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LuvMyBoys
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Best place for Prof pics??
We are looking for a place to take professional pics with DS but don't know which place is best as far as quality and "artistic" style, we don't want the shots to be so posed, more spontaneous??
We have recieved adverstisement form JCPenneys, BRU, & a few other places,
So where did you get yours done? How was the overall experience?
thanks
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Posted 10/16/07 11:51 AM  |
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Calla
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Re: Best place for Prof pics??
If you are looking for artistic candids, you need to hire a photographer to meet you at a park or your house -- you will only get posed pictures in front of cheesy backgrounds at the chains.
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| Posted 10/16/07 12:10 PM |
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Stefanie
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Re: Best place for Prof pics??
Sears did a wonderful job with my son.
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| Posted 10/16/07 12:12 PM |
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Gatsbygirl
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Re: Best place for Prof pics??
Love BRU. We went to Westbury and used Alexandia. She was GREAT with DS and got him to smile. They have a nice variety of props and backgrounds. Very happy with them. Competitively priced, too 
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| Posted 10/16/07 12:15 PM |
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Crismicka
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Re: Best place for Prof pics??
Barbara nrthshgrl is AMAZING
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| Posted 10/16/07 12:20 PM |
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Sassyz75
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Re: Best place for Prof pics??
I like picture people b/c I don't like props/backgrounds and prefer a clean, white background- which is what they have.
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| Posted 10/16/07 12:23 PM |
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LuvMyBoys
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Re: Best place for Prof pics??
Posted by Sassyz75
I like picture people b/c I don't like props/backgrounds and prefer a clean, white background- which is what they have.
Do they have a website??
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| Posted 10/16/07 12:26 PM |
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Crismicka
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Re: Best place for Prof pics??
NOT PICTURE PEOPLE...Very unprofessional there...see my X Post
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| Posted 10/16/07 1:08 PM |
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FeliciaDP
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Re: Best place for Prof pics??
I have only taken DS to Sears and have had a great experience with them.. (went to two different locations and I preferred the E. Northport one but both sets of pics came out awesome..)
BUT I will say if you are looking for more 'artistic' and photojournalistic type of pics, I don't think you'll get what you want at these types of studios... as a previous poster said, you might be better looking at hiring a prof. photographer to come to your house or meet you at another location to have the pictures done..
Good Luck!
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babybugsmum
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Re: Best place for Prof pics??
Posted by Calla
If you are looking for artistic candids, you need to hire a photographer to meet you at a park or your house -- you will only get posed pictures in front of cheesy backgrounds at the chains.
i think that that comes off a bit strong just because you may feel backdrops are CHESSY dosent mean that others do!!!!!! and i have had pics done at a studio which were photojournalistic of me and my son playing while the photog kept snapping pics they turned out beautifully. so maybe you have been looking in the wrong places .
i have had my pics done at Kiddie Kandids and have always had a plain cloth or sheet behind they have many options for you to choose from i have always had a great experience with them and the people are great.
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| Posted 10/16/07 1:56 PM |
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JenBenMen
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Re: Best place for Prof pics??
I had a great experience at Sears. Great shots, photojournalistic look and not expensive at all.
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| Posted 10/16/07 2:05 PM |
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Calla
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Re: Best place for Prof pics??
Posted by babybugsmum
Posted by Calla
If you are looking for artistic candids, you need to hire a photographer to meet you at a park or your house -- you will only get posed pictures in front of cheesy backgrounds at the chains.
i think that that comes off a bit strong just because you may feel backdrops are CHESSY dosent mean that others do!!!!!!
I apologize if I offended you, that was not my intent. The OP was looking for artistic and spontaneous photos, and in my opinion that is simply impossible in front of any backdrop - even if it is solid. To my preference the existence of a backdrop says posed. A picture in a park or on a couch at home is just going to come across more natural.
also don't think cheesy=bad. I've posed my child in front of all sorts of cute and silly things for photos. They are kids after all, and cheesy can mean fun. I just didn't think that sort of a controlled setting is what the poster wanted.
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| Posted 10/16/07 3:11 PM |
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lvdolphins
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Re: Best place for Prof pics??
I love Sears. I go to the one in East Northport and they are great.
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| Posted 10/16/07 3:16 PM |
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pinkandblue
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Re: Best place for Prof pics??
Posted by Calla
Posted by babybugsmum
Posted by Calla
If you are looking for artistic candids, you need to hire a photographer to meet you at a park or your house -- you will only get posed pictures in front of cheesy backgrounds at the chains.
i think that that comes off a bit strong just because you may feel backdrops are CHESSY dosent mean that others do!!!!!!
I apologize if I offended you, that was not my intent. The OP was looking for artistic and spontaneous photos, and in my opinion that is simply impossible in front of any backdrop - even if it is solid. To my preference the existence of a backdrop says posed. A picture in a park or on a couch at home is just going to come across more natural.
also don't think cheesy=bad. I've posed my child in front of all sorts of cute and silly things for photos. They are kids after all, and cheesy can mean fun. I just didn't think that sort of a controlled setting is what the poster wanted.
I agrewe with you Calla.....
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| Posted 10/16/07 3:18 PM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Best place for Prof pics??
Posted by Calla
Posted by babybugsmum
think that that comes off a bit strong just because you may feel backdrops are CHESSY dosent mean that others do!!!!!!
I apologize if I offended you, that was not my intent. The OP was looking for artistic and spontaneous photos, and in my opinion that is simply impossible in front of any backdrop - even if it is solid. To my preference the existence of a backdrop says posed. A picture in a park or on a couch at home is just going to come across more natural.
also don't think cheesy=bad. I've posed my child in front of all sorts of cute and silly things for photos. They are kids after all, and cheesy can mean fun. I just didn't think that sort of a controlled setting is what the poster wanted.
I agree too.
That being said, I've been dying to take my kids to Kiddie Kandids because I love the little props.
I went to Kiddie Kandids in Commack's BRU. I think they did a great job but that was a few years ago.
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| Posted 10/16/07 3:26 PM |
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Karebaby
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Re: Best place for Prof pics??
I like Kiddie Kandids.They pretty much let me run the shoot, and let me pick what kind of poses, background and props were used.
In my experience, I would say not Sears. I have had nothing but bad experiences with them, and I have tried 3 different studios.
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| Posted 10/16/07 3:37 PM |
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Re: Best place for Prof pics??
Posted by Calla
If you are looking for artistic candids, you need to hire a photographer to meet you at a park or your house -- you will only get posed pictures in front of cheesy backgrounds at the chains.
Different strokes for different folks. I have so many pictures of my son with props that are absolutely adorable!
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