Looking for Good Photog in Arl Hts Area and Service to Place Photos in Scrapbks

If you'd like him to travel to you or if you'd like to come to his Chicago studio, my husband Patrick is a genius photographer. You can call him at ###-###-####.

We use a wonderful lady in Libertyville. Gretchen, is a stay at home mom who offers affordable photography out of her home and beautiful backyard. She has done all the shots of my daughter and I will be contacting her for my maternity photos as well. Her site is www.clemenshome.com She's willing to do anything you ask, if you have some creative ideas for shots. If you use her, please tell her Michelle sent you.

Hi there. I live in Arlington Heights and just recently took pics of my 7 month baby (at the park near the library). My friend who's tapping into professional photography market did them and he's great! let me know if you'd like his info and to see the pics that he took for me.

If you have all of your pics on digital sources, you can upload to snapfish.com (a great site) and you can either place them in your own designed book, or they will take the pics you pick and place them in a book and all you have to do is place captions if you want and order! They print beautiful books for you. Also, it is a great way to have additional storage of your pics and you can share with others via email. Once you are started it is easy to complete. Also, what I do is go through the pics I have and corodinate them with the paper I want to use and lay them in the book I will put them in, then another day I adhere all the pics and place embelishments and put them in the books. It is less daunting to break it up. Good Luck

Hi, I actually live in the Champaign-Urbana area so I do not know about local photographers in your area. But, I am starting with a company called Heritage Makers and it is a place where you publish your own books with your own photos. It is similiar to real scrapbooking but a lot quicker and not all the mess. It is all digital and they print your beautiful book. You can purchase credits from me to purchase the books at a discount and than you have a year to create them. I am also a graphic designer so I do also offer my creative services if you are interested in someone else creating your books with your photos. They also have templates that you can just place your photos and I am also creating lots of templates for my customers. For your shoebox of photos I am going to be getting a high speed scanner in January that can quickly scan all your photos to digital. Please let me know if you are interested and feel free to check out my website at www.heritagemakers.com. I am very excited to help people work with their photos and sort through them to create beautiful books their family can enjoy forever!
I love it and I think you will to!
Feel free to contact me at ____@____.com
L.

Hi D.-

My girlfriend actually does this (the going through the photos/scrapbooking part). Let me know if you want her information.

S.

I am not a profesional but I am an avid scrapbooker who would love to do this for someone/ I am a stay at home mom with an invalid mother-in-law who I care for so work from home is my favorite thing. I have many examples of my work for friends and family. I would sit down and talk to you about the events and leave you room on the page to jouranl as well. There are so many exciting ways to make your pages unique and it is my passion. If you are interested we could discuss cost ect. And I can send you some photos of pages I have done. Hope you find what you are looking for. My email is ____@____.com

carrie at wwww.shiningwavephotography.com

she will come to your house-she is awesome

http://leighwilcoxsonphotography.wordpress.com/

I have not personally used this photographer but have a couple friends who have with their toddlers. The photos turned out fantastic. She only used natural light and brings a handful of props to your shooting location.

Hi Diane,
I am a photographer (mom-owned) and my focus is on lifestyle photography. I come to people's homes, meet at parks, etc. I am geared to take away any stress that normally comes from studio-type photography and I love capturing the personality of kids in their own environment. I would love to talk to you to give you some more details about me! My website is www.megankellyphotography.com and my number is ###-###-####.

I hope to hear from you!
M.

A friend of mine does photography of adults and kids too. She will be taking pictures of my kids later this month. Her name is Alison and you can reach her at ____@____.com luck with the pictures!

I'm not sure if a service like this does exist, but I create scrapbooks. If you're interested you can contact me at ____@____.com

P.S. If you want to see some of my creative work you can check out my card website at griffincards.com. I don't have any scrapbook pages posted but could certainly show you some or download some of my favorite pages online.

I take children's photos and 'casual' family photos for family holiday cards. I also take photo series of children's sporting events, etc.

Yes,there are services that will organize and album your photos; along with all sorts of organinzing jobs. I think I know where to get some local info for that too.

If you would like to see some samples, email me at ____@____.com.

G P

I love organizing and scrapbooking. I have been scrapbooking since 1999. I used to be a Creative Memory consultant but realized that I'd rather scrapbook then sell the supplies. I started scrapbooking for other people and love it. I live in Hoffman Estates and would love to talk to you about it. I just finished an album for someone so now would be a good time to start another one. We could also think about holiday albums as gifts...

C.

I know someone who is fantastic...preciousthingsphotography.com Checkout the website...you will see what I mean. As far as someone putting pictures in an album, let me know I have the same problem.

Hi, I am a Creative Memories consultant in your area and I can place your photos in scrapbooks for you. Please contact me through my website www.mycmsite.com/kariharris I have done this many times before and would love to tell you all about the wonderful service I provide. Thanks!

Make sure the photographer is legit - has a website - has a BUSINESS LICENSE - has INSURANCE - someone who is just running their show out of their home and does "natural" light usually means they are amateur and your portraits will reflect their skill level -

some clues -
do they take a credit card - merchant account (which means they need to have a federal ID) or are they doing business and telling you to make your payment on pay pal

are they showing your their work on snapfish - (or some other non professional website)

do all their samples look like the same kids (probably their own)

are they charging $2 - 5 - or 7 for an 8x10

if any of the above is how they do business - you might want to let them keep practicing on their own kids - and not yours.

www.rojofotodesign.com
does location photography and is great to work with...beautiful shots!

I have an AWESOME photog- but she is in Morton Grove. I drive from the city- and have had her do my maternity, newborn, 3mo, 6mo, and getting ready for my 9mo. She is very creative, and is creating our Holiday cards too. After my daughter has her 1yr. photos done, she is going to put together a 1st yr. book. I am so excited! Feel free to email me, and I can send you my proofs- below is her info
Jessica Gwozdz
Morton Grove
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jessicagwozdzphotography.com (i believe)

There is an awesome local photographer located in Arlington Heights by the name of Brianne Bradbury. Check out her website at: www.briannebradburyphotography.com When you select 'Enter Site' there is mostly wedding photography plus her contact information. If you select 'Blog' it shows her other works which are truly unique and refreshing. She does children and families beautifully. Take a look...good luck.

I'm a Creative Memories Consultant and can show you how to easily organize your photos and get them into albums, either tradational scrapbooks, slide in style albums or digital storybooks.

Not sure about the scrapbook, but I have an excellent photographer who can come to your house, or meet you somewhere scenic (we did the beach). check out her website susanryankalinaphoto.com for more info.
Good luck!

I am a independent photographer who does this. Check out my website at www.studiorebekah.com

If you are still exploring options, I know of two people who may be just what you are looking for.
1. Anne Granato does children's and family photography. See samples at www.annegranatophoto.shutterfly.com. She is near Arlington Hts.

2. Pretty and Personal, by Brandi Sulak. ____@____.com Mt. Prospect mom offers many creative services.
She does excellent scrapbooks for those who never finished or never started!
Good Luck!

Hi D.,

I am a photographer that specializes in going on location for my portrait sessions. It can be at your home, local park or another location that has meaning to you and your family. I love the natural settings and it makes people more comfortable and at ease for the sessions.

I have been photographing kids and families for years.

My website is: www.roperphoto.com, www.agreatheadshot.com
My phone number is: ###-###-####.