Due to the quantity of photos we needed to purchase, the locations I wanted for the shoot, and the $5,000 the staff at Jaffe's studio estimated I would ultimately invest; the choice came down to either finding someone I could sell my liver to or search for a photographer as talented as Jaffe without the price tag.\r
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Fortunately, a friend referred us to Seavers Photography in Collierville. They spent just under 3 hours taking photos at various locations in Collierville for me and were incredible! The sitting fee for that time, which also included 2 free 8x10's.....$45.00! There were no requirements to purchase additional photos; I could have taken the 8x10's and been done.\r
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Jaffe's price was only for an hour, 1 location off site with the option of the studio if any time was left. His fee was higher, did not include any photos but would be used to discount a package if I chose to purchase one. If not, I would've been out the sitting fee I paid them.\r
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We purchased a lot more than the 2 free 8x10's we received and I was able to keep my kidney! Mr. Seavers is extremely talented. Not only with the shots and locations I requested but also finding great locations I didn't even consider. Anyone who can get a 17 year old boy to stay patient and continue to keep a good attitude during a 3 hour session when he'd rather be playing basketball with his friends is at the top of my list! \r
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Jaffe has taken photos of my niece and all of them have looked great but all were the typical studio poses most photographers use with small children. I think Mr. Seavers would be just as creative with a smaill child as he was with my teenager which is what I was looking for. I don't want the same old studio shot that everyone seems to end up with.\r
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I still think Jaffe is extremely talented and one of the best photographers in our area; he's just dropped to my second favorite now. I went to the studio when I first inquired about his services and the staff was wonderful. For us, Seavers Photography has earned our loyalty but if your looking for the cookie cutter pose everyone seems to have on their walls and you don't care how much it costs.......Jaffe is the right one for you.
Pros: Extremely talented photographer
Cons: price
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