Photographer Recommendation for 1 Year Old Pictures

I absolutely love Portrait Innovations. They have a great package for $9.95- if you can choose just one pose! The larger packages are reasonably priced, too. The photographers are great with small children. We have been several times and always have a great experience. I wasn't impressed with Sears or Target.

I would definately take my kids to Christy Martin. Here is her website with some of her work and all of her information. http://www.christymartinphotography.com/ Good luck finding the right person for you!

I second Darlene E. Target Portrait Studios is the best! I'm a photographer myself and that's where I take my kids because they're just awesome. When mine were babies and they just wouldn't cooperate, they'd let us walk around the store a while and actually would cancel their lunch break so we could try again. And for those clingy kids that won't detach from you, they'll 'disguise' you into the portrait so it's still just your baby/kids, but you're holding them. We've used them exclusively since my oldest was 6 months old - he'll be 7 on the 20th (and we'll be there ourselves!) for individual pictures, all 3 kids, family and even extended family group of 11! All were amazing! One of my favorite things is getting to look at all the pictures on the computer and then making my decision.

We have used Portrait Innovations for the past two years. They are fairly reasonable on their prices and they always take wonderful pictures. They have a location in Chandler, near Chandler Mall.

I also have an old boss named Jackie that takes beautiful photos of children. She is truly talented. Here is a link to her website: www.jackielindforsphoto.com Check out her blog on the site and see all of her recent photography sessions. Good luck.

www.grandviewphotographyaz.com

I had a company called "Growing Family," contact me and come to my home to take portraits of my kids. It worked out great and the pictures came out great too. Here is their number 1-800-322-2974.
It is the same company that took my youngest daughter's picture at the hospital when she was born.
I am N. Peters, I have 3 daughters, ages 2,4,and 9.
Married, 17 years. Phoenix, native.

Vicki Williams is wonderful with children and does all types of family photos as well. The best part is she comes to your house, and gives you a CD with all the photos so you can share or print as you like. Her website is www.vickspics.net

Hello C.,

I know you said you didn't want to go to a store but the Target on Alma School and I believe Queen Creek has a photo studio and they do a wonderful job and are very reasonable. I took my daughter there and they did her Graduation pictures and they turned out Awesome. They let her change her clothes several times and for the main package they didn't pick the first picture taken like most places do. You got to choose your package. I loved it and it is the only place I go for pictures now.

Hope this helps,
D.

I have used www.exposuresbynoel.com ###-###-####.

She came to my house. It was a very relaxed visit and session. She was very professional and caring for the baby. She is a Mom so she is very patient. She also lives in Gilbert.

Hello C., I'm a photographer here in the East Valley and I would love to take your daughters pictures. Please take a look at my website: www.sashashaw.com

Thanks and I hope to hear from you soon ;o)

I'm not sure about her prices, but check out her website. She has a 6 month old and is one of the nicest person I've met. http://www.laurenmurraystudios.com/

http://www.greenapplefoto.com/

You can check out my website at www.jodidavisphotography.com.

I love my photographer her name is Jene her web site is www.zphotosphotography.com She has been taking pictures of my daughter and family for 3 years now. She is awesome and she does great work too.

Hi...
Here is my website:)
www.greenapplefoto.com

Hello, I am a professional photographer and my specialty is children. I live in Gilbert also. I charge more than Sears, but less than other pro. photographers, because I wanted to make my business cater to SAHM. I charge $75 for the sitting and you get all of the 4x6 proofs that I take during the sitting (from 20-50 depending on how the sitting goes). My print prices are reasonable. I can do outdoor or indoor portraits. I have a new website that is under construction right now, but the page with the children's portraits are visible: www.karahendricksphotography.com
If you are interested, you can email at ____@____.com
or call ###-###-####.

Hi C.,
I just had family photos done (me, husband, 20-yr old and 18-yr old stepkids, and 10 month old) by Erin Hicks. She will come to your house and bring the backdrops (I also live in the Gilbert area). It makes it very easy with the baby to do it at home. She was great getting everyone to relax and getting the baby to smile. I was VERY happy with the photos we got. http://www.elhicksphotography.blogspot.com/
Good luck!
T.

I LOVE Scott at Contempo at Southern and Gilbert. They also have those photo statues for around $50.00. I have one of both of my kids for their senior pictures. I plan on getting one of my new grandchild too. (we're still awaiting his arrival! could be any day now) You can end up paying a lot there. You just have to not get caught up in buying all of the pictures. Their quality is so much better than Walmart or Sears.

L.

C.,
I took my daughter to Kiddie Kandids at Superstition Springs Shopping Center. They have a very inviting studio (my daughter was terrified of the dark Sears studio), and the photographers are friendly and will work with you on what you would like to see in your pictures. They also have birthday club discounts, and you can pick up your pictures in about 15 minutes after the session.

Happy Smiling!
R.

I love portrait innovations. It's just south of Chandler Mall next to Target.

They have a package for $9.95 where you get
1 10x13
2 8x10
4 5x7
4 3.5x5
32 wallets
and your choice of 6 greeting cards or a calendar

I normally get that plus six other poses (3 sheets of each pose) for like $125 I think, somewhere in there. They do appointments 2 weeks ahead of time and charge no sitting fee.

We just got our 1 year old's pictures and family pictures done and Christy Martin is AWESOME! It was fun.

check out She-she Killough we loved the pics she did for us,she did some great generational shots,outside shots & had some beautiful spots in East Mesa for us to choose from...We will always go back to her!
http://www.imagesbyshe-she.com/pri.php?gal=1xzrmwou

I kow of a great photographer and she lives in Gilbert. She was originally our wedding photographer, but when our 1st was born, we had her come to our house and take some family pics. She is really sweet, listens to what you want, and is very creative. We especially liked that she was able to capture "natural" moments...didn't make us look all posed.
Her name is Shelly Ivy and her website is www.azweddingphotographer.com and her phone is: ###-###-####

I just recently had a photographer come take pictures of my little one and she was amazing!! She was willing to go just about anywhere and she did real pictures not poses... Her name is Diana Rothery. I am not sure about prices since my sister set it up for us (she's my brother is laws co-worker) but I would imagine all that could be discussed.

Her Email is: ____@____.com
Check out her Blog as well to see her work.. Emmalee is my little one.. Dianarothery.blogspot.com

Check out http://www.elhicksphotography.blogspot.com/. Her rates are reasonable, she will go wherever you want to take pictures and is featured on mamasource, I believe you get a discount if you mention you found her there. She is a friend of mine who has taken great pictures of my son that I have been very happy with.