Target Photo Lab

I needed a professional head shot for a variety of reasons — LinkedIn profile primarily. Most photo studios were much more expensive so I chose Target from being in the store a few times before. Making an appointment and showing up was easy. I’ve never used a photo studio for professional purposes and probably posed for a photo in a studio when I was a child.
I found it to be a mixed experience. The studio, backdrop and photographer were good. He took a variety of photos and gave me options. His advice was limited so I went with my instincts.
(Also, anyone with log-​in access could download a low-​res image of their photos by using PrintScreen. I’m honest so I paid but I would think a big company like Target would at least watermark their photos to require customers to purchase.)
The price was sizable but I paid for his time, mostly waiting around during the day. I had a choice of $ 50 for two photos or $ 75 for three so I went with more options. That felt like a lot.
Also, from looking over their site, their terms and conditions mean a limited use of the photo. I can use it for social networks but it says no commercial use — to sell a good or service. Wait a second, I paid a lot to have them take a photo of ME in MY dress clothes and I have limited use on that photo? If I were a realtor, and I’m not, by their rules, I couldn’t post that photo on my collateral or advertising? Why? May as well pay a little more for another studio and buy unlimited rights to the photo. Or have a family member take photos of me in a living room.
So for the price you pay, you may as well get family photos with your kids. Look out for coupons to save a little too.