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$ 195
Nov 2007
Marysville, WA
Two families plus Santa for Christmas portraits  more... close row
$ 80
Oct 2008
Brighton, CO
Christmas photographer was wonderful  more... close row
$ 45
Nov 2008
Rochester, NY
Rush photos of son for Christmas  more... close row
$ 120
Nov 2008
Kansas City Mo
Family portraits for Christmas presents  more... close row
$ 20
Nov 2008
Tempe, AZ
Christmas photo package  more... close row
$ 50
Oct 2008
Farmingdale, NY
Formal family Christmas portrait  more... close row
$ 140
Dec 2008
Kansas City, MO
Total for sitting fee and photo package  more... close row
$ 45
Dec 2008
Kingston, NY
Family Christmas picture taken at the mall  more... close row
$ 450
Dec 2008
Los Angeles, CA
Portraits package complete with airbrushing  more... close row
$ 245
Aug 2009
Seattle, Washington
Photography session and box of photo cards  more... close row

Description of service

We paid $200 for the photography session, due at the time of the session. Each box of folded 4x5.5 inch Christmas cards was $45. The session included a link to an online gallery and a CD of all the images so that we could also order Christmas cards from another source. There was also an option to order prints appropriate for framing.


Review of Service

The service was excellent. The photographer was very communicative and easy to work with, even though it was wedding season and very busy. She was easygoing with four young children and also two challenging senior citizens. The photos were beautifully done and the service included both posed shots and candid pictures, particularly of the children. We paid quite a bit to get a private photographer instead of going to a high-volume studio in a mall, but felt it was worth it in terms of the photos and personal attention.


Tips

Definitely check around for recommendations--recent brides are a good source, and also people who work with photographers on a regular basis (people in publications or PR). Look for photographers with experience dealing with young children and who know that they should be unobtrusive and let the children get used to them. Schedule the appointment at a time of day when behavior is likely to be good anyway if you have young ones involved.


$ 60
Dec 2007
Everett, WA
Waiting in line was part of the fun of Christmas photos  more... close row
$ 90
Nov 2007
Bridgewater, New Jersey
Rushed family portrait sitting  more... close row
$ 5
Nov 2008
Portsmouth, Oh
Special on portrait photography for daughter's Christmas picture  more... close row
$ 80
Nov 2007
Everett, WA
Extended family of 14 had Christmas portraits taken  more... close row
$ 30
Sep 2009
Covington, TN
Christmas portraits in September are a great value  more... close row
$ 100
Nov 2007
Wesley Chapel, Fl
Basic portrait package  more... close row
$ 60
Oct 2008
grove city, oh
Family portrait package for Christmas  more... close row
$ 288
Dec 2008
Milwaukee, Wi
Christmas pictures with nieces and nephew  more... close row
$ 200
Oct 2008
Derby, KS
First Chrismas portraits in a while  more... close row
$ 5
Dec 2008
Dallas, Texas
Christmas photo with two year old daughter  more... close row
$ 22
Nov 2008
Chicago, IL
Two packages of Christmas pictures  more... close row
$ 85
Nov 2008
Wichita, KS
Family portrait with discount  more... close row
$ 35
Nov 2007
Garden City, NY
Cliche but fun Santa pictures  more... close row
$ 71
Oct 2008
Pocatello, Idaho
Package included surprise photos  more... close row
$ 50
Nov 2008
Cookeville, Tennessee
Photographer shot four rolls of film  more... close row
$ 200
Aug 2009
Tampa, FL
Family and baby Christmas pictures  more... close row