bethkate
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Post by bethkate on Jun 29, 2017 6:38:13 GMT -6
Who's planning to do them? When are you thinking of having them done? Have you booked yet?
For those who maybe aren't this time around but have before...how far along were you? How far in advance did you schedule them (if you remember)?
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Post by cnf on Jun 29, 2017 6:50:42 GMT -6
I forget when I booked them, but I think I was like 34w when I had them done, which is on the later end.
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Post by librarylady on Jun 29, 2017 9:23:14 GMT -6
I already have mine booked. I did it about a month ago because I wanted them done in August when DD turns 2. They will be maternity/2 year old pictures/family pictures. I think you are supposed to be farther along for maternity pictures, but oh well. I booked this baby's newborn pictures at the same time, so there was a discount. I didn't do maternity photos with DD but I did do newborn and I love them!
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Post by pootsen on Jun 29, 2017 9:42:32 GMT -6
I was just looking at photographers yesterday! I didn't do maternity photos with DS bc I got put on bedrest and was just kind of depressed, but I really want to do them this time. I'm looking for someone that will do a maternity shoot and newborn photos as kind of a package since I know I want both. And I'd love to include DS as well.
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Post by roloma on Jun 29, 2017 9:43:00 GMT -6
I didn't do them last time. I was going to have my stepdad take tsome (he is an amateur but quite good) but then baby came so early we never got a chance.
I was thinking we would do DS1's 2 year pictures and family pictures and call it good but I think I will probably have this kid by the time he turns 2. Maybe we will just do family pictures in the early Fall, sometime around 30-32 weeks, and call it good. I should probably check with our photographer and see what she has available. I want mostly pictures of DS1 anyway, I hate having my pictures taken.
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Post by laurensc927 on Jun 29, 2017 11:22:56 GMT -6
I was just thinking about this today! I need to start looking at local photog's and see what my options are.
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you
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Post by you on Jun 29, 2017 12:21:12 GMT -6
I did my own.
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Post by you on Jun 29, 2017 12:21:43 GMT -6
I might do a combo of family Christmas pics and maternity picture.
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Post by beefinch on Jun 29, 2017 12:22:03 GMT -6
We aren't doing maternity photos, I just don't see the appeal.
But we are however doing newborn photos, which I've booked our wedding photographer for, which is special.
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bethkate
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Post by bethkate on Jun 29, 2017 12:24:55 GMT -6
The photographer I'm looking into was offering some beach sessions on Cape Cod at the end of August, but I'll only be 30 weeks, so I think I'm going to hold off until a few weeks later when I'll be 33 weeks and just do them closer to home. The traffic to/from the Cape would probably be a nightmare anyway. lol
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Post by you on Jun 29, 2017 12:28:20 GMT -6
I may have shot these myself, but my husband was there too. I have some family ones too. I have a remote app on my phone and had the camera on a tripod. I adjusted the camera and them shot it on a delay. I dropped the phone before it shot.
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Post by grumpycat on Jun 29, 2017 12:35:50 GMT -6
We will probably do family photos in the early Fall (I am thinking about 30-32 weeks so September). We have a friend who is a photographer and is actually due 3 days before me lol. I will probably reach out to her next month to book something. I am thinking we will take our own photo of DS & baby for our Christmas card/baby announcement since I'm due in early November so will have time to actually get something printed.
I did not do maternity photos with DS. Didn't want to, but I REALLY want a good profile picture of me holding DS with him kind of sitting on my belly. Here's to hoping he cooperates.
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Post by bubbles on Jun 29, 2017 13:27:19 GMT -6
I can't remember when I scheduled but I had them done at 37 weeks. I would check with the photographer and ask how far in advance they need scheduled.
I think I'll be doing them again this time. I'd like to shop around and try to find a package deal so I can include DD.
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Post by blabbermouth on Jun 29, 2017 13:42:41 GMT -6
Those turned out great you! I think this is what I'll do too, with the help of my brother/his camera. I'm not a fan of the model-style serious photo shoots. I'd prefer smiling and natural and in a setting that actually suits my lifestyle!
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Post by snuff9861 on Jun 29, 2017 14:30:42 GMT -6
I've never done maternity photos, though I would like too. I'm just really cheap. We did newborn photos with DS, but not DD. Oops.
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Post by AnnPerkins on Jun 29, 2017 15:24:47 GMT -6
I've never done maternity or newborn photos. It seems like it would be weird to start now, lol. I do have a friend that is a wonderful photographer and has done both types of sessions with other friends, though. I would probably do newborn over maternity and make sure.my other kids are heavily involved. Undecided for now.
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Post by grumpycat on Jun 29, 2017 15:55:44 GMT -6
We did "lifestyle" photos when DS was about a month old. They came out amazing and were special because we did them at our house. Our friend did them and we had a great time. I'll probably do those again with #2 around the same age. I was feeling better and less bloated/in pain. DS was less squishy but still sleepy.
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Post by thatgolfb on Jun 29, 2017 16:06:46 GMT -6
I was just thinking about this. I didnt have them done last time but would like to this time. I may see if H's coworker/friend is available. He does our Christmas pics usually.
I am probably going to aim for like 28 weeks
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Post by thatgolfb on Jun 29, 2017 16:07:14 GMT -6
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Post by cdnfarmgirl on Jun 29, 2017 19:59:31 GMT -6
I've never done maternity pictures. But did newborn and will do again with this one. My last photographer who did my daughters was amazing but she passed away last year. I'll probably get my friend to do it. She's always been good but now she has a studio and props so it will Be perfect.
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Post by jax1182014 on Jun 30, 2017 14:45:50 GMT -6
bethkate- the traffic would be horrendous to the cape during that time. Can the same photographer do them at a later time and closer to where you are? If you really like the photographer, I bet you could make the drive work and I'm sure the pics would be beautiful.
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bethkate
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Post by bethkate on Jun 30, 2017 15:16:15 GMT -6
bethkate- the traffic would be horrendous to the cape during that time. Can the same photographer do them at a later time and closer to where you are? If you really like the photographer, I bet you could make the drive work and I'm sure the pics would be beautiful. Oh yeah. It would be nuts. The photographer lives in the next town over from me, but I think she's offering sessions while she's in the Cape that weekend. We'll probably just do them closer to home in September.
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Post by jax1182014 on Jun 30, 2017 16:11:20 GMT -6
bethkate- the traffic would be horrendous to the cape during that time. Can the same photographer do them at a later time and closer to where you are? If you really like the photographer, I bet you could make the drive work and I'm sure the pics would be beautiful. Oh yeah. It would be nuts. The photographer lives in the next town over from me, but I think she's offering sessions while she's in the Cape that weekend. We'll probably just do them closer to home in September. Ya that sounds like a good plan and hopefully not as hot as well
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Post by fancy on Jul 3, 2017 9:38:47 GMT -6
We will do maternity/newborn combo. I booked her a month ago? I was a little worried about her schedule and holidays, so I snagged a spot early. No plan yet other than "fall". Haha. I'll just wait for her to tell me when the best time is. I think she aims for the month before your due date though.
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Post by jj32 on Jul 3, 2017 11:14:06 GMT -6
I booked mine earlier on because I did a package with newborn shots. I need then around 28-30 weeks, I can't remember which. I loved doing them but don't plan on doing them this time around, I may just have one of my photographer friends take a few family shots. I am booked for newborn shots again though, we are doing a grow with me package.
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