not like instant places like Target, BRU, or Sears. I can take better photos than that myself.

jen_k2 · June 2009

DS is 9 months & we haven't & aren't planning on it either. We do want a nice family portrait w/the 4 of us at some point though-but we'll probably have my dad take the pic.

victoria1977 · June 2009

estherandgeoff2:
I do not like instant places like Target, BRU, or Sears. I can take better photos than that myself.

This. I would and will never go to a place like this to have pictures taken. They scream cheesy in my opinion. I have hired a professional photographer to take family pictures twice so far at the park and beach. That I will do again.

ABMcKinney · June 2009

I'm addicted to pro pics. We've done them 6 times with a 7th coming up in 2 weeks. I need to learn how to use my thousand dollar camera before my DH kills me.

The ones in 2 weeks are my last until this baby is born. DH is going to do my maternity shots himself When the baby is born we're hiring someone to come out to the house.

KaitlynDC6 · June 2009

Thanks, ladies! I think I'll definitely do a little research before getting some. I appreciate the feedback and advice!

KaitlynDC6 · June 2009

iris427:
KaitlynDC6:
iris427:

I haven't either. I think a lot of pro pics look cheesy and are overpriced.

I would like a nice family portrait though, so we may get that done.

Thank you for making me feel better. And, the few pics I have seen that you have taken are gorgeous. That's part of why I haven't done it (possible laziness aside) - we have tons and tons of great pics of dd from our camera, so why spend a ton of money? That being said, I want to do it soon, and I agree with the family portrait.

Exactly. Your siggy pic is gorgeous, for example. Personally, I think snapshots that show your child's true personality are what you will really treasure years from now. Pro pics are nice to have, but it's not the end of the world if you don't have them.

Very, very true, and well said!! Thanks!!

Jen&Len · June 2009

I haven't...I sort of like my own photos better than some of the pro photo places. I did happen to find a couple of absolutely amazing child photographers in my area...so we might do family pics when he turns 1.

AB&TB · June 2009

I haven't done them either. I take tons of photos with my digital though. I am thinking about getting some 1 year ones done, or maybe something for this coming X-mas. We will see.

mrsjenni · June 2009

I'm crazy about pictures so I'd be going nuts if I were you. On the other hand, I'm sure you have some pretty wonderful pictures of you DC and you'll get pro pics taken when you get around too it

Not to mention that they cost a small fortune!

Luckystar2 · June 2009

We've done them once when she was 6 weeks old. I liked them, but wasn't overly impressed. I dont really love the places like JCPenny, Sears, etc but thats where we went. We really can't afford to get a pro photographer all the time and buy all those pictures.

I decided to invest t he money in a good camera and start learning how to take better pictures. I almost thought about getting 1 year pics taken somewhere, but I did them myself. I LOVE how they turned out and have gotten tons of compliments. They are exactly what I wanted, and I have the digital files and can print whenever for cheap!

mamamoos · June 2009

ditto this. and one with the easter bunny.

i really want to do a family pic and get his one years done pro though.....we'll see if i get around to it.

ETA: meant to quote gin* about only having mall pics done with santa

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