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Hofstra26
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Summer Lyn Photography

I'm sure all of the old timers remember Summer Lyn Photography. She's so amazing, we used her back when my DD was just 6 months old.

Anyway, I got super lucky and scored a date for one of her fall mini sessions!! A few months ago she ditched her formal pricing and went over to a "give from your heart" model. So my question is, what do you think is a good amount to give her for a mini session (about 45 min) with 15 digital photos? Normally I pay around $175 for mini sessions but since it's Summer Lyn I was thinking I should give more.

What are your thoughts? Thanks!!

Posted 9/1/21 11:07 AM
 
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ali120206
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Summer Lyn Photography

Lol - I answered you on the other board.

I would say about $200. A little more than you usually pay but not much more. Im sure its more generous than others as I am sure others hearts dont think they should give as much.

Posted 9/1/21 11:09 AM
 

Hofstra26
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Re: Summer Lyn Photography

Posted by ali120206

Lol - I answered you on the other board.

I would say about $200. A little more than you usually pay but not much more. Im sure its more generous than others as I am sure others hearts dont think they should give as much.



Thanks for both replies. Chat Icon

I just want to make sure I give enough for her time and effort, I was thinking a little more than the standard mini session price as well. In my head I was thinking maybe $250ish but was curious if others thought that was too much or too little.

Posted 9/1/21 11:16 AM
 

Anotherplease
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Summer Lyn Photography

I would give more especially if she has to travel, make it worth her while kwm?

Posted 9/1/21 12:24 PM
 

Hofstra26
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Re: Summer Lyn Photography

Posted by Anotherplease

I would give more especially if she has to travel, make it worth her while kwm?



I'm traveling to her in Nassau. Chat Icon

Posted 9/1/21 12:27 PM
 

AugustEvermore
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Summer Lyn Photography

Does she do newborn photo shoots? Thank you.

Posted 9/1/21 1:15 PM
 

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Re: Summer Lyn Photography

I pay around $250 for a mini session now I think with my photographer.
It's about 20 min and she usually gives me all the edited images because I'm a repeat client.
I'd giver her around that I think

Message edited 9/1/2021 1:27:17 PM.

Posted 9/1/21 1:26 PM
 

Hofstra26
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Re: Summer Lyn Photography

Posted by AugustEvermore

Does she do newborn photo shoots? Thank you.



She use to, I am sure she still does. You can find her on FB and Instagram if you want more info. Chat Icon

Posted 9/1/21 1:27 PM
 

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Summer Lyn Photography

I was just looking below at her photos from 2009 and it’s amazing how amazing her work has become!!!

Posted 9/1/21 2:47 PM
 

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Re: Summer Lyn Photography

Posted by MissJones

I was just looking below at her photos from 2009 and it’s amazing how amazing her work has become!!!



I completely agree. We did a photo shoot with her in 2009 and back then we thought the pics were amazing. Compared to how incredible she is now, those pics are just ok. lol

Posted 9/1/21 2:57 PM
 

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Re: Summer Lyn Photography

I would suggest around $250.

The photographer I use charges $275 for a 45 min mini session. I am not sure how many images are included but I always get more than 15. I do tip her extra because I have a toddler so it is a lot of work attempting to get her to cooperate for pictures (has been since she was 6 months old).

I would put her work along the likes of Summer Lyn if that helps at all.

Posted 9/1/21 3:05 PM
 

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Summer Lyn Photography

I would do about $250. She is very talented and I think that is terrific she is changing her pricing to be inclusive to all.

Posted 9/1/21 3:19 PM
 

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Re: Summer Lyn Photography

Posted by Hofstra26

Posted by AugustEvermore

Does she do newborn photo shoots? Thank you.



She use to, I am sure she still does. You can find her on FB and Instagram if you want more info. Chat Icon



Great. Thank you.

Posted 9/1/21 6:10 PM
 

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Re: Summer Lyn Photography

Not a dime. She was so incredibly unprofessional with not only me but other friends and acquaintances.

Posted 9/1/21 9:39 PM
 

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Summer Lyn Photography

I think between $200-250 is fair.

Posted 9/1/21 9:49 PM
 

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Re: Summer Lyn Photography

Posted by Hofstra26

I'm sure all of the old timers remember Summer Lyn Photography. She's so amazing, we used her back when my DD was just 6 months old.

