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Maternity/Newborn Shoot - Narrowed it down - Help me decide!

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LadyBug1209
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Maternity/Newborn Shoot - Narrowed it down - Help me decide!

So I think I've narrowed down my choices for my Maternity/Newborn shoot to either Michelle McFadden or Summerlyn. I love their styles and their work is so great!!! Help me decide!!

If you've used someone else and LOVED them, please recommend them and share your pics!

TIA!!! Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 5/6/10 10:02 AM
 

justgotabfp
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Re: Maternity/Newborn Shoot - Narrowed it down - Help me decide!



How in advance are you booking? I am 7 weeks, if I wait till like 12 weeks will that be too late?

I loved the pics for SummerLynn

Posted 5/6/10 10:04 AM
 

gporka23
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Re: Maternity/Newborn Shoot - Narrowed it down - Help me decide!

I contacted Michelle Mcfadden about maternity shoot and never heard anything back.. I guess I am going to try and contact others now Chat Icon

Posted 5/6/10 10:07 AM
 

JennZ
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Re: Maternity/Newborn Shoot - Narrowed it down - Help me decide!

Forever Firelies. Heather is AWESOME. she will be my first call (after my mom) when I get knocked up again.Chat Icon

Posted 5/6/10 10:07 AM
 

hannahsmom
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Re: Maternity/Newborn Shoot - Narrowed it down - Help me decide!

I have only used Summerlyn and she was amazing. She was so calm with my DS, and us. Here are a couple of my favorites...

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Posted 5/6/10 10:10 AM
 

jambalady
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Re: Maternity/Newborn Shoot - Narrowed it down - Help me decide!

I'm using AvaJack. Love, love, love her work. I used her for my first PG maternity pics (in my album) and will be using her for maternity/newborn again this time around.

Message edited 5/6/2010 11:24:51 AM.

Posted 5/6/10 10:13 AM
 

MayBbaby21
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Re: Maternity/Newborn Shoot - Narrowed it down - Help me decide!

I already contacted Summerlyn--before I was 6 weeks! I felt crazy doing that but I know she books up in advance and saw on her site that she has limited availability in Dec/Jan.
I'm obsessed with her pics!

Posted 5/6/10 10:14 AM
 

GossipQueen

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Re: Maternity/Newborn Shoot - Narrowed it down - Help me decide!

I will be doing my Maternity Shoot in a few weeks with Christine Melissa. I can't wait! Chat Icon

Posted 5/6/10 10:14 AM
 

LadyBug1209
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Re: Maternity/Newborn Shoot - Narrowed it down - Help me decide!

Posted by justgotabfp



How in advance are you booking? I am 7 weeks, if I wait till like 12 weeks will that be too late?

I loved the pics for SummerLynn



I'm actually looking into booking very soon - I'm 10w today. I hear that they book up really fast!! I think you will be good waiting til 12w!

Posted 5/6/10 10:14 AM
 

LadyBug1209
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Re: Maternity/Newborn Shoot - Narrowed it down - Help me decide!

Posted by hannahsmom

I have only used Summerlyn and she was amazing. She was so calm with my DS, and us. Here are a couple of my favorites...

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What BEAUTIFUL pictures!!! Thank you for sharing!!! Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 5/6/10 10:15 AM
 

Smileyd17
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Re: Maternity/Newborn Shoot - Narrowed it down - Help me decide!

I think its something you need to decide.

Both are good photographers but with different styles.

Its what you want..and look for in.

Either way, you cant go wrong.

GL to you!

Posted 5/6/10 10:15 AM
 

LadyBug1209
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Re: Maternity/Newborn Shoot - Narrowed it down - Help me decide!

Posted by jambalady

Not sure what your budget is, but I think there is a huge price differential between Michelle McFadden and Summerlyn. Also, Summerlyn books fast, so you should contact her ASAP if she is one of your top choices.




Hmmm... good point!!
Where would I be able to find their pricing? Can someone FM who's used either before?

Posted 5/6/10 10:16 AM
 

LadyBug1209
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Re: Maternity/Newborn Shoot - Narrowed it down - Help me decide!

Posted by Maria31

Posted by jambalady

Not sure what your budget is, but I think there is a huge price differential between Michelle McFadden and Summerlyn. Also, Summerlyn books fast, so you should contact her ASAP if she is one of your top choices.




Hmmm... good point!!
Where would I be able to find their pricing? Can someone FM who's used either before?



Nevermind!! Just found the pricing on their websites. They seem to be around the same range. That just complicates it even more!

Posted 5/6/10 10:21 AM
 

Pray4Baby2010
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Re: Maternity/Newborn Shoot - Narrowed it down - Help me decide!

I'm looking at using Jenna- she was an '08 bride- do you remember her Maria?

Anyway, she did a couple shoots with SummerLyn but her pricing is much less- I will send you her blog- I know she is working on updating it now

Posted 5/6/10 10:23 AM
 

pinkandblue
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Stephanie

Re: Maternity/Newborn Shoot - Narrowed it down - Help me decide!

I voted - I think all of out photogs are extremely talented so I would pick the least expensive Chat Icon

Posted 5/6/10 10:23 AM
 

NYchic
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Re: Maternity/Newborn Shoot - Narrowed it down - Help me decide!

I am using ShiraZ...love her pics and her prices can't be beat!

Posted 5/6/10 11:03 AM
 

tara73
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Re: Maternity/Newborn Shoot - Narrowed it down - Help me decide!

Posted by JennZ

Forever Firelies. Heather is AWESOME. she will be my first call (after my mom) when I get knocked up again.Chat Icon



Agree. I've already set up for after this baby arrives. She did so good with my 2yo cranky pants DD last winter.

Posted 5/6/10 11:05 AM
 
 

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