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FDNYWife31
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Why are Newborn Photographers so expensive!
I should have had this booked by now, but I've been so busy! I've priced out a couple of photographers and I am really shocked at the prices they are asking for and for not that many images!
The most I want to spend is $400, I am willing to travel to the studio and I am looking for someone that has props to offer being that I am team  and won't have time to run around and buy anything after the baby is born.
Has anyone booked with a photographer that is in that price range and offers a good amount of images?
Thanks!!
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Eagermom3
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Why are Newborn Photographers so expensive!
did u contact melanie beth? shes 400. mostly all newborn photographers guarantee around 25-30 pics.
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| Posted 6/10/13 3:23 PM |
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Nifheim
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Why are Newborn Photographers so expensive!
Trust me when I say when someone offers 100 images for less money than someone let's say offering 20-30 images for more money your're probably going to be happier with the less amount of images. The people offering less typically are giving you crap or filler images which i am finding many people are getting with those crazy 100+ images for a portrait session photogs. On top of that the average person only displays on average of 4 images in their home, if they do an album it's typically 20 images tops or perhaps 30 depending on how small you go.
As far as pricing - its all the matter of who you really like, quality/experience, someone who might take less sessions per month so you won't be waiting months for your gallery or feel rushed at your session. I will let the ladies respond with actual photographers that might fit your price range. Good luck!
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| Posted 6/10/13 3:29 PM |
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FDNYWife31
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Re: Why are Newborn Photographers so expensive!
Posted by Nifheim
Trust me when I say when someone offers 100 images for less money than someone let's say offering 20-30 images for more money your're probably going to be happier with the less amount of images. The people offering less typically are giving you crap or filler images which i am finding many people are getting with those crazy 100+ images for a portrait session photogs. On top of that the average person only displays on average of 4 images in their home, if they do an album it's typically 20 images tops or perhaps 30 depending on how small you go.
As far as pricing - its all the matter of who you really like, quality/experience, someone who might take less sessions per month so you won't be waiting months for your gallery or feel rushed at your session. I will let the ladies respond with actual photographers that might fit your price range. Good luck!
You're right, I didnt think of it like that. I am looking into Gina Rae Miller and Anne Hack, they both do amazing work---has anyone worked with either of them?
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| Posted 6/10/13 3:36 PM |
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AngnShaun
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Re: Why are Newborn Photographers so expensive!
Posted by FDNYWife31
Posted by Nifheim
Trust me when I say when someone offers 100 images for less money than someone let's say offering 20-30 images for more money your're probably going to be happier with the less amount of images. The people offering less typically are giving you crap or filler images which i am finding many people are getting with those crazy 100+ images for a portrait session photogs. On top of that the average person only displays on average of 4 images in their home, if they do an album it's typically 20 images tops or perhaps 30 depending on how small you go.
As far as pricing - its all the matter of who you really like, quality/experience, someone who might take less sessions per month so you won't be waiting months for your gallery or feel rushed at your session. I will let the ladies respond with actual photographers that might fit your price range. Good luck!
You're right, I didnt think of it like that. I am looking into Gina Rae Miller and Anne Hack, they both do amazing work---has anyone worked with either of them?
I haven't heard of Gina Rae Miller... but i follow Anne on FB and shes awesome!!! and i a lot of people here have used her!
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| Posted 6/10/13 3:39 PM |
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FDNYWife31
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Re: Why are Newborn Photographers so expensive!
Posted by Eagermom3
did u contact melanie beth? shes 400. mostly all newborn photographers guarantee around 25-30 pics.
I just left her a message. Thanks!!
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| Posted 6/10/13 3:45 PM |
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heather10292010
Gonna be a big sister
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Why are Newborn Photographers so expensive!
Forever fireflies is a little more but she spent between 4-5 hours and I got all the photos between 50-75 but got each in color and b&w. she was so great with my dd and has tons of props
I booked her for dds first birthday/holiday photos already
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| Posted 6/10/13 3:49 PM |
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FDNYWife31
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Re: Why are Newborn Photographers so expensive!
