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I think that's a great price and I can't wait to see them when you get them back. I would love to do that with our family when we go, so maybe you gave me a new idea.
KELLY!!! That IS a great deal on the family photos. And yes, you should get them. Since the whole gang will be there. We spent $300 last year on our family photos. 2 hour shoot, gave them to me on 2 CD's. He did travel an hour to come to us. But At that price you are getting, you should feel VERY good about that! Ooohh, I can't wait to see them.
Ok, so the big question that of course I need to know........watcha all gonna wear???
That's a GREAT deal!! I've spent lots more than that on photo shoots where I didn't get the images to keep. I also have photos all over the house, and with an opportunity to get all of the family in the pictures, you would have regretted not having a photographer (rather than doing your own).
Good call!
I know I would've regretted it. I'm really excited about it! I just hope the kids cooperate.
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Originally Posted by lauriep
I'm glad you decided to do the photo shoot. I don't see how it won't be worth the money-- 2 hours and all the shots on a CD. It's too good an opportunity to have all the family together on vacation.
I feel pretty good about the deal.
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Originally Posted by Colexis Mom
Congrats on the photographer!
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by lexiemom
That's a great idea having a professional photographer to come in and do a photo shoot.
Thanks! I was realyl tempted to use Robyn Lynn, but then I decided I needed to 'shop' around for a better deal.
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Originally Posted by mommapants
Good deal. Sounds really exciting. Do you have any special place in mind or just wander around and see what looks good?
The photographer recommended the Boardwalk and said to meet in the lobby. I'm game with whatever, so I'm assuming we'll move around and just go with what feels right. I'm up for any suggestions of things people think we should do.
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Originally Posted by honeybee723
I think that's a great price and I can't wait to see them when you get them back. I would love to do that with our family when we go, so maybe you gave me a new idea.
That would be great for you guys to do! The photogrpaher asked who referred me to her, but I had to tell her i just found her on a website.
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Originally Posted by chezp
That is a great deal - I'm interested to know how it turns out for you.
I'll give a full report!
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Originally Posted by OCEANGRLLG
Congrats on the photographer.....I think it is well worth the money, as I love photos too!
Love me some pictures! I feel like I need more space - I don't want to cover up the old ones either.
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Originally Posted by OneLittleSpark
Congrats on the photographer Kelly. I think thats a great idea, with the whole fam there. No backdrop can beat WDW!!!
Can't wait to hear more!
True! I think the BW area will be great. And I wanted something not screaming 'Disney!' as not everyone in the group is as obsessed like we are.
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Originally Posted by KMB733
Congrats on finding a photographer! I think that's a great deal and can't wait to see how the pictures turn out!
Thanks! I can't wait either!
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Originally Posted by MikeL
Great catch with photographer hopefully tou can get everyone out of pirate mode before then
I sure hope so, but hey it might make some fun photos!
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Originally Posted by islandgirl
Congrats on booking the photograher! Sounds great!!
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by lazanya
Glad you still decided to do the photoshoot! Great deal!
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by Cam22
Perseverance often pays off very well! Congrats on getting a photographer booked at a great price!
Thanks Cam! I'm glad I looked around.
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Originally Posted by Linnynad
KELLY!!! That IS a great deal on the family photos. And yes, you should get them. Since the whole gang will be there. We spent $300 last year on our family photos. 2 hour shoot, gave them to me on 2 CD's. He did travel an hour to come to us. But At that price you are getting, you should feel VERY good about that! Ooohh, I can't wait to see them.
Ok, so the big question that of course I need to know........watcha all gonna wear???
I'm so excited about the photos and the deal I got!
Well...of course I have that pretty much planned out. I got the boys polos in the same color family recently and Mike & I will probably wear something in the same color family too. We'll be wearing teal/turquoise/blue-green colors) with khakis. I've asked everyone else to wear a solid color shirt (small lines or pattern is ok) with khakis as well. My MiL said she'll get her & FiL shirts in the same color family too, but different from our color. I'm kind of hoping the other 'groups' do this tooo as I want to be able to have pictures all together plus separate. And of course Mickey ears will be invloved! Everyone has their own pair and I want a few shots with us wearing them.
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