https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:49:06 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/amazon-photo-services#post-2922838 Mon, 08 Mar 2021 09:45:34 +0000 JennyPenny 2922838@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Has anyone used amazon photo services for prints or photo books? I didn't know they offered those services and just stumbled upon it yesterday. I've used Shutterfly mostly in the past but I always get frustrated/stressed wondering if I'm getting the best deal since they always have different kinds of sales. In that sense amazon seems really nice and convenient but I'm curious about the quality. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-handle-tfmr-in-annual-shutterfly-family-album#post-2856362 Tue, 13 Nov 2018 12:03:59 +0000 snowjewelz 2856362@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would absolutely put photos of anything that has to do with her in the album because she is part of your family and you should be able to talk about her if friends/family are flipping through the album. Do what is good for you and your family :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-handle-tfmr-in-annual-shutterfly-family-album#post-2856267 Mon, 12 Nov 2018 15:37:13 +0000 pachamama 2856267@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yellowbeach: I think it's a lovely idea to permanently and publicly memorialize your daughter. :heart: You loved her so so so much and it will keep things more present for you and your family (and neighbors!). It was such a hard decision for you and I know you want her to know you will never forget her. I'm not sure why our society has made this very common pain and sadness we feel as women so taboo. Let's bring it to the surface.<br /> Sort of in the same vein, I wear my children's birthstone in rings between my wedding bands- when people asks about the ring set I tell them the aquamarine was from a baby I lost. It makes me sad/happy and creates a conversation where more often than not they will share their history of loss.<br /> @Pollywog: girl. crying. UGH :-( </p> [attach=5254/18/pi3la1.337x600.1112181531.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-handle-tfmr-in-annual-shutterfly-family-album#post-2856105 Sat, 10 Nov 2018 22:53:05 +0000 DesertDreams88 2856105@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like the idea of a dedicated page or two. Another alternative is to make a separate book. Each of my children has a small 8x8 book with ultrasound photos, diary-type entries, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-handle-tfmr-in-annual-shutterfly-family-album#post-2856104 Sat, 10 Nov 2018 22:50:23 +0000 yellowbeach 2856104@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LabradorLover: Still fighting the good fight, thanks for thinking of me. We are ok. Today was a good day as DH saved a life of a man who suffered a cardiac arrest while running a local marathon (he was the race doc). DD and I went to see Peppa Pig Live and it was the happiest I've ever seen her. So today was a good day. :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-handle-tfmr-in-annual-shutterfly-family-album#post-2856102 Sat, 10 Nov 2018 22:41:38 +0000 Pollywog 2856102@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Totally not the same, but I had a miscarriage after I had announced to everyone. Looking at photos from those three months is so clear I'm pregnant. I'm beaming and clearly nauseous. The photos afterwards I look much older and that I'd gone through hell. I'd include the photos that capture that you lost a daughter because it's an event that changed your life. If people ask, my reply has been "we lost a baby" or "J wasn't our first pregnancy". No one has asked questions. </p> <p>We have a teddy bear that was a gift for our first baby in our room. My almost 3 year old asks if it's his and I reply "that was the first baby in mommy's belly. She was too sick and was never born, like you were. You can play with the bear,but please put it back when you're done. " He's never asked follow ups </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-handle-tfmr-in-annual-shutterfly-family-album#post-2856101 Sat, 10 Nov 2018 22:09:30 +0000 LabradorLover 2856101@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just adding my :heart: :heart: :heart: to this. Always thinking of you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-handle-tfmr-in-annual-shutterfly-family-album#post-2856097 Sat, 10 Nov 2018 21:25:18 +0000 yellowbeach 2856097@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@muffinsmuffins: Thanks so much for your reply. I feel so consumed by all of this even still, so it's really helpful to have some rational outsider perspective. I think you bring up a good point about listing Feb-May 2018 because that will say everything and set the tone in case anyone wants to ask questions. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-handle-tfmr-in-annual-shutterfly-family-album#post-2856094 Sat, 10 Nov 2018 21:00:29 +0000 muffinsmuffins 2856094@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think if you are ok to talk about it, I would reserve a page in the book to put a scan of the ultrasound photos with the dates of February to May (ie: Baby E forever in our hearts, February 2018-May 2018 or whatever you prefer with specific dates/phrases) I think that allows you to honor her and make her an important part of your year while also making it pretty clear what happened for future. I think if I scanned through a friends book and saw that, I would understand what it meant and ask no further if I was a casual aquaintance who didn’t know what happened. If your other child sees that, I think it could be a good conversation starter as well and helps them to know they had a sibling and this is the photo we have of them.