Posted by AngnShaun
Posted by FDNYWife31
Posted by Nifheim
Trust me when I say when someone offers 100 images for less money than someone let's say offering 20-30 images for more money your're probably going to be happier with the less amount of images. The people offering less typically are giving you crap or filler images which i am finding many people are getting with those crazy 100+ images for a portrait session photogs. On top of that the average person only displays on average of 4 images in their home, if they do an album it's typically 20 images tops or perhaps 30 depending on how small you go.
As far as pricing - its all the matter of who you really like, quality/experience, someone who might take less sessions per month so you won't be waiting months for your gallery or feel rushed at your session. I will let the ladies respond with actual photographers that might fit your price range. Good luck!
You're right, I didnt think of it like that. I am looking into Gina Rae Miller and Anne Hack, they both do amazing work---has anyone worked with either of them?
I haven't heard of Gina Rae Miller... but i follow Anne on FB and shes awesome!!! and i a lot of people here have used her!
Yes, her work looks amazing. My friend used Gina Rae Miller and she did a great job as well!
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| Posted 6/10/13 3:50 PM |
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Eagermom3
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Why are Newborn Photographers so expensive!
anne heck is good too my gf used her. i wanted someone to come to me thats why i didnt use her.
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| Posted 6/10/13 6:33 PM |
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gdubs
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Why are Newborn Photographers so expensive!
We used Amanda from White Ink Designs. She came to us and had a ton of props, baskets etc!!! She is in that range.
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lisajill
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Why are Newborn Photographers so expensive!
I spent a ton on a very high end photographer a year ago. Her pictures were nice but totally not worth the nearly thousand I spent. My best friend just used Sweet Blossom photographer. Her pictures were nicer than mine and at a fraction of the cost. I booked her for my sons fort birthday cake smash. Check her on Facebook you will not be disappointed!
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lisajill
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Why are Newborn Photographers so expensive!
Sweet blossom studios
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lisajill
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Why are Newborn Photographers so expensive!
Ok I'm really losing it today!! Sweet blossom studios. My friend said she is really patient and she got her teaser almost immediately. I had to wait 3 weeks to get my teasers -- couldn't use them for birth announcements 
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| Posted 6/10/13 9:04 PM |
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meloyellow
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Re: Why are Newborn Photographers so expensive!
i can't recommend leslie simmons enough. I'm a very frugal person...but she was worth every cent.
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FDNYWife31
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Re: Why are Newborn Photographers so expensive!
Thanks everyone! I am going to look into all of these photographers.
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| Posted 6/10/13 11:17 PM |
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b2b777
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Re: Why are Newborn Photographers so expensive!
Posted by Eagermom3
anne heck is good too my gf used her. i wanted someone to come to me thats why i didnt use her.
Do you have her contact info?
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AngnShaun
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Re: Why are Newborn Photographers so expensive!
Posted by meloyellow
i can't recommend leslie simmons enough. I'm a very frugal person...but she was worth every cent.
Agreed, i probably wouldnt have used her if i didnt have a GiftCard but she would have been worth it if i had to pay lol
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kahlua716
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Re: Why are Newborn Photographers so expensive!
Posted by lisajill
I spent a ton on a very high end photographer a year ago. Her pictures were nice but totally not worth the nearly thousand I spent. My best friend just used Sweet Blossom photographer. Her pictures were nicer than mine and at a fraction of the cost. I booked her for my sons fort birthday cake smash. Check her on Facebook you will not be disappointed!
Kristen is awesome! She was one of the first people I told I was pg. She is going out on maternity leave sometime in the fall though- contact her soon!
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ModDot
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Why are Newborn Photographers so expensive!
I used Jennifer Wilbur for a family lifestyle session, but she mixes in some newborn posey ones too. She's great! And they're only little once, so if you like someones work then go for it. I look back on the pics now and he's only 3 months but MAN has he changed!
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