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  • Professional Albums vs Shutterfly {Tampa Bay Baby Photographer}

    I wanted to expand on my topic of Print Lab Comparisons and talk about Albums. We’ve already discussed the quality of images from  non pro labs which you can view here.

    I know many companies like Shutterfly offer amazing deals on Albums for as little as $60. It seems like a great deal, I know. If you think about any product that is consistently offered at a extreme low price, it could quite possibly mean that the product is of low quality. And when I say quite possibly, I mean, it usually is.

    An example, a very close friend of mine spent thousands on her wedding photographer. They came out absolutely beautiful. She specifically asked for pricing with a DVD of images. She was advised (by a few of us) to get her album designed and printed by her wedding photographer. She decided to design her album, which took her weeks to get the right style she wanted. She thinks she spent about 5 hours adding the photos to the templates she bought. She decided to send her template to Shutterfly because she got a deal on an 10×10 Album. She wanted it to be bigger then that but she didn’t see spending more money on an Album. It arrived, she liked it, just satisfied enough that she gets to see her wedding photos in an album. I specifically remember her not being overly enthusiastic but her words were “Hey, at least I have some of my photos in one place.” Fast forward six months, after family members, friends and her and her husband opening and closing the book, some of the pages are falling out. Fast forward a year, now she’s kept the book on the shelf permanently because three pages fell out completely, five pages are hanging by a strand and one is wrinkled from someone spilling water on it. Now she’s going back to her photographer for a 40 page Album. Her Shutterfly album was only 20 pages and she wants a lot more photos in this one. She’s already spent around $125 and her time, and she feels she’s wasted the money and is slightly embarrassed that she has told people she doesn’t have an album of her wedding photos. Now, she’ll get an Album with double the amount of photos and she doesn’t even have to spend time designing it. Oh, and if someone has an accident, it won’t wrinkle up, because pro albums have water resistant pages! She regrets not spending the extra money in the first place and said she was embarrassed by the quality of the album that represented the most important day of her life.

    I know of many other stories related to this that represent other non- pro labs and I sincerely hope that this hasn’t happened to you. If you’re one of my families, let me know and we will get a FAB album pronto!

    Just as I stated before, after all the time, money and effort you’ve placed into a session or event. Don’t let a non-pro lab’s album degrade the quality of the images that were professionally photographed. Not to mention the work you did to create something for the photos whether it be your wedding details, an outfit, etc.

    Contact us if you’d like to learn more about our Pro-Lab Album options 813.277.6275 or email info@ashleyyvonnephotography.com

    Ashley Yvonne Photography, a Local Florida Photographer in the Tampa Bay area specializing in Family and Children Photography, Portraits, Water Birth and Newborn Photography.

  • Easter & Spring Mini Photo Sessions Tampa Bay, Florida

    We are happy to announce the second of six mini sessions for 2013. We have a lot of fun being your Tampa Bay Children & Family Photographer, so we’d like to bring a collection of sessions for you to have fun with.

    A Mini Session is a shortened version of our Classic Session and are a perfect way to update your child’s photo or capture a sweet spot in their life.

    Because they’re only 20 minutes long, you don’t have to commit a lot of time to them, and Ashley makes sure the kids feel like they’re having fun and playing rather than sitting still and being forced to “act natural”. We believe your kids should BE natural, have a great time, and laugh – those are always the best portraits.

    Tell your friends and family about this session pricing before we’re booked completely. Share our ad on Facebook tagging Ashley Yvonne Photography and you’ll receive 1 free digital image. If you refer a friend for this session and they book, you’ll receive a $25 print credit with your mini session. 

    Special Print Packages and Collections are available for purchase for these mini sessions.

     

  • Connor James {Tampa Bay Newborn Photographer}

     

    Such a handsome boy…meet Connor James. Only 4 days new, he was helpful and sleepy during our morning time together. You’ll find his big sister Kylie followed by him with some gorgeous pinwheel photos and finally all the family together. <3

    If you are pregnant and would like to book a client sitting, please call Ashley 813.277.6275 for newborn session details or visit here for more information

     

  • Closing out 2012

    We at Ashley Yvonne Photography would like to thank all of our loyal Tampa Bay Friends and Families for being with us this year! We’ve had a fantastic, busy and challenging year. We look forward to what 2013 will bring. I, personally am so excited to meet new families we will come across and to see all of the families that have been with us from the beginning. I’ve compiled a few of my favorite children and family portrait photographs from this year along with favorites you have chosen.

    I’m excited and happy to be starting a new year refreshed as your Tampa Bay Family photographer.

    See you all in the New Year!!!

     

  • Photography Discounts

    I recently read a blog from a fellow photographer out of Virginia. (Go Hokies!) It hit hard and the topic is something I’ve been dwelling on for quite some time. After many, many hours of education on business and financial management, this is one of the MAIN topics of discussion:

    Photography Discounts

    It’s so difficult for me to turn people down when they tell me how much they love photography but just can’t afford my pricing. Now, I’ve made sure I’m not the most expensive in the Tampa Bay area for Family photos. In fact, my pricing is competitive for the amount of experience. Its been on my mind a lot if I should be giving so many discounts. I love my clients and I love that you all love photography as much as I do. But the bottom line is, I spend a lot of time away from my husband and other family and friends. It does effect me. I don’t mind working weekends to a certain extent. But it’s unfortunate for my family and I if I have to consider supplemental income because I’m giving things away for free. I can assure you the business costs are no where near free.

    I have tried to reduce my overhead costs by having a studio in my home and making my own props but that’s not even half of costs. With a heavy heart, I have to say No, even when I want to say yes to a discount so you may have “the most amazing family photos” , I just can’t do it. I cannot work for free. As my husband often says in relation to any business ” If an individual has a surplus of money one month, they aren’t going to call you and ask to pay you more, so no one should expect a discount.” I regularly remind myself of this.

    With that said, I view this as an opportunity to remind everyone to save up for those yearly family photos. Just as you save up for a new outfit, a new car, a toy, etc.. I recognize the economy we are in and have adjusted my pricing to reflect that but remember the value of your family photos will never depreciate. You’ll remember these family photos for life but you probably won’t remember that new outfit you purchased last week. Your great grandchildren will see these photos but they won’t see that new outfit

    I do offer limited edition sessions as well as incentives like my Referral Program, which you can find here.

    As always, thank you for trusting me to be your Tampa Bay Family Photographer..till we meet again! Feel free to check out our portfolio of Tampa Bay Family and Children photos here.

    Take a look at the original post here.

  • Anna Baby Session {Tampa Children Photographer}

    As always, it was a delight to see Baby Anna again. She changes in so many ways from month to month so I will get to see her regularly for new photo sessions.

    As always, thank you for trusting me to be your Tampa Bay Family Photographer..till we meet again! Feel free to check out our portfolio of Tampa Bay Family and Children photos here.