</p> <p>I think it’s ok to put whatever you like in the book, even if that’s a blank page if you aren’t sure and want to come back to it later. I’m sorry for your loss :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-handle-tfmr-in-annual-shutterfly-family-album#post-2856093 Sat, 10 Nov 2018 20:46:10 +0000 gotkimchi 2856093@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yellowbeach: then I think that’s a really beautiful way to honor her </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-handle-tfmr-in-annual-shutterfly-family-album#post-2856092 Sat, 10 Nov 2018 20:45:04 +0000 yellowbeach 2856092@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@gotkimchi: That's a great question that I hadn't really considered. I would actually welcome the idea of talking about her because I feel like everyone except me has forgotten. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-handle-tfmr-in-annual-shutterfly-family-album#post-2856090 Sat, 10 Nov 2018 20:30:04 +0000 gotkimchi 2856090@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What makes you feel good? Would you be happy to talk about her if someone asks or would that make you miserable? Do what you can handle and are ready for. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-handle-tfmr-in-annual-shutterfly-family-album#post-2856089 Sat, 10 Nov 2018 20:24:51 +0000 yellowbeach 2856089@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Every year I make a Shutterfly photo book for DH. It's our family album of the events of that year. It's his favorite present every year and our moms love it so much I give them a copy as well. I'm struggling with how I should handle Baby E (our TFMR for T21 in May) in the book. She was a part of our lives from Feb to May, and the emotional aftermath defined the remainder of the year for me. I still have her US photos and am sure down the road I will want to have them somewhere more permanent. I just struggle with the awkward questions that might come up in the next 2-5 years, especially as our 21 mo DD grows older and starts asking questions. Maybe this would be a way to start the conversation? Perhaps it will just create very awkward moments if new friends &amp; neighbors casually peruse the book lying on the coffee table... Any advice/thoughts/experiences appreciated. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/instagram-magnet-prints#post-2788624 Mon, 27 Nov 2017 13:02:37 +0000 maddyz 2788624@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Where do you get photo magnets made from instagram prints?</p> <p>I feel like there must be a better deal than shuffterfly even with todays sales.</p> <p>Looking to catch some sales today on little gifts for the family. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/professional-photos-while-on-vacation#post-2528297 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 02:05:04 +0000 lamariniere 2528297@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have any recommendations, but friends of mine did this while in Paris and they came back with wonderful shots! It's definitely the best souvenir! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/professional-photos-while-on-vacation#post-2528215 Mon, 18 Apr 2016 21:18:20 +0000 caterw 2528215@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Try thumbtack.com- you put in the zip code you want and the type of pictures. Then photographers will e-mail you with a quote. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/professional-photos-while-on-vacation#post-2528060 Mon, 18 Apr 2016 17:29:38 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 2528060@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There's another app called togally that's basically photography for hire... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/professional-photos-while-on-vacation#post-2527810 Mon, 18 Apr 2016 12:36:02 +0000 raspberries 2527810@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@anniefannie: That's brilliant! I'm bookmarking this site for next time we travel internationally - unfortunately, they don't have our vacation destination in the US listed for this time.</p> <p>Good advice - thanks everyone! I'm off to search Wedding Wire/Instagram/Yelp. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/professional-photos-while-on-vacation#post-2527773 Mon, 18 Apr 2016 12:01:39 +0000 whenoceansrise 2527773@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like searching the hashtag on IG to find good photographers! So, for this I'd search #obxphotographer </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/professional-photos-while-on-vacation#post-2527710 Mon, 18 Apr 2016 11:19:44 +0000 autumnleaves 2527710@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You might want to look at photographers in Wilmington, NC too. Sometimes photographers from across the state will be doing photos shoots in the OBX. I think Wilmington is close enough that you may have someone who travels to the OBX more often. If not, they may have a recommendation for you.<br /> I like the idea of using wedding wire to narrow the list. