Finding a local photographer

[Vanquisher]

What area do you live in? Maybe we can find someone that's portfolio building around you. They charge less because they're just starting out and building up their image portfolio. They would want to retain copyrights though and wouldn't allow you to edit/alter them since they are using them to launch their business. However, they are usually less expensive too. Most people will quote you an outrageous price for digital rights rather than just saying no way.

If you contact a school you might be able to find someone that shoots-and-burns like Pollyanna's son. It sounds like that is more of what you're looking for. They are out there, even professionally, but usually they don't as strong of a web presence as better photographers, hence their lower prices. There is a lot of hidden cost in photography.

It sounds like you're looking for a natural light, on-site photographer rather than studio experience, so include that in your search.

Did you do a search on FB or flickr? There are geographical area photography groups to look through.

What area do you live in? I'll make a post online in my photography group. It's massive. I think most of the responds will be from high-end photographers, but maybe we can catch someone in the PBing stage of their career. Fingers crossed.

I'm fine with just a print release. I would like copies of all or most of the shots, and I want them to be full resolution. No tiny files that aren't really printable.

I am definitely looking for a natural light, on-site photographer. Candid and posed portraits of the family and each of us.

I am fine with someone who is building their portfolio. I am fine with someone who has a portfolio. I just definitely want printing rights. I want to put them up on Facebook if I choose. I don't need to sell them in the future. I'm fine with a photographer using them to advertise their photography business, but it would suck to end up on istockphoto or something like that.

I am fine with paying a little more for the shoot itself, but I want to be able to print as much as I want where I want. I'd probably like an hour to an hour and a half, and I'd like someone who knows some good spots to snap pics.

I live in Winter Garden/Windermere right by Disney World, and I'm willing to travel to the coasts (Daytona Beach area or Tampa/Clearwater) or anywhere with about a 90 minute driving radius for pictures.

[HouseofWool]

What about looking at an art school in the Metro area to see if there are any photography students looking to build a portfolio.

[SoonerTexan]

I found a couple:

http://www.taramerklerphotography.com/pricing/

http://blog.sivanphotography.com/investment/ (Maybe, but I'm not sure how much they charge on top of the session fee for files)

http://christinazphotography.com/investment.html (possibly, but might be too pricy)

I'll keep looking. I just searched "orlando mini sessions) and looked for photographers via that avenue.

[MrsK]

I'm struggling with the same thing. I do lots of photos because I rarely take pictures otherwise. I photograph each of the boys 4x annually. For the first year, I have my babies photographed monthly. I just can't pay $500 for pictures if I do them that often. I also want digital images with reproduction rights. Been looking for months. K1 even asked me about it when his birthday passed without portraits.

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[civilspouse]

Sometimes I see people advertising on Craigslist who are starting out and trying to build their portfolio. I usually see them in the baby/kid section.


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[SoonerTexan]

MrsK you could "splurge" on the newborn photos and do the monthly ones yourself with the cute stickers on etsy. That's what I did. Well. Sort of. I'm doing the newborn photos myself too

[TulipsAndSunscreen]

We did a newborn session with a photog and I'm doing the monthlies by myself. I did the same thing with C and I loved how it turned out! It's not perfect but it's a lovely group of images when they're lined up.

[MrsK]

I think I found someone. I got her name from the ultrasound tech last Wednesday. While the MFM had excused herself to call my OB, I'd mentioned to the tech that I was looking for a baby photographer. She scribbled the number on a post-it and gave it to me as I was on my way out the door. Crazy, right? But I saw the woman's portfolio today and I like it. I booked the boys for a portrait session next week. We'll see how it goes. I did some newborn pics in the hospital so I've got a start for Lambie.

[Ladybug]

No bites so far. I'll bump the thread.

I have found the "all inclusive" is code for digital files. You might throw that into your search and see who comes up.

[Vanquisher]

Thanks!