Anyway, I got super lucky and scored a date for one of her fall mini sessions!! A few months ago she ditched her formal pricing and went over to a "give from your heart" model. So my question is, what do you think is a good amount to give her for a mini session (about 45 min) with 15 digital photos? Normally I pay around $175 for mini sessions but since it's Summer Lyn I was thinking I should give more.

What are your thoughts? Thanks!!




just wondering. why give more because of who she is?
also, why is she allowing people to decide what to give, never heard of such a model.

I would not like that concept, to much pressure LOL, it seems what ever amount you give is ol

Posted 9/1/21 10:30 PM
 

Hofstra26
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Re: Summer Lyn Photography

Posted by hmm

Posted by Hofstra26

I'm sure all of the old timers remember Summer Lyn Photography. She's so amazing, we used her back when my DD was just 6 months old.

Anyway, I got super lucky and scored a date for one of her fall mini sessions!! A few months ago she ditched her formal pricing and went over to a "give from your heart" model. So my question is, what do you think is a good amount to give her for a mini session (about 45 min) with 15 digital photos? Normally I pay around $175 for mini sessions but since it's Summer Lyn I was thinking I should give more.

What are your thoughts? Thanks!!




just wondering. why give more because of who she is?
also, why is she allowing people to decide what to give, never heard of such a model.

I would not like that concept, to much pressure LOL, it seems what ever amount you give is ol



I feel obligated to give more mostly because she's become so well known and ordinarily, very expensive to work with. I forget the specifics as to why she went over to this "name your own price" model but ITA with you, it's a lot of pressure. LOL

Posted 9/2/21 10:05 AM
 

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Re: Summer Lyn Photography

Posted by Hofstra26

Posted by hmm

Posted by Hofstra26

I'm sure all of the old timers remember Summer Lyn Photography. She's so amazing, we used her back when my DD was just 6 months old.

Anyway, I got super lucky and scored a date for one of her fall mini sessions!! A few months ago she ditched her formal pricing and went over to a "give from your heart" model. So my question is, what do you think is a good amount to give her for a mini session (about 45 min) with 15 digital photos? Normally I pay around $175 for mini sessions but since it's Summer Lyn I was thinking I should give more.

What are your thoughts? Thanks!!




just wondering. why give more because of who she is?
also, why is she allowing people to decide what to give, never heard of such a model.

I would not like that concept, to much pressure LOL, it seems what ever amount you give is ol



I feel obligated to give more mostly because she's become so well known and ordinarily, very expensive to work with. I forget the specifics as to why she went over to this "name your own price" model but ITA with you, it's a lot of pressure. LOL



Seems like it totally defeats the purpose LOL

Posted 9/2/21 10:15 AM
 

Hofstra26
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Re: Summer Lyn Photography

Posted by mrsrainbow

Posted by Hofstra26

Posted by hmm

Posted by Hofstra26

I'm sure all of the old timers remember Summer Lyn Photography. She's so amazing, we used her back when my DD was just 6 months old.

Anyway, I got super lucky and scored a date for one of her fall mini sessions!! A few months ago she ditched her formal pricing and went over to a "give from your heart" model. So my question is, what do you think is a good amount to give her for a mini session (about 45 min) with 15 digital photos? Normally I pay around $175 for mini sessions but since it's Summer Lyn I was thinking I should give more.

What are your thoughts? Thanks!!




just wondering. why give more because of who she is?
also, why is she allowing people to decide what to give, never heard of such a model.

I would not like that concept, to much pressure LOL, it seems what ever amount you give is ol



I feel obligated to give more mostly because she's become so well known and ordinarily, very expensive to work with. I forget the specifics as to why she went over to this "name your own price" model but ITA with you, it's a lot of pressure. LOL



Seems like it totally defeats the purpose LOL



I know!! LOL Chat Icon

Posted 9/2/21 10:25 AM
 

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Re: Summer Lyn Photography

Posted by QueenElizabeth

Not a dime. She was so incredibly unprofessional with not only me but other friends and acquaintances.



Yes, I heard a lot of rumors about her a few years ago.