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/professional-photos-while-on-vacation#post-2527658 Mon, 18 Apr 2016 10:24:15 +0000 youboots 2527658@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! I would check Yelp also to cross reference. We did it a long time ago in Hawaii. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/professional-photos-while-on-vacation#post-2527643 Mon, 18 Apr 2016 10:10:27 +0000 LBee 2527643@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did. We just emailed a bunch of photographers to inquire about price / utilized google. I also joined a Facebook group for the area and posted for recommendations. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/professional-photos-while-on-vacation#post-2527640 Mon, 18 Apr 2016 10:08:22 +0000 Pollywog 2527640@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did. When we searched for vacation pics the price was super expensive, so I went on wedding wire and searched for photographers in the neighboring towns. We got someone who was a good fit, but it was hard from a distance. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/professional-photos-while-on-vacation#post-2527620 Mon, 18 Apr 2016 09:50:21 +0000 anniefannie 2527620@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know people who LOVE flytographer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/professional-photos-while-on-vacation#post-2527556 Mon, 18 Apr 2016 09:05:08 +0000 raspberries 2527556@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Has anyone had professional photos taken while they were on vacation? How did you find a good photographer in the area you're going to?</p> <p>I'm basically googling "OBX family photographers" and feeling completely overwhelmed at all the results. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/family-photographer-double-booking#post-2397208 Tue, 22 Dec 2015 14:24:18 +0000 BSB 2397208@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always wonder about the downsides of groupon like this. I'm sure he gets overbooked with groupon. I don't know how groupon works but if it was a photographer who knew how groupon works, he would have limited his photo sessions so it wouldn't hurt his business. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/family-photographer-double-booking#post-2397175 Tue, 22 Dec 2015 14:07:31 +0000 ChiCalGoBee 2397175@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@birdofafeather: Yep, you're right on all accounts. He gets a lot more for prints than e-files. He didn't respond to my email. It sucks, because I would think the only positive to doing a groupon for businesses is to get new clients, and by screwing over the clients he gets through it he's only shooting himself in the foot for future business (or lack thereof). Dumb. Needless to say, we'll never be using him again! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/family-photographer-double-booking#post-2395311 Mon, 21 Dec 2015 00:11:42 +0000 birdofafeather 2395311@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ChiCalGoBee: sounds to me like he's old school and wants to push print sales over digital files and get people to order in person versus online. Not my business model, but it is some peoples' so I'm hesitant to judge yet it seems like he thought the groupon low session fee would get people in the door to order a lot more but unfortunately a groupon customer is not going to be spending an additional hundreds/thousands on prints/files. $300 is pretty exorbitant for a way to view the images and order at your own timing. I like to make it easy for clients to order from me but I'm low pressure and don't do in person sales at all! Even other people I know that push print sales and do charge $100 for digital files have no fee for an online gallery. If I were you, I would really push for him comping the online gallery to you to order for the scheduling mistake. If you really like some images, which it seems like you do, then you can order what you want at that point. Sorry that you're dealing with a bait and switch kind of situation. I try really hard to be upfront with people on pricing and expectations to avoid things like this: photos you like but can't afford to have. :/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/family-photographer-double-booking#post-2395305 Sun, 20 Dec 2015 23:48:13 +0000 ChiCalGoBee 2395305@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lawbee11: Thanks-I might email them anyway. He is definitely ruining their reputation!<br /> @Freckles: Thanks for your support! I wish I'd had better customer service, but that doesn't seem to be the case. Ugh.<br /> @birdofafeather: Yes-maybe you can shed light on whether or not putting proofs in an online viewing gallery is so much work that he'd charge $300 for it? My husband displays our pictures online through Smugmug (I know, not a professional site, but still) in minutes. I can't think it would take him that long, but please tell me if I'm wrong! And yes, I agree. I am a small business owner and I'd NEVER treat a client like that :sad: . </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/family-photographer-double-booking#post-2395278 Sun, 20 Dec 2015 22:20:17 +0000 birdofafeather 2395278@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ChiCalGoBee: by online gallery, do you mean for viewing/ordering?</p> <p>ETA: his excuse was bull crap. You don't do that with clients, groupon or not. </p>