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Across the Fence:  Help with my son's senior pictures.....  |
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harmonyfarm
True Blue Farmgirl
785 Posts
Debbie
Southeastern
Ohio
USA
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 Posted - Jul 10 2009 : 8:02:13 PM
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My youngest child will be a senior this year. He's been getting bombarded with Senior picture advertisements in the mail. The cheapest picture packages available are $600.00...who in their right mind spends $600.00 for Senior pictures?
So, we decided that I'm going to be taking pictures of him, for him. I'm pretty good with my old 35mm camera. I've already set up going to a local sawmill and taking some pictures of him near a huge pile of logs with his bass guitar. And borrowing his brother's new big red Dodge Ram pickup for some glamour shots...lol...anybody else ever taken their kid's Senior pictures and can give me some ideas for scenery or props?
Thanks,
Debbie
"If you can't find the time to do it right...how will you find the time to do it over" |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Jul 10 2009 : 8:04:50 PM
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Debbie:
That is exactly what I would do. I'd never pay $600.00. What a rip-off.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Cabinprincess
True Blue Farmgirl
682 Posts
Melody June
Athens
TX
USA
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Posted - Jul 10 2009 : 9:44:24 PM
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In the service they super imposed the flag behind my picture. Maybe one with his school logo behind him would be a nice memory. I think it is wonderful that you are going to do them yourself. We got a college photo student to do our wedding pictures. We saved a fortune, he used them for a class grade and we got wonderful pictures. Hope you will share your finished photos.
Smiles, Melody June
God's gift to you are your talents, your gift to Him is how you use them. |
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kpaints
True Blue Farmgirl
1564 Posts
karen
cheney
wa
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kissmekate
True Blue Farmgirl
890 Posts
Kate
Delano
Minnesota
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Posted - Jul 10 2009 : 10:46:47 PM
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I lucked out and have a friend who is a photographer, he took a small fee-which was split between me and my son's dad. In exchange, I give out his business card, and recommend him to anyone who will listen to drum up business for him. I also let him use Josh's picture on his website.
He took great shots, and threw them onto a cd rom for us to do with what we wanted. My only problem was walgreens was a little hesitant at first to develop them for copyright reasons. I had to explain the situation, and offered to call him on the spot to get consent.
I see no reason why you couldn't take your own. Just take a lot of shots, so you have a lot to choose from, and get it put onto a cd when you have them developed.
With technology today, you can do all sorts of things with it at the computer photo kiosk at walgreens/target/walmart/etc.
My total cost for Josh's pictures was $55.00-including my half of my friend's fee.
The local pro photogs here started at $800.00
We just had to have a wallet size to submit to the yearbook.
I think that cost me $0.39 at walgreens.
Don't miss out on a blessing, just because it isn't packaged the way you expected. ~MaryJo Copeland |
Edited by - kissmekate on Jul 10 2009 10:55:48 PM |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4195 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Jul 11 2009 : 03:56:48 AM
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I will be doing son number 3's pictures this year. I figure I do everything else homemade, why not their pictures. They turn out just fine too. It is helpful if you have someone come along, to look over everything while you are shooting. Making sure no collars are turned up, no twigs in the way, and backgrounds. Those are little things that you can easily miss.
Good luck
Michele |
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
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Posted - Jul 11 2009 : 07:31:56 AM
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I teach at a school and I do pictures for about 10 seniors every year. I charge them $75 for up to two hours and 4 outfits and as many locations as we can get to before time is up. They get a cd rom of all the pctures but are responsible for getting thrir own prints Just remember that the picture is more about the kid than the scenery. Do several head shots and a few body shots. Turn your camera. Horizontal, vertical , even angles! Be creative! I am working on a gallery of some of the pictures I have done. When I get a few posted I'll let you know.
Farmgirl Sister #17
Blog
www.willowtreecreek.wordpress.com
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nut4fabric
True Blue Farmgirl
885 Posts
Kathy
Morgan Hill
CA
USA
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Posted - Jul 11 2009 : 07:32:54 AM
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Debbie My husband is a professional photographer and does a lot of senior photos so this is his advice.....keep the photo session as short as possible as boys don't like doing it, for props use things that he likes doing or being around (pets, sports equip, hobbies), keep the backgrounds simple, and don't have his friends or girlfriend around when shooting the photos.
Hope this helps,
Kathy |
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Help with my son's senior pictures.....
