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Tah-wee-ZAH
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So we went to get our first b-day pics done yesterday...
We waited 45 minutes passed our appt even though we arrived 15 minutes early, so yeah, we were there for 1 hour before shooting began.
It was about 80 something degrees.
Neither one wanted to sit still
Crawling all over the studio, drooling, trying to pull each others hair...ugh.
It took 20 minutes for the pics to load on the computer
I told them to not bother showing me the special effects, blah, blah, blah... I just want a plain old shot... woman didn't listen. DS was melting in my arms.
Picked out three sheets I was "eh" about.
Get to the register and it was A LOT more than last time 
Kids really melting down at this point
I told her to forget it and we walked out.
I was exhausted.
Have you found any photo studio better or worse with multiples?
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Posted 3/30/08 9:16 AM  |
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runlikethewind
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Re: So we went to get our first b-day pics done yesterday...
Wow, that sound exhausting. Sorry I don't have any tips since my twins are not here yet! What studio did you go to?
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| Posted 3/30/08 9:23 AM |
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Diane
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Re: So we went to get our first b-day pics done yesterday...
theresa where did you go??
We have only been to Kiddie Kandids, Target and a Photography studio (lots of $$) and I went to Target and KK by myself, and found that KK was a GREAT help. The girl was patient and very helpful
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| Posted 3/30/08 9:35 AM |
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MyChip-n-Dales
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Re: So we went to get our first b-day pics done yesterday...
Posted by Diane
theresa where did you go??
We have only been to Kiddie Kandids, Target and a Photography studio (lots of $$) and I went to Target and KK by myself, and found that KK was a GREAT help. The girl was patient and very helpful
i agree with kk i use the one in college point though.. its only 1 photo booth and i found the gilrs there were sooooo much better than the other ones.... they know my boys now.. we also have a photo in there prop book now too!!
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| Posted 3/30/08 9:57 AM |
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IrishTracy
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Re: So we went to get our first b-day pics done yesterday...
I've gone to KK in Westbury & College Point. And also JC Penney in Roosevelt Field. They have all been pretty good. I would call the place that you went to & complain to the manager. Maybe you can get the first appoitment next time so you know you will be first. Make sure you go with someone. That way you can have help. Always brings snacks & drinks. It's stinks that it's not always a great experience.
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| Posted 3/30/08 10:05 AM |
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Tah-wee-ZAH
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Re: So we went to get our first b-day pics done yesterday...
Sears.
The problem is they book every half hour and take 4 or 5 appointments at a time... um, so what's the point?
We went there for v-day pics and had a great experience w/ a different photographer. The original photographer was there yesterday but we just didn't get her. I would have waited for her but we were already waiting for so long.
Oh and I had DH with me and snacks and drinks and toys.
The KK by me is always packed but maybe I can call and find out when they are the least busy and try there.
I just want 1 year pics sometime before they are 18
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| Posted 3/30/08 11:03 AM |
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CookiePuss
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Re: So we went to get our first b-day pics done yesterday...
Posted by Tah-wee-ZAH
Sears.
The problem is they book every half hour and take 4 or 5 appointments at a time... um, so what's the point?
We went there for v-day pics and had a great experience w/ a different photographer. The original photographer was there yesterday but we just didn't get her. I would have waited for her but we were already waiting for so long.
Oh and I had DH with me and snacks and drinks and toys.
The KK by me is always packed but maybe I can call and find out when they are the least busy and try there.
I just want 1 year pics sometime before they are 18
I have had luck if I do during the week. Try to get the first am appt. Also, the one with long, blond hair (and pregnant) is great...I'm referring to the E. Npt Sears.
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| Posted 3/30/08 11:07 AM |
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Diane
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Re: So we went to get our first b-day pics done yesterday...
you can make appointments online for KK. I did, and maybe waited 15 minutes, and we were in and out.
i went to the one in Bohemia
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| Posted 3/30/08 11:24 AM |
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pinky
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Re: So we went to get our first b-day pics done yesterday...
Ugh I had the same experience at Sears for their 1 year pictures. I'm so sorry
We took them to walmart for their christmas pics and I was very happy. We made the first appt of the day and they had a $9.99 special. The only bad thing is I had to wait 3 weeks for the pics to come in.
I have heard some good things about Clix. They are in the same shopping center as buy buy baby in huntington and I hear they are not nearly as crowded. I checked out their website and they have some specials. I am going to try them out next. Here is their website.
