No kidding. The "family environmental portrait" photographer we've been using the last few years charges $275 for a 1.5hr session (including a CD of all the "k

No kidding. The "family environmental portrait" photographer we've been using the last few years charges $275 for a 1.5hr session (including a CD of all the "keeper" files) and even if we only get 10 decent shots I consider it a worthwhile investment. Sometimes we get 40-50 and I'm elated! The fact is, even if I can shoot decently myself, I can't shoot myself decently and if I want to actually be in photos with my kids & wife I need to pay someone for the work. The lighting, posing & post-processing is where the big bucks are, for sure.