To think this is really expensive?

[FatBottomedGal]

I’m looking to get my DM a professional family photo shoot for her Christmas present. We had one done a few years back before my DF passed away, and my DB and I thought it would be a nice gesture to get an updated one with us and the dogs. Nothing too official, just about half an hour to an hour in the local park looking happy and jolly, and then a CD/USB of shots I can get printed.

When I first started looking I thought maybe it would set my DB and I back about £40 each - £80 seemed reasonable for such a short session with no printing, but the cheapest I’ve found is with an amateur looking to grow her portfolio for £140 - most charge around £250-300!

I’m absolutely willing to be told IABU but does this seem expensive? Perhaps I just don’t understand how much work goes into it...

Also any suggestions for alternative Christmas presents are very welcome!

No need to get sassy guys! It was a genuine question which has now been answered

Sorry OP.

Didn't mean to be obnoxious.

It is absolutely normal - in fact you are getting a very good deal. Though a 'deal' really depends on how good the photographer in question is. Anyone can take a photo but there is incredible skill in taking an amazing photo. That is what you pay for.

I paid a lovely photographer - a shoot for 2-3 hours was free, but I bought 35 digi images for £350. Def worth it as they were great shots.

Too expensive for me - I 'won' a free shoot and one free photo with this ex royal photographer. I had no idea the shots were until after the shoot - it was £215 per, yes per digi image. It was thousands for prints. They make you decide from 100 shots in 90 minutes - it was horrible. we spent £500.

£140 seems a good deal

Check Groupon or Wowcher for deals.

We just had a family photo session and it was £90 with the photos on usb. I think that got the photographer for an hour. The photos are incredible! I did think that was an absolute bargain. Sadly nowhere near Surrey I'm afraid.