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Re: Newborn Photography - Worth the $$?
I did do newborn photos and am truly glad I did.
However, I was very upfront with what I wanted. Yes, we have newborn pics (no hats, just N in her diaper or birthday suit curled up sleeping) but what I REALLY wanted was pictures of all three of us (me, hubby and N). Those were the pictures I love. I have one of me and N up close and it precious and one of my favorite photos. Like you I have a very nice camera and typically I took all the photos. I am decent at pictures and took some really beautiful ones of N over the last 2 years. But, when you are always behind the camera, you aren't ever in the picture. So, I still have professional pics done every 4-6 months (will be less now she is 2) just so I actually have pictures of the two of us ![]() But, like pp said, pictures are very personal. If you love the style of hats, then go for it. Ultimately, these pictures are really for your future self. Advertisement |
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![]() I've always wanted to do the professional photographer thing but I haven't had the opportunity yet. DD and DS1 had their NB photos done in a chain photography place. They're...ok. I did it myself for DS2 and I really love them. My camera isn't the fanciest either. I'd like to have DS3's pictures taken by a photographer but if I end up doing it again I'd be ok with that too. It's really a personal choice like PP have said ![]() I found these on my phone. Attachment 163168 Attachment 163169 Sent from my iPhone using DS Forum
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I really appreciate all the input. I'm considering booking her for the $100 session fee, and then by the time it comes to ordering photos I'll have a better idea what my own pics will be like. If I love my own, I'll just buy prints of one or two favorites from her. If I'm not happy with the ones I take, I can order more from her. At least I'm only out $1-200, and I won't be kicking myself for not booking a photog.
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I can say that having a DSLR does not mean you'll get professional looking portraits. I bought one and tried. They don't look bad but I'm nowhere near skilled enough to stage the perfect shot and edit to perfection. I spent months looking for a newborn photographer that would give me rights to the images so I could keep digital forever. My budget was $300 I found almost no one who would give me digital images and those that did seemed to charge close to $300 just for the CD and rights alone not including the session fee. I finally found someone who was much better at taking pictures than me but still wasn't the caliber I yearned for. I was disappointed that we'll never have another chance for his newborn pictures but am so glad we do have some. I started saving for his 1 year pictures ( I figured 1 year is a big year and we probably won't do professional portraits again for a long time). I booked the photographer I wanted and was 110% satisfied with how they came out. Was it expensive? YES but I wanted them and saved up the money.
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Re: Newborn Photography - Worth the $$?
If you're ever come up here I'd love to
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I suck at taking pictures. Seriously. I tried taking DS2's pictures. I took photography, I know the basics. The execution just totally isn't there. I don't have the eye. Here's the best shot I got of DS2.
Attachment 163182 Then I came across a friend of a friend starting a photography business and looking for NB models. She got these. Attachment 163183 Attachment 163184 Attachment 163185 If I had the money to spend, I'd absolutely pay a photographer, but that's because I suck. If I was good at it, I'd probably do it myself.
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Though I wouldn't spend that much on NB pics, I totally would for a really good birth photographer. Those first moments always end up being such a blur, I would pay a TON if I would've thought of it with my last 2. Just all those first moments captured in a truly beautiful way. Imho, THOSE are the memories worth saving.
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We did Portrait Innovations at 7 days old. Spent $150. Totally worth it to me.
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Professional Photography investments are only worth it if you see the value in them and is a a personal decision.If you do then $400 for a session fee and prints would probably be worth it for you.
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