be YOU tiful photos

I showed up early for my shooting time and got my hair and makeup done by Heather, and then she drove me out to each location and told me exactly what to do so my pictures would turn out how I wanted them. She walked me through the steps of each pose and made me feel completely at ease, even though I hate having my picture taken. She treated me to lunch after the shoot, and then let me look through the photographs before and after she was done editing. Her service was quick and it was excellent quality. She knows what she is doing, and I have even gone back to do a couple impromptu shoots with her.
I showed up during my boyfriend's senior shoot to make him more comfortable, and afterward he let me know that she was incredibly fun and she made him feel comfortable and completely himself during the shoot. He also mentioned that he was surprised at how quick the service was, and he was very happy with how all of the photographs turned out.
I will definitely only be using Heather in the future for any photography I need done. I have been to other photographers and no one seems to know what they are doing as much as Heather does. She knows what looks good even looking outside the viewfinder. I was more than satisfied with every photograph she took of me and of others that I know, close friends and strangers alike. I have nothing but good things to say about this photographer; she really does know what she wants and what you would want without even knowing you very well first! Thank you, Heather! You totally rock! I hope to work with you again soon!

This all began with a special gift for a husband for Valentine's day last year. Boudoir photos were taken, with the expectation of privacy by the owner of be.YOU.tiful Photos, Heather LaBounty. The session was completed and everyone was happy. Then, a picture from the session was used in an advertisement for the boudoir part of the business; however, no one gave her permission to use the picture for advertising purposes. Even after several requests, the picture remained through the Valentine season. With Valentine's day quickly approaching again, the photo/advertisement resurfaced and the drama began again. The subject from the session and several friends requested that the photo be removed, but Heather refused to do so, claiming that she had a verbal contract allowing her to use the pictures however she deemed necessary. After several comments, she chose to post a photo taken of a step-child of one of the friends who was trying to stand up for the subject. The child is 5, a minor, and permission was not given by BOTH parents, only the mother, to post it on the page. Heather posted it out of spite. Many reports were made to Facebook to remove both photos and finally the boudoir picture was; however, the child's face remains on the page, an innocent pawn in the whole mess. The point of this review is to let people know that if you have photos taken with this business, you are opening yourself up to a lot of unkowns. Most photographers will have you sign a contract before taking any pictures and most professional ones will sell you the rights to your photos after they take them. Do not trust just anyone, make sure you check them out thoroughly before allowing them to capture and misuse your most precious memories. She has now plastered MY name all over the web, saying that I am going to be sued for slanderizing her and her business, yet she and her friends have referred to all of us as and quot;idiots,and quot; and quot;moransand quot; (morons), and quot;barking dogs,and quot; and and quot;mongrels.and quot; She is also threatening to sue me for copyrights to a photo she posted. PROFESSIONAL is not what I would call this woman.