Posted 9/2/21 10:30 AM
 

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Re: Summer Lyn Photography

Posted by Hofstra26

Posted by mrsrainbow

Posted by Hofstra26

Posted by hmm

Posted by Hofstra26

I'm sure all of the old timers remember Summer Lyn Photography. She's so amazing, we used her back when my DD was just 6 months old.

Anyway, I got super lucky and scored a date for one of her fall mini sessions!! A few months ago she ditched her formal pricing and went over to a "give from your heart" model. So my question is, what do you think is a good amount to give her for a mini session (about 45 min) with 15 digital photos? Normally I pay around $175 for mini sessions but since it's Summer Lyn I was thinking I should give more.

What are your thoughts? Thanks!!




just wondering. why give more because of who she is?
also, why is she allowing people to decide what to give, never heard of such a model.

I would not like that concept, to much pressure LOL, it seems what ever amount you give is ol



I feel obligated to give more mostly because she's become so well known and ordinarily, very expensive to work with. I forget the specifics as to why she went over to this "name your own price" model but ITA with you, it's a lot of pressure. LOL



Seems like it totally defeats the purpose LOL



I know!! LOL Chat Icon



I agree.

Is this how she’s gonna be doing it moving forward or is it like a one-time thing?

Posted 9/2/21 10:52 AM
 

Hofstra26
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Re: Summer Lyn Photography

Posted by soontobemommyof2

Posted by Hofstra26

Posted by mrsrainbow

Posted by Hofstra26

Posted by hmm

Posted by Hofstra26

I'm sure all of the old timers remember Summer Lyn Photography. She's so amazing, we used her back when my DD was just 6 months old.

Anyway, I got super lucky and scored a date for one of her fall mini sessions!! A few months ago she ditched her formal pricing and went over to a "give from your heart" model. So my question is, what do you think is a good amount to give her for a mini session (about 45 min) with 15 digital photos? Normally I pay around $175 for mini sessions but since it's Summer Lyn I was thinking I should give more.

What are your thoughts? Thanks!!




just wondering. why give more because of who she is?
also, why is she allowing people to decide what to give, never heard of such a model.

I would not like that concept, to much pressure LOL, it seems what ever amount you give is ol



I feel obligated to give more mostly because she's become so well known and ordinarily, very expensive to work with. I forget the specifics as to why she went over to this "name your own price" model but ITA with you, it's a lot of pressure. LOL



Seems like it totally defeats the purpose LOL



I know!! LOL Chat Icon



I agree.

Is this how she’s gonna be doing it moving forward or is it like a one-time thing?



It's been this way for a few months now. My guess is it must be somehow making her more money in the end. Who knows.

Posted 9/2/21 10:56 AM
 

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Re: Summer Lyn Photography

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Posted by QueenElizabeth

Not a dime. She was so incredibly unprofessional with not only me but other friends and acquaintances.



Yes, I heard a lot of rumors about her a few years ago.



Is this why she was retired for a while? What was unprofessional? i am booked with her also thats why I am curious!

Posted 9/2/21 2:52 PM
 

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Re: Summer Lyn Photography

Posted by Budjeg11

Posted by klingklang77

Posted by QueenElizabeth

Not a dime. She was so incredibly unprofessional with not only me but other friends and acquaintances.



Yes, I heard a lot of rumors about her a few years ago.



Is this why she was retired for a while? What was unprofessional? i am booked with her also thats why I am curious!



I don’t recall the details, sorry, but that’s probably why the pricing changed? Don’t know?

She does have talent and we all go through hard times, so hopefully it’s on the up and up.

Posted 9/2/21 2:59 PM
 

QueenElizabeth
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Re: Summer Lyn Photography

Posted by Budjeg11

Posted by klingklang77

Posted by QueenElizabeth

Not a dime. She was so incredibly unprofessional with not only me but other friends and acquaintances.



Yes, I heard a lot of rumors about her a few years ago.



Is this why she was retired for a while? What was unprofessional? i am booked with her also thats why I am curious!



I booked her for a newborn shoot and she completely ghosted me when it was time to do the photos. She completely ignored my emails, phone calls, etc. Same thing happened to my best friend. I had to scramble to get another photographer. Recently, on a local mom's board, another girl I know well posted that the same thing happened to her. People began to step forward saying that the same thing happened to them.

Posted 9/2/21 4:29 PM
 
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