120710 We used this studio because they offered a nice picture package for $9.95. We went specifically to get a family photo. They took several poses of us and our kids and then of us alone and the kids alone. Yes, they tried to get us to buy more pictures than the package deal, but what offer for portraits doesn't? The gal that took our pictures wasn't high pressure at all and says she doesn't work on a commission, which I find hard to believe, but she took very good pictures and we were extremely happy when we left. We only got the photos in the advertised package which cost $10.77 after taxes. We got a 10x13, 2 8x10's, 4 5x7's, 4 3x5's, and a boat load of wallet sized. We also got 9 Christmas cards. We did have to sit through looking at ALL of the pictures and this does take a little time, but we knew this going in.
The studio was a bit crowded but they had a table with legos that kept all the kids entertained. Unfortunately on the day that we went, the sewers were backing up in adjacent units causing an extremely offensive odor in their studio. There was also a Russian sounding lady that was very rude when we asked her how far backed up they were when they were past the appointment time in getting to us. They got to us about 5-10 minutes late, but then we flew through our appointment and previewing the pictures. We went next door to have dinner and when dinner was done, the pictures were ready to take home.
I would recommend this studio to a friend, but you have to be prepared to say no or know that you will spend a bit of money to get additional photos. I would have given a higher rating except for the smell and the rude lady. Overall a good experience!
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