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Walmart vs. professional photography??? |
Why choose a professional photogprapher for family potraits vs. Walmart? And what should I expect to pay for a family portait from a professional? With Wal-Mart you get a lot of basic pictures for a little amount of money. There is no fancy lighting and the poses and backgrounds are "standard". Sometimes the photographer is not very experienced, and the pictures aren't all that good. But they are cheap, and are almost always worth more than what you paid. When you pick them up they do a light-pressure job of trying to sell you more pictures at a MUCH higher price. I think Wal-Mart is a good place to frequently take small kids for professional type portraits while they are small. FWIW, I personally had a lot more luck with the photographers at JC Penney, and didn't pay a lot more. They also have the specials where you can get a bundle of pictures for a bargain price. Often, you can have a coupon for a free 8 x 10 and no sitting fee, and the price per "sheet" can be anywhere from $1.99 (on the way off seasons for them) to $5.99. Sometimes you pay a bit more if you buy by the sheet, but you can get just what you want. I don't have a lot of experience with true professional photographers, but they are often very talented people and have many backgrounds and lighting techniques that can make portraits very unique and beautiful. Because they charge a lot more, they take more time with you and help you with the poses that you might like rather than the standard stuff they do at Wal-Mart and Penneys. Proces probably vary a lot, but I think you can expect to pay at least $100 for a single 8 x 10, and much more for a larger picture like you might want to hang on the wall. |
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