E Pix stress--Need advice/opinions

Why, oh why can't photography be easy? This is the most important vendor to me (which, upon reflection, may be WHY it's so difficult) and I feel it's impossible to get what I want...

We cancelled our contract with the first photographer and are signing the contract with the new one today. My current dilemma is engagement portraits.

I initially wanted Fall pictures, but that was nixed because of photographer #1's lack of availability. I really don't want to do Winter shots because it's just not really the look I was going for. Plus, I have a circulatory condition that makes the cold downright painful for me. Photographer #2 will gladly do Spring shots, but that will be WAY too late to use them for STDs.

Our photographer has offered to do a mini-shoot in studio for the STDs and then a real session in the Spring. Do I go for this?

I like the idea of Spring shots MUCH better, but what do I do with the pictures if they're not on the STDs? Do I go through the whole hair/make-up/nail/wardrobe process TWICE now? Does anybody have any samples/suggestions for cute studio shots?

SO confused! Please let me know what you think. TIA!

E Pix stress--Need advice/opinions

We used one photo for our save the date and we are using the others for table numbers. You can also use the photos for a picture frame card box.
I recommend doing the studio shoot. Once you see the final product then you can decide if you still want to do the spring shoot.

Re: E Pix stress--Need advice/opinions

I mean, does it HAVE to be inside a STUDIO? Why not look for some other indoor location? I obviously don't know you guys personally, but are their any interests you guys share that may take place inside? Or a place that means a lot to you? If I was in your position I would try to take indoor ice skating pictures bc FH used to play hockey and I used to figure skate. Just an example.

E Pix stress--Need advice/opinions

If you don't HAVE to have the pictures on your STDs then I'd just wait until the spring. Would you consider doing STDs without a picture?

E Pix stress--Need advice/opinions

Someone took cute pics inside a restaurant, I think prime in Huntington. You would never have known it was a restaurant BBC they went in their wine cellar.

E Pix stress--Need advice/opinions

Agree with the indoor shots. You can even come into the city and do them at Grand Central or the Public Library. So many options

E Pix stress--Need advice/opinions

You can use the Spring shots for table numbers or a table of photos from throughout your relationship with e-photos scattered in.

E Pix stress--Need advice/opinions

why dont you go to a nice indoor place such as an indoor greenhouse or possibly the vanderbuilt! or even inside a vineyard!!! :)

if you really want outdoor ones, see if you can do in studio photos and then have the photoshop in a background?

E Pix stress--Need advice/opinions

I don't think I was clear in my original post. I really do want the outdoor Spring photos.

The only way to get them AND have photo STDs is to do a mini-shoot in the studio (anywhere else will be an additional charge that we can't afford). I'm just torn about the extra money to do hair/make-up/nails/wardrobe twice...

I know we COULD do non-photo STDs, but I really wanted photos on them...

Still looking for cute ideas for photos we could take in the studio. Anyone?

E Pix stress--Need advice/opinions

What about using an indoor component of a botanical garden or central park with a few outdoor shots that you just suck it up and deal with the cold for a bit? A sunny day in February will look the same as a sunny day in May. Not what you are looking for but another option is to dress for spring and take shots indoors at beautiful places like grand central (just saw a couple dressed for spring doing this the other day).another option - do you have a great non-professional shot of you guys from spring/fall? that can be used too - doesn't need to be professional. good luck!