In a previous post I shared my excitement about scoring a manager’s special coupon to Sears Portrait Studio. I was told that I would be saving hundreds of dollars by booking a session to get my daughter’s photos taken—-so I did.
Turns out, I didn’t save hundreds of dollars. In fact, whatever I saved, I ended up spending in order to purchase extra prints for various family members and friends.
I’m pretty sure Sears planned it that way.
That’s okay, though, I knew the coupon was incentive to book the session, and the employees at our local portrait studio didn’t force me to purchase extra prints. That was my fault; my weak self not being able to say “no” to the adorable photos of my smiley daughter.
I know tons of parents, who are able to exercise enough self control, so they can get the free photo shoot and free prints without caving to the customize packages and other add-ons.
Next time, I am not taking the bait.
Hopefully.
Maybe.
I’ll try.
Actually, next time I am going to take the photos myself.
If you can’t pay a pro to snap high-quality photos of your child and you have decent picture-taking skills, then snapping DIY shots may be the perfect option for you. Just remember that your child should be the focus on the shot. Get rid of excessive clutter in the background or anything else that distracts from your offspring’s face. A clean and classic photo will always look good in a frame.
In addition, try to use as much natural light as possible. If you are taking pictures indoors, then open windows or doors to flood the room with all available natural light. Conversely, if you are shooting outdoors, place your child in the shade and not in the direct sunlight or you will end up with ugly shadows and squinted eyes.
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