So here’s the skinny on how to get a $40 portrait package for $5. Let me just say, I love the Picture People !
If you follow these instructions, the portrait package that you would get consists of one 8×10 ($20 value) and four 4×6 ($20 value) pictures. Of course, you could always scan the free 8×10 into your computer and print off tons of pictures, but there are copyright laws against doing that (oh well), so I’m going to show you how you can still get those photos that you really wanted to get while you were in the studio that you didn’t buy because you…uh…sort of still wanted to buy groceries for your family that week.
1. How to get the FREE 8×10
- Get your FREE 8×10 or 10×13 COUPON here
- Go to your nearest Picture People and have your child’s portraits taken
- Hand over your coupon
- Walk away with your FREE 8×10!
2. How to get four 4×6’s for $5
- After the portrait session, Picture People will send you an e-mail with a link to the pictures from your latest sitting
- From there, you will be directed to Picture People’s Smile Store which is hosted by Zazzle
- You will then create a POST CARD ($0.99 cents each) for each of the pictures that you choose (I chose four).
- Save your post card creations and then submit your order
And there you have it. The post cards are beautifully printed and fit in any 4×6 frame. You could always get more than four pictures since they are only $0.99 cents.
Here are my son’s recent pictures…
Another tip…
Instead of buying wallet size pictures every time you get your child’s picture taken to give to your entire family, simply e-mail them the link to the recent portrait sitting so that they can check them out online. Of course, grammie and grampie may want a printed copy every month, so go ahead and make them a postcard!
If you don’t have The Picture People near you, don’t worry! Check out my sister’s tips on saving $$$ on portraits .
Heather says:
Wow! I’ve been going to the Picture People for years and never knew this! I can’t wait to try this out! Thanks for figuring this out and sharing!
BTW - I LOVE your blog!
April 4th, 2008 at 8:16 am
Alicia says:
This is a great idea! I used to go there just for the free picture when I only had one. But it’s in the mall, and I hate going to the mall to begin with, let alone with three kids. :^) This might make it more worth the trip.
April 4th, 2008 at 10:43 am
MaryEllen@SensibleCents says:
Thanks for the info! I always just get the free 8×10. I’ll probably be doing this soon.
April 5th, 2008 at 11:41 pm
charlene says:
Do you have any tips on saving on the shipping cost? I don’t see an option to pick up in store…
April 15th, 2008 at 1:41 pm
Sashwhy says:
I looked around online for shipping codes, but couldn’t find any. I do have a coupon code for $10 off $50 order if you have an order that amount. It is: CZMDLUMPXLWWTHWQPYHN. This code expires on 4/23/2008. There is also a 15% off coupon code for all items. It is: ZAZZLEBLOOMS. I hope that helps!
April 15th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
Janelle says:
Awesome deal finding!!!! This is the best way to get other prints you want but just couldn’t quite afford in store!
Thanks!!
July 18th, 2008 at 11:57 am