Despite a dear friend of mine having bad luck with this studio, I decided to give them a shot. Bad idea. \r
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This friend is modern and a bit picky, so I chalked up her experience to her demands. Apparently I should NOT have given them the benefit.\r
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This was by FAR the worst portrait experience of my time.\r
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What does it take to find a decent photographer these days? Although the prices were a bit high, I chalked that up to ""experience"" and overhead. I thought that the location, sample work, and consultation deserved the benefit. \r
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NOT the case. Go find another studio to shoot your portraits, and according to my dear friend's experience- weddings as well. \r
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All I wanted was a simple portrait of my family with our french bulldog (who's practically a member of the family) and it was a nightmare. \r
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Our price ""quote"" was FAR from the actual price handed to us. \r
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The portrait could have been better done from my husband's cell camera. (well perhaps not quite that bad- but close)\r
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The prices of prints we were quoted did NOT match the prices we were forced to pay to get out actual prints.\r
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All in all, i would feel more comfortable going to ANYONE Else for our portraits.\r
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I can say that the final prints (despite the outrageous cost) did appear nice for the first few months.... but the corners started warping after just a few months of having them on the walls of our home. You decide, but my advise is--- GO SOMEWHERE ELSE!
Pros: Nice studio location in Naperville
Cons: Lack of professionalism, Price, and delivery of product!
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