How much is the max you would spend on a picture package?

Back in Jan., we had someone come to the house and take photos of Aidan. Apparently, it was included in the hospital picture package. A few weeks ago someone comes to the house to show us the photos. Of course we love them all. The cheapest package was $400! DH and I were shocked. We knew pictures could be expensive but we never thought the cheapest package would start at $400. Are other places like this? I feel like a bad mommy because I don't want to spend $400 on pictures.

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We also had someone come to the house about 2 weeks ago. They called and said they were from the hospital or whatever. The took adorable pictures and I found it very hard to resist buying them. However, their package was $169.99 plus I added another 8 x 10 for $25, not $400. I wouldn't have spent that much either. The total ended up being $210. This was the max I was willing to pay.

I got the following;

3- 8x10
3- 5x7
12-wallets

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We did the same thing. I only took the free pic and went to Kiddie Kandids. I love it there. I waited until I got DD's Christening Gown and took formal pics in her gown and a few casual pictures in another outfit. We also took a family photo. I think the package was around $120.00 & it included the CD.

Look on their web site they have coupons for free enlargements all the time. I also got a free 1year old 8x10 coupon in the mail & we took the picture last month.

eta: I think $400.00 is really pricey compared to what the studios offer

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I had my wedding photographer come for a while to my house...she took over 300 pics and gave me the disc and a set of proofs (that I didn't ask for). I paid 400 but I think this is so reasonable because I now have a disc of the pics and can do whatever I want. I would not pay 400 for a couple of pictures. I'm having the photographer come back at 6 months and 1 year.

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I would never pay 400 bucks for pictures

I go to someone who charges me $80 for the session and I get the CD. I think order whatever prints I want from Shutterfly

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Do you remember what company it was? I was also really surprised that they did not offer any a la carte options.

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So I am not being a cheap mommy? I just couldn't believe that the company won't offer a la carte options. The company is Our 365.

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i would also never pay that much $$$
We have gone to kiddie kandids and the most I have spent there was $150 and that was when we did his 1st professional pictures and afterward i felt it was a lot to spend. Last time we went for his 1st b-day i spent around $110

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I would never spend $400. Honestly, you could go to JCPenny's, Sears, Walmart and pay under $100. OMG, $400, you've got to be kidding me!!

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That is ALOT!!

I have only spent about 30 bucks each time we went to JC Pennys and Target. They have a coupon for 3.99 for all sheets (wallet, 8x10, 5x7, etc) I get as many as I need for all the families plus a few extra. His 3 month old pics I spent 37 bucks and his 6 month pics I spent 28 bucks!

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If they were great, great shots I would spend ~$300-400 (in a better economy).

Are we talking Summer or AvaJack-like photos or just some standard canned poses?

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I took Newborn pictures of dd at Kiddie Kandids and spend about $170.00 for a full package & CD. The max I would pay for a picture package is $200.00.

$400.00 for a picture package is a lot. I'm wondering what was included in the package?

I wish I was a good photographer because I would take me own pictures save a load of money...

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the most I have spent is 50.

if its at a jc pennys...I come out with tons and tons of pics

if its a studio, I get free 8x10...then buy 2 more for 25 a sheet.

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I usually spend 300-400 once a year on photos of Miranda. I love having professional pictures done.
I probably spent about $500 on Hudson's newborns shoot but that included our holiday card design and prints to give as gifts.

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Thanks for this. I am on the phone with the company now. Seems the sales person is trying to scam me and not show me the less expensive packages! Packages start at $170.

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Thanks for this. I am on the phone with the company now. Seems the sales person is trying to scam me and not show me the less expensive packages! Packages start at $170.

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Posted by MrsPornStar

Thanks for this. I am on the phone with the company now. Seems the sales person is trying to scam me and not show me the less expensive packages! Packages start at $170.

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The most we every spent was $200 and those where DDs first pictures at 4 days old. I haven't spent more than $80 since and usually far less however I have not used an artistic photographer-for someone like AvaJack I would pay more.

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I could never spend that much on pics unless it's an outstanding photographer. I am talking Angelica Glass pics.

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Whether or not $400 is too much for photos depends on a few things - the quality of the work you are getting and how much YOU value the photos.

There are different types of photography out there... there is KK and Sears, there is custom portraiture, there are shoot-and-burners, there are really high end portrait artists...etc

Obviously, KK doesn't come to your house, so it's really not fair to compare. Also... Target or Picture People pay a teenager to push a button... and spend all of 20 minutes with you and your child.

A photographer that comes to your house and spends 2 hours on your session and then hand processes each image - different type of photography. Of course, in the end, the photos are the proof of that and if you prefer the look of Sears, then NO, $400 is not worth it for you personally. If the photos appeal to you more than a chain store, then yes... but don't base it on the price of a print because alot more goes into making a print than paper and chemicals.

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If the pictures were INCREDIBLE and unique, then I would pay it. These pictures are nice but not stupendous. I feel like I could get the same quality at Sears or Target. While the photographer came to my house, he was there about half an hour. I just feel bad because I feel like a cheap mommy and I love having pics of my son.

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I would NEVER spend $400 on pics. The most I've spend was $225 and I was cringing when I wrote out the check...lol That is way too expensive in my opinion but if you're rich and you ahve the $$$ I say go for it! lol
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