WWYD? B-Pics

trickeytricky

I had b-pics done by an AMAZING photographer for our wedding, it ended up being as much for me as it was for DH.

I contacted her again because I feel like the experience alone is a good kuddos to me (on my weight loss) plus I can give them to DH for his 30th birthday.

Here's the thing, I contact the photographer again (I really liked her) and she is $550! I swear she was only like $325 when I did them for our wedding 3 years ago.

WWYD?

Do them, just find the money? Use your tax return, help out local business? Find a cheaper photographer, I can still get some good photos, right? Nix the idea...

Cincy girls, it's Tine.

Jennrs

I would find somebody cheaper. But, that's what I would do. But, even $325 is high for this area. Most photographers charge $200-$300 for B-pics in Des Moines.

The Big D

Do you still have facebook?  I would search other photographers pages that way.  Your bpics were awesome, but that is seriously pricey.

MrsKatieK

I would ask her if she would honor the price you paid before or meet you somewhere in the middle. We did that with the photographer we used for Trash the Dress pics. Her prices went up significantly when I contacted her for family photos after FIL passed away. So she met me in the middle. It helped that I used her for work-related business and referred her to multiple people.

mrs.dilligaf

Tine is the best, but that is crazy high.  There are some others who do bpics too.  I think Lisa Rice was doing them, she's pretty popular right now.  You could also try to put together a marathon of mini sessions.  March would be a good time, right before wedding season heats up.

Married678

I'd contact her, and see if they can work out something cheaper. You should definitely do it though!!!! You look so smokin' hottt!!! Your hubby will go nuts over them I know! <--- no pun intended

JusLyn678

I would see if she will come down in price to match the price you got before or meet you in the middle.  If not, I would probably find a different photographer for a better price.

MsEmilyAnn

JusLyn678:

I would see if she will come down in price to match the price you got before or meet you in the middle.  If not, I would probably find a different photographer for a better price.

This completely! $550 would be WAY too much for me.

mucutiepie124

MsEmilyAnn:

JusLyn678:

I would see if she will come down in price to match the price you got before or meet you in the middle.  If not, I would probably find a different photographer for a better price.

This completely! $550 would be WAY too much for me.

Ditto these ladies!

678Sara

I of course love Tine.  She did my wedding and my bpics.

However, a friend of mine got into the biz after my wedding and her pics are amazing.  Not sure what she charges, but I'm sure it's far less than Tine.  She also does marathon sessions as well to keep the cost down.

http://www.nikitagrossphotography.com/#/boudoir-1/

melissainabq

I like the idea of talking with her to see if she would meet you in the middle since you've worked with her before and are comfortable with her. I'd always be scared of looking for someone new because of the various states of undress I'd be in and such.

613marriedlady

I would just look around for better pricing. But I'm not much of a negotiator. 

naylon511

I agree, if you like her and her work, which it seems you do, then start there.

Call her for a quote (pretend you don't know) and when tells you just be like 'oh wow, it's gone up quite a bit from 2008, huh?" and then just say  how much you love her and how much you want to make it work and would she do a discounted rate for a repeat customer - that kind of thing.  If not, I'd ask if she has any marathon/mini-sessions coming up or other specials.  Barring that I'd just tell her your story - you just lost nearly 50 lbs, etc etc

GL!

star678

First, I think this is a GREAT idea.  Second, I agree with everyone else... call her, make her a proposition, see what she says. I hope she gives in a little so you can use her again.