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Calling all Mommies...need help with finding a photo studio
My SIL and 6 week old niece are here for the whole week! I bought her a halloween outfit and want to take her to have halloween pictures taken. I checked out Picture People and they seem pricey, but what do I know. Can anyone recommend a place that will use cute props and can do infants at a reasonable price?
TIA!!
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Posted 10/16/05 9:39 PM  |
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justthe4ofus
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Re: Calling all Mommies...need help with finding a photo studio
Target, you can call ahead for an appointment. Not all targets have a portrait studios. I think it's only Setauket, Bayshore and Levittown but you might want to check their site.
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| Posted 10/16/05 9:43 PM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Calling all Mommies...need help with finding a photo studio
Where are you located? If you're near Huntington, I could do it for you for free. (Yeah digital!)
Message edited 10/17/2005 9:49:33 AM.
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| Posted 10/17/05 9:48 AM |
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btrflygrl
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Re: Calling all Mommies...need help with finding a photo studio
My SIL uses Target
my Best friend was THRILLED with Olan Mills which is in Kmart.
There are some posts on Parenting regarding this!
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| Posted 10/17/05 10:40 AM |
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CathyB
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Re: Calling all Mommies...need help with finding a photo studio
Don't use the Target in Levittown. They are not good working with young babies IMO.
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| Posted 10/17/05 11:40 AM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Calling all Mommies...need help with finding a photo studio
Posted by sarahsmommy
Don't use the Target in Levittown. They are not good working with young babies IMO.
I agree I was dragged there for a grandkid photoshoot for my MIL. They were so impatient. You're taking pictures of 6 kids, you have to be patient. Also -I thought their backgrounds were horrible. Best place I've been to prop-wise was Kiddie Kandids.
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| Posted 10/17/05 11:47 AM |
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CathyB
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Re: Calling all Mommies...need help with finding a photo studio
Posted by nrthshgrl
Posted by sarahsmommy
Don't use the Target in Levittown. They are not good working with young babies IMO.
I agree I was dragged there for a grandkid photoshoot for my MIL. They were so impatient. You're taking pictures of 6 kids, you have to be patient. Also -I thought their backgrounds were horrible. Best place I've been to prop-wise was Kiddie Kandids.
I took Sarah there for her Christening picture and they didn't have any toys to distract her with, the lady pulls out a dirty feather duster and couldn't understand why I didn't want her to touch Sarah with it. YUCK! And the lights were bright in her eyes and she was crying and the lady asked me "does she ever stop crying?" She had colic so actually she didn't stop crying much, but I was trying my best. None of the usual tricks worked since Sarah could pick up on the photographer's frustration. It turned into a very stressful situation for me.
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| Posted 10/17/05 12:22 PM |
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Ambersmom
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Re: Calling all Mommies...need help with finding a photo studio
Posted by sarahsmommy
Posted by nrthshgrl
Posted by sarahsmommy
Don't use the Target in Levittown. They are not good working with young babies IMO.
I agree I was dragged there for a grandkid photoshoot for my MIL. They were so impatient. You're taking pictures of 6 kids, you have to be patient. Also -I thought their backgrounds were horrible. Best place I've been to prop-wise was Kiddie Kandids.
I took Sarah there for her Christening picture and they didn't have any toys to distract her with, the lady pulls out a dirty feather duster and couldn't understand why I didn't want her to touch Sarah with it. YUCK! And the lights were bright in her eyes and she was crying and the lady asked me "does she ever stop crying?" She had colic so actually she didn't stop crying much, but I was trying my best. None of the usual tricks worked since Sarah could pick up on the photographer's frustration. It turned into a very stressful situation for me.
I'm sorry you didn't have a good experience with the picture taking. Especially since Sarah is such a beauty - what awesome eyes
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| Posted 10/17/05 12:27 PM |
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pkashansky
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Re: Calling all Mommies...need help with finding a photo studio
I like Sears in SUn vet mall bc it is never crowded. No fussing around and sears is reasonably priced. Also babies r us is good.
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| Posted 10/23/05 12:25 AM |
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edsprincess
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Re: Calling all Mommies...need help with finding a photo studio
My SIL does her sons pics at Sears. For the last 4 yrs.
