I often see comments from new parents or soon to be parents on social media sites that photographers are charging way to much to just take photographs of their child. First of all pricing and budget is all relevant to how one person perceives value. Everyone has a budget in mind and there will always be a photographer that can work within your budget. There is nothing wrong with having a lower budget, but you as a parent should be aware of certain things to look for when deciding on a photographer. I know first hand that kids can be expensive and a huge budget may not be in my cards to play. Now speaking from a photographers point of view and how we justify our pricing structures. Things we