I want to take one-year pictures of my son (possibly a family shot as well) and am wondering where to go. We were working with a photographer but they have just started charging a $125 sitting fee (plus the prints are expensive) and am wanting to find something a little bit cheaper. I would love any recommendations you have. I really want to have some good professional pictures of our son without paying an arm and a leg. Thanks in advance!
Hi S.-
Don't know where you're located.
My girlfriend in Maplewood is a photographer
Anita Jader ###-###-####
About me-- 48 yo mom to 7 yo twin girls, perfusionist and wellness coach.
B. J
I had professional portraits done and they turned out great. I was able to buy the electronic version to use over and over again. They had displays of beautiful baby and family portraits in their studio!
I highly recommend Journey's of Life Photography; the pictures are beautiful and the prices are great but best of all you own the rights to the pictures so you don't have to pay an arm and a leg to print the picutes! Check out the website, it has sample pictures as well as prices: http://www.journeysoflifephotography.com/
I'm a fan of John Ballew in Crystal. http://www.johnballewphotography.com. He doesn't charge any sitting fee which is nice because I feel like that motivates him to take really good pictures. He does charge a lot for the ones you buy ($38 for one 8x10, 2 5X7 or 3 4X6) but if you normally don't buy a ton of pictures you can get some really nice pictures for under $100. He'll also give you all proofs (~150 - 200) printed in a book to keep. It's low resolution with watermark but at least you can see them.
My next door naibor (sorry my spelling is not the greatest) is very good, the links I am using are of his website, and the pictures he had taken of my son (two years ago, I really need to go back and get an updated picture LOL.
http://www.jessiesphotography.com/services.htm
http://www.jessiesphotography.com/pricing.htm
http://www.jessiesphotography.com/Portraits/Brandon%20and...
http://www.jessiesphotography.com/Portraits/Brandon%20and...
an added plus point he is also a pet photographer, so if you have a family portrait done, it can be of the whole family (including your four pawed baby)
S. - I think we may know each other. I used to work at Berean with your mother-in-law. Small world!
I have a friend who moved to the Mpls area last year from Iowa. She is a graphics designer and photographer. I don't know if she is currently working for a studio or just on her own. She took my "professional" photos and was very, very reasonable. Her name is Kristina and her website is www.kristinalynnphoto.com. She's easy to work with and very creative. She also designed the cover for my nutrition booklet.
Best of luck
D.
S.-
We had our family pictures taken this fall by a woman named Jessica Wald and we were really pleased! She came to our house and worked in a very casual and fun way with our kids (AND our 2 year old happened to be very cranky that day!) You can see some of her work at www.jessicawaldphotography.blotspot.com
Drop me a line if you want her contact info. It was about $140 for her time and a CD of the photos to do whatever we wanted with. Good luck in your search!
S.,
I take pictures on the side. If you are interested, please send me an e-mail and I will send you a few examples.
I charge $50 for the 1st hour; $25 each additional. I give you a CD with all photos, including edited, on it for you to print anywhere. I go to location and there are no "limits" to scenery or outfit changes.
I have a two yr old and also a three year old boxer, so I work well with both!
I go to FLASH, and they do a fantastic job. They do digital pictures, so you can view them right after the shoot. They are pretty inexpensive, especially if you have a coupon (sometimes $19.99 for the session fee, one 8X10 and 8 wallets). I haven't gone to anyone else because they are always so good. Good luck!
Hi S.
I'm a photographer and love taking pics of the lil ones. Please check out my website at www.ginalangphotogrpahy.com. I charge $75 for the session and I'm giving $50 in free prints this month.
Kind Regards
G.
http://www.thelcphotography.com/1.html
this is who did my wedding. she does family sessions, too. sitting fee is quite high BUT she just gives you a cd and you make your own prints as needed. I love her stuff. :)
Hi S.,
Where are you located? I am a freelance photographer in the Minneapolis area-- I have a website that you can check out. I am affordable in this world of expensive photography sitting fees and picture prices. I am also a stay-at-home mom, continuing to do my passion of taking pictures of little ones and their families on the weekends!
www.camilynnthomassenphotography.mosaicglobe.com
C. Thomassen
PS: I read some of the responses on here--and you go to Berean? I worked there for 5 years! Berean Baptist in Burnsville? :)
Hi S.,
My name is M. and I am a freelance photographer.
I travel on site into your home or outdoors.
My prices are reasonable and I edit all prints before I give them to you. The sitting price includes 4x6 prints, CD of all portraits and I release the copyright to you.
Please feel free to check out my website www.journeysoflifephotography.com
I also have a few reviews right here on MamaSource!
Have a wonderful weekend and please let me know if you have any questions.
~M.
I have 2 kids of my own (9 & 12 yrs old)
Journeys of Life Photography
Hi
My friend is a photographer. She does not charge a sitting fee at all and her photographs are amazing. She is a mother herself and likes to take much more natural shots rather than posed. Her website is: Milenabatesphotography.com
E.
I'm not sure where you live, but I have been thrilled with Jackie Boldt Photography in Eagan (http://www.jackieboldtphotography.com). She charges $100 for a 1/2 hour session, which was plenty for my son both at 6 weeks & 4 months. Your $100 gets you all the files from the sitting to print as you like. I printed 8 different poses in a variety of sizes at Wal-Mart & it cost $30. Her style is definitely more photo-journalistic, which I love, but is not for everyone, so you should take a good look at her website.
Unfortunately, she is due to have a baby sometime this month, but I know she partners with another photographer who is covering for her while she's out on maternity leave.
We had pictures done last month by Kristy Duggin Photography in the Lindstrom area. She does it out of her home, and gives you the CD so you can upload the ones you want to Target, Walgreens or where ever. She is very good with the kids, getting them arranged. I know the total price was under $100.
There is another one of these photographers in Cottage Grove. She (or he) does the exact same thing with the CD's, although I haven't tried them yet. Let me know if you want that name and #.