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| Posted 10/23/05 10:38 AM |
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SoinLove
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Re: Calling all Mommies...need help with finding a photo studio
Posted by sarahsmommy
I took Sarah there for her Christening picture and they didn't have any toys to distract her with, the lady pulls out a dirty feather duster and couldn't understand why I didn't want her to touch Sarah with it. YUCK! And the lights were bright in her eyes and she was crying and the lady asked me "does she ever stop crying?" She had colic so actually she didn't stop crying much, but I was trying my best. None of the usual tricks worked since Sarah could pick up on the photographer's frustration. It turned into a very stressful situation for me.
I'm sorry your experience was bad there. Surprising because I LOVE Kiddy Kandids! Are you sure the feather duster was dirty? I know that they buy feather dusters specifically for tickling children. Same with Picture People.
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| Posted 10/24/05 1:22 PM |
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charon54
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Re: Calling all Mommies...need help with finding a photo studio
My friend uses Sears and Target once a month for her two year old and they come out great.
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| Posted 10/24/05 1:26 PM |
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JenniferEver
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Re: Calling all Mommies...need help with finding a photo studio
I used to work at Sears Portrait. I think for the most part they're very good. I used to LOVE doing Halloween. Look on the site for coupons. The Garden City and Hicksville Studios I know are good for a fact. Valley Stream less so.
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| Posted 10/24/05 4:35 PM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Calling all Mommies...need help with finding a photo studio
Posted by SoinLove
Posted by sarahsmommy
I took Sarah there for her Christening picture and they didn't have any toys to distract her with, the lady pulls out a dirty feather duster and couldn't understand why I didn't want her to touch Sarah with it. YUCK! And the lights were bright in her eyes and she was crying and the lady asked me "does she ever stop crying?" She had colic so actually she didn't stop crying much, but I was trying my best. None of the usual tricks worked since Sarah could pick up on the photographer's frustration. It turned into a very stressful situation for me.
I'm sorry your experience was bad there. Surprising because I LOVE Kiddy Kandids! Are you sure the feather duster was dirty? I know that they buy feather dusters specifically for tickling children. Same with Picture People.
I think you misunderstood. Sarahsmommy - you were talking about Target in Levittown with the feather duster, right?
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| Posted 10/24/05 4:50 PM |
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momAGAIN
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Re: Calling all Mommies...need help with finding a photo studio
i always go to picture people thay usually have printable coupons on the website and tehn all you end up paying is sitting fee
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| Posted 10/24/05 7:21 PM |
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CathyB
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Re: Calling all Mommies...need help with finding a photo studio
Posted by nrthshgrl
Posted by SoinLove
Posted by sarahsmommy
I took Sarah there for her Christening picture and they didn't have any toys to distract her with, the lady pulls out a dirty feather duster and couldn't understand why I didn't want her to touch Sarah with it. YUCK! And the lights were bright in her eyes and she was crying and the lady asked me "does she ever stop crying?" She had colic so actually she didn't stop crying much, but I was trying my best. None of the usual tricks worked since Sarah could pick up on the photographer's frustration. It turned into a very stressful situation for me.
I'm sorry your experience was bad there. Surprising because I LOVE Kiddy Kandids! Are you sure the feather duster was dirty? I know that they buy feather dusters specifically for tickling children. Same with Picture People.
I think you misunderstood. Sarahsmommy - you were talking about Target in Levittown with the feather duster, right?
Yes, Target in Levittown. Maybe it was a new feather duster, but it looked dirty to my mom and I.
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| Posted 10/24/05 7:55 PM |
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Shanti
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Re: Calling all Mommies...need help with finding a photo studio
My friend will come to your house to take pics and does a great job. Here is her website:
http://www.preciousportraitsbyelena.com
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| Posted 10/29/05 8:17 AM |
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SoinLove
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Re: Calling all Mommies...need help with finding a photo studio
Posted by sarahsmommy
Yes, Target in Levittown. Maybe it was a new feather duster, but it looked dirty to my mom and I.
Ah, okay. I misunderstood  
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| Posted 10/29/05 10:43 AM |
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nancy6485
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Re: Calling all Mommies...need help with finding a photo studio
i really recommend Sears, tehy are grea with the kids (especailly babies) and have the cutest backdrops! Cheap and quick too
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