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| Posted 3/30/08 11:53 AM |
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Sharon
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Re: So we went to get our first b-day pics done yesterday...
Posted by Tah-wee-ZAH
Sears.
The problem is they book every half hour and take 4 or 5 appointments at a time... um, so what's the point?
We went there for v-day pics and had a great experience w/ a different photographer. The original photographer was there yesterday but we just didn't get her. I would have waited for her but we were already waiting for so long.
Oh and I had DH with me and snacks and drinks and toys.
The KK by me is always packed but maybe I can call and find out when they are the least busy and try there.
I just want 1 year pics sometime before they are 18
Is this the Sears in East Northport? I had exactly the same experience at Christmastime. I had an8:15Am appointment - they started at 8:00AM. I wasn't taken until 10:45!!! The phototgrapher was so abrupt with them, complained my DC would not sit still etc. Never did get a Christmas picture. 
Kiddie Kandids in Commack is OK. I had their first birthday pic done there.
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| Posted 3/30/08 4:56 PM |
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AlohaMa
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Re: So we went to get our first b-day pics done yesterday...
I've only done one set of prof. pics and it was at KK. I was really happy with my experience.
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| Posted 3/30/08 9:24 PM |
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Re: So we went to get our first b-day pics done yesterday...
So sorry to hear this! We had a VERY similar experience at Sears - I will tell you another time. I was so  I vowed never to get professional pictures again, and so far we haven't. Maybe Barb can get some nice shots of the two of them for their birthday.
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| Posted 3/30/08 10:33 PM |
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Tah-wee-ZAH
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Re: So we went to get our first b-day pics done yesterday...
Thanks ladies
So I guess it wasn't just me... it is Sears
I have to get DS's first haircut this week and then it's a do-over at KK.
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| Posted 3/31/08 9:35 AM |
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BigB
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Re: So we went to get our first b-day pics done yesterday...
We had their Easter pics done at Sears in Yonkers and had to wait almost 2 hours! We had the same problem....I had some okay shots but will not use them again!
And yes, they did away with their cheaper packages....you now have to get the coupons from the website in order to get the cheaper packages!
We are going to try Walmart or Target next time. KK is always too crowded for us!
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| Posted 3/31/08 10:47 AM |
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Michelle
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Re: So we went to get our first b-day pics done yesterday...
Go to a KK with more then one camera, so you won't have to wait as long.
We went to Sears 2x to get cousin pictures and I hated it both times. I ahve used KK for every other picture and love them.
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| Posted 3/31/08 3:51 PM |
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TwinMama
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Re: So we went to get our first b-day pics done yesterday...
That's sounds like pretty much every single time I try to take my girls to get their pics taken..it is emotionally draining. I spend lots of time making them look pretty and cute and then the 2nd we get there THEY both freak out and we can't get ONe SHOT..IT SUCKS. I heard Hocus Pocus in Smithtown was a good place but pricey..i have been to Clix in huntinton, BRU, something people place and they are all about the same Miserable mess.
sorry not much help but if it help I totally feel your pain.
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| Posted 3/31/08 6:12 PM |
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MelissaMac
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Re: So we went to get our first b-day pics done yesterday...
We usually go to JC Penney's. Around the holidays
the wait is long. If you have a coupon it is only
3.99 a sheet. It helps when your picking out pictures
for twins and there are so many poses you need. e.g., each baby by themself, then together. it can add up quickly.
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| Posted 4/1/08 9:41 PM |
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MrsRivera
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Re: So we went to get our first b-day pics done yesterday...
I used to work for Sears Portrait Studio while I was in college. It was rough, because as you said, they booked every 1/2 hour, but most sittings took WAYYYY longer than that.
Unfortunately, I've been on the other side, and because the employees are FORCED to book every 1/2 hour, the first time a sitting isn't going well (and let's face it, it's rare that they do!), it throws everyone else off.
I'm sorry you had a bad experience.  I really had a love-hate relationship with that job!
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| Posted 4/1/08 10:28 PM |
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Crismicka
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Re: So we went to get our first b-day pics done yesterday...
We had the same luck at Picture PEople...I am not sure if you remember, but after a grueling 4 hours at the studio, they advised us that our photos were deleted off of the memory card! We had to go back the next day for a reshoot! It was a disaster!
I heard that Stop & Shop on Jericho Tpke By Bed Bath & Beyond has an amazing photo studio, believe it or not.
Can't wait to see their photos!
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