Child/Family Pictures?

Question

Where do you like to go to have professional portraits made?
How often do you get portraits of your family and/or children?

In the past, we have used Sears and JC Penney. We tried Wal Mart twice, but the first time they refused to take the photos because my daughter would not wake and the second time the pictures were just BAD. We love Sears and Penney, but now we may use a place called Portrait Innovations because we have seen and heard great things about them.

We are expecting our third child next month, and plan to have family portraits made this Christmas. We initially planned to do that yearly, but it has been several years since we had them done last. I usually just take a lot of candid photos.

Answer 1

I used to be a photographer at Seats and then moved to Picture People. I loved working at Picture People the most and swear I could get more real shots of families there. I have heard very little of Portrait Innovations so I am not sure what they offer. As far as how often to get your family's picture taken, most people come in yearly for their holiday picture as a family and take individual pictures around their child's birthdays professionally. In my opinion, candid photos can be cute and easily shot outdoors or at your own place and turn out just great or even better because you know your child. I take friends' pictures of their kids during the holidays with a good digital camera with their animals even and it is much cheaper than going to the store. As far as having a newborn, most parents take pictures every 3 months because they grow up so fast (but honestly, that only seems to happen with the first child because of the craziness of having more kids). If you are happy with how many pictures you have, I would say don't worry about it. I hope this helps.

Answer 2

I love Penny's. I think they do a fantastic job! I also love Kiddie Kandids they also are great also, always get my children happy with the biggest grins and also very friendly!
One place I have been several time and have never been impressed is Picture People. The pictures never look that great, the employees are not personable, I have always had suggest props or poses. And I think that should be the photographers job.

Answer 3

We use Olan Mills. They are more expensive, but are really good with our kids and the photos come out great. We have our family photo done once a year no matter what. My husband and I started the tradition when we met 9 years ago and we haven't missed a year yet.

Answer 4

I use Kelly Moore. She's fabulous! Check out her website
www.kellymoorephotography.com
She's a bit more expensive but her style is wonderful and she's won some awards. She'll also travel extensively to be where you want to take pictures. She does pregnancy, family, weddings, fashion, and fine art photography. She's FABULOUS

Answer 5

Olan Mills in K-Mart usually has good deals... and they take really good pics.

Answer 6

i go to my father in law. he is absolutely awesome. he runs his studio out of his home and it's family run. he takes the best pictures. here is his website http://www.tgfoto.com/

Answer 7

not very much but i like family pictures.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_JM85NwhKg