Bounty photos?

[dan-o]

Is there any way round paying £109 for a few snaps? I really want the pics Before they get deleted but the quality doesn't justify the price tag! I wouldn't mind but my phone rings all day with marketing calls now as well!!

 

[modified]

I don't think so. Quality definitely varies. My sisters were fantastic but mine were shite. I take photos myself but wanted to get bounty ones so I didn't have that pressure of getting the photos so soon after a pretty traumatic EMCS. Although they were shite, and I felt great straight after and took my own, I still bought 2 lol!

I think if you won't be going to a pro newborn photographer it'd be nice to buy just one or 2 like I did. They're not the greatest quality for the price but they're nice all the same - your little squish

My photos are still available now so you have a while to save up if you want them.

 

[LoraLoo]

I'd not pay it. I got a photographer at home to take much nicer photos and we got 50 on a disc some prints and big canvas for less than £100 aNd they're beautiful x

 

[vickyandchick]

Eh, quality wise mine are okay but I bought them because I wanted the first photos of my son. If I'd planned better I would have paid for a newborn photographer.

 

[AP]

I wouldnt out of principal. Its bounty.

 

[dan-o]

I wouldnt out of principal. Its bounty.

x

 

[mummyruston]

I got my DDs out of sleep deprivation / pressure / new mum etc but this time around I thought actually I really don't want some stranger walking into my space after hours of giving birth and taking pics and moving baby etc,

So I said no this time and have booked a newborn photographer who's a friend and did some family pics for me last year as I prefer her photography, it's less invasive and same cost. I think bounty pics are very expensive for what you get but feel pressured into having that first pic!

 

[Cattia]

I personally don't think they should really be allowed on the wards. I have always taken newborn pics of my kids on my phone and the shots were just as special. I know there is some sort of campaign to ban them from hospitals but obviously they are still there. I have never seen them at the birth centre the two times I gave birth there, only on the labour ward.

 

[Buttercup84]

I missed the bounty person with both my girls (with dd1 I was in hdu first night then a side room the second and with dd2 I was out the same day I had her) but I wouldn't have bought them anyway. Like Atomicpink I don't agree with it on principle.

 

[stripeycat5]

I got really cross with the bounty lady when I had my DS. I was exhausted and the last thing I wanted was some woman in my face trying to sell me something! I don't think they should be allowed on the ward unless you invite them in to be honest. Second time round with DD I was more savvy and actually had a nice chat with her without feeling the pressure of them trying to sell me something. £109 is a ridiculous amount to pay as well - you could have an amazing photo shoot for that kind of money x

 

[CaptainMummy]

I bought them with all 3 girls. I bought a package thing that didnt cost alot for what you got. All three pictures (I think) are good and have pride of place on my mantelpiece.

I dont see why they shouldn't be allowed, you can just tell them 'no thanks' when they ask if you want photos taken

 

[amelia26]

I'm really against them being on wards to be honest. I think women can be very vulnerable at that point and it's no place for sales people.

I was very unwell after my first and still on labour Ward the next day, unable to move from the bed, naked under a sheet, on oxygen and receiving a blood transfusion and this person came into my room starting to ask questions. I had no idea who she was or why she was asking. I was alone and vulnerable and shouldn't have had to deal with a bounty rep trying to get my details or sell me photos.

 

[sethsmummy]

i honestly wouldnt. thats a lot of money for not great photos. did you manage to get some photos yourself on a camera or phone?

I wouldn't pay that amount for anything less than amazing.

And i have to agree with the ladies who say they should not be allowed.

yes you can just say no BUT they should not be allowed to just walk into a ladies room! I have heard awful stories of them going into women's rooms who have lost their baby! As if they haven't just gone through enough already.. ladies who have had a traumatic birth as well.. the last thing they need to be dealing with is someone trying to sell them something.

And then there's the whole fact they should not be allowed to try push in on the first precious few hours of your newborn.. those are quality hours where its just you and baby and spending half an hour fielding off some complete stranger is just not right.


If they are going to be allowed into wards there should be a sign on each door/bed bay so that women can let it be known BEFORE HAND whether they want someone barging in on their privacy.

 

[hayz_baby]

I refused to give bounty my details so I didn't have the photos with ds2 and 3. It's not worth all the marketing crap that comes with.
With ds1 it wasn't bounty that took his photo. We did buy them but I don't think it was worth it tbh. I'm looking into getting some nice professional photos of the boys which is usually more worth while

Eta also agree that they shouldn't b on wards some ladies on here have had horrendous reps I was lucky I just said no thank you and she politely gave me my pack and nappies and left me to it. With ds3 I had a pph and was lucky they came the next day when I was recovered and I recovered well with ds2