Recommendations for a Good Photographer

Updated on November 18, 2006
T.R. asks from Soddy Daisy, TN
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I am in need of a good photographer for my children. I used to go to a guy at a JCPenneys that was really good with my girls. Then he retired. I am tired of going to a place and taking the time to get my girls ready and then get someone that doesn't have a clue!! All they want to do is just click the picture and I have to do all the work to get them to smile, etc. The guy that retired did such a great job with them where all I had to do was sit back and let him do his job. I alway had a hard time choosing which pose to get because they were all great!! I don't care if they are at the walmart studio or JCPenneys/Sears. There has to be someone out there that is good with kids and takes great pictures. Thanks so much for your help!!
T.

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R.

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Probably one of the best photographers in the Bay area is Pepito at pepitoportraits.com. He's pricey, but a master at his craft. I hope this helps.

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T.,
We just got ours pictures done for my daughter's first birthday. Check out www.creations-photography.com. Christy did a great job - and she'll meet you at just about any location for a more natural background. Hope that helps, best of luck! Tell Christy that I recommended you!

-C. Bruner

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T.K.

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there is a great lady name tasha who works in the photography center at the super walmart in pinellas park. i know her personally and she has children of her own, she is great with kids because she is younger and the pics look great. there is also a place called precious little people on drew street, they are awesome and they do great black and whites as well.
good luck....
T. k

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K.C.

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My family and I just had our family protrait taken for the holidays and we went to Studio One to One at Westshore mall. Our pictures turned out great and I will definitely go there again.

Check out their website http://www.s121.com/
There are coupons you can print as well, right now they are offering a free 8x10 or 12 free holiday cards.

Good Luck and Happy Holidays!

K.

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T.C.

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Try The Picture People at the Brandon Mall. You have to make an appointment, but they are great and all staff are trained to deal with children. They definately take the time to get a great shot and ..... major bonus....you get the pictures back the same day! Good luck
T.

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L.C.

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Not sure what price range you are looking for but we had family portraits done by a photographer named Missy Duncan. her website is www.missyduncan.com. she is amazing. she also did my sister-in-laws wedding. she is more on the higher end but worth every penny.
we also do seasonal portraits at the jcpenney at brandon mall, i don't the girls name but she is thin with very long red hair. she is great and really works at getting good pictures.
hope this helps.

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D.W.

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Hello,

My family just had pictures taken by two great women photographers!! They will be opening their studio on December 11th but for now they are doing a lot of on location spots, i.e. your house, the beach, their house, etc. My family and I had pictures taken at one of their homes. One of the photographers, Tami Cross, has a myspace page with pictures on it http://www.myspace.com/tamileephoto. She can be contacted at ###-###-####. They are really nice women with kids of their own and they work great with making the kids feel comfortable.

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T.

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Hi,

My sister in law is a photographer and she is awesome!!! She does all of our photos for my 3 month old son. She's great with kids and loves her job. You can check out her website at schanevillephotograpy.com (you can see samples of what she's done) All of her contact information is on there as well.

Hope that helps.
T.

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A.R.

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There is a wonderful woman up here in the East Lake area of Palm Harbor. She has been doing photography work at my son's preschool. A lot of candid shots of the children on the playground and such. All of the parents are loving her work. Her name is Donna and here is her website: http://www.picturesbydonna.com/

I hope you like her too.

Good luck.

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B.C.

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Nancy At Sears in the Tyrone Mall is good.She tries to get everyone smiling and plays with the kids. SHe has a lot of patience. Things are not always perfec, my kids are 10 months and 2 and never want to get pictures done. She has done a great job with them

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T.T.

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hello T..my name is T. and i am a photographer and am trying to start up my own bussiness.i do photography at a location of your choice.like bushgardens,the park,the beach,at a party,etc.i do it like this becouse i feel the same as you.most places you take your childeren to,only point and click.i on the other hand would be hands on,couse i think a picture with a background is worth more than words.it's your memories.cause when you look at a photoe of your child you will always remimber what they are doing at the time of the photo.so if your child is poseing in front of the momkeys at bushgardens,you remember all of the day not just the time of the photo.i take a few hours and spend with you and the child to be photographed and get them to do poses and natural shots and then we together pick the ones you like best.if you have more than one child i will do all at a small extra charge.i am reasonable with my rates and i am very good at what i do,the kids love me.i have been doing photography unprofesionally for 15 years.the photos i have done are beutiful.if you would be interested in takeing a look at what i have done.i have a book with my photography,that you are more than welcome to have a look at.we can meet somewhere,i prefer a public place.or i can come to your home.it's up to you.and if any one else is interested they can let me know.my email addy is. ____@____.com drop me a line and i can also send you a couplse samples in email,if you would like.bye for now and hope i can help,always T....

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