[Bomber girl]

We recently had family photos taken. I saw a few sneak peeks and was really happy with them. I received our disc today and there are some lovely shots of the kids but out of 20-30 family shots, not one has all of us looking/eyes open. I realise there are 5 of us so it would be difficult but its left me a little disappointed as this is prob the only time we will get professional photos.

I guess what I wanted to ask was is this normal? Should the photographer have noticed this at the time?

Nothing I can do about it now I know, just sad as we were going to get a nice family one printed for the grandparents

[*mylittleprince*]

A professional photographer should definately have been able to get at least one good shot of all you with eyes open/looking at the camera. Skill often depends on price so if you paid $150 you're not going to get the quality and skill of someone who charges $1,000. How much did you pay and what was offered in the price?

[Bomber girl]

I got a special for $150. It included unlimited photos and all edited and on disc. I knew it was cheap ( normally costs more then that) but I had looked at her work and they all looked great.

I wasn't expecting 100s of fantastic photos for that price but was hoping for at least one nice photo of all of us. That said, I am more then happy with the photos we got of the kids.

[Peanut]

I would have expected at least one shot of you all with your eyes open, no matter how much you pay!

[rbat]

Absolutely, I would be telling her you are unhappy also. She may even offer to re-shoot.

[nlman]

I would definitely not be happy! I think you should be able to expect at least one reasonable family shot.

[queeniebird]

Ask for a re shoot!
Any half decent photographer should be horrified!

This post has been edited by queeniebird: 26/11/2012, 05:39 PM

[Bomber girl]

Oh goodness, seems I owe my photographer an apology. I had another look at my disc this morning and there are over 800 photos. Yesterday it was only showing me around 50 for some reason.

I am soo happy, found lots of family photos where we all look good. Also found some more great ones of the kids. I tried to pick a few favourites but only got it down to 110 lol.

Now for my next question.... What do I do with them all? Do I get them made I to a book? ( a few will be going onto canvas but not 110) will it be a bit strange a book full of photos taken at the same time?

[idignantlyright]

If DH can photograph 5 teams with 16 girls per team, and get at least 4 good shots of everyone doing what they should. Then a professional should have been able to get at least 1 of your family.

[lamarque]

800 photos?

Um, I'd pick 10 to have enlarged for frames around the house and one canvas/framed and leave the rest on the CD. Just wouldn't want 800 photos of one day in our lives.

Glad you're happy.