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Helena
Dedicated October 2021

55 days to go-photographer

Helena, on August 28, 2021 at 4:30 PM Posted in Planning 0 11

Just need to vent!!! Both sad and mad, our photographer is hinting at us to "keep her posted" if we are considering making changes to our wedding date in October!! Of course we aren't postponing again and we already waited an extra year to get married. She is a part time photographer and I'm thinking she wants to back out. Please, then just say that! If she actually does come she is saying she will only take pictures outside!! We are outside for the ceremony...etc etc but what? No indoor getting ready pics, group shots, at the reception??


She was the 1st person we hired 2 years ago...and less than 2 months to go and she's wavering about what she's going to do on the day and "hoping" things will get better by then! They really won't but everyone is vaccinated...so now what? We're rushing to find someone new who fits our style in the Charlottesville, VA area for October 23


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Latest activity by Helena, on August 29, 2021 at 2:27 PM
  • Candace
    Super March 2022
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    Oh man, thats frustrating. I wouldn't take any chances. Ask her for a refund since she's the one backing out of the complete service she promised. Read your contract for any justification. Hopefully you'll be able to find someone even better! Expand your search to nearby cities. They may charge a travel fee but it might be worth it to get someone you like. Good luck!
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  • Helena
    Dedicated October 2021
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    Thanks Candace! We're working hard to secure someone else but of course wedding planning is a full time job. Lol! I think we'll be OK but it's just another last minute thing to deal with at this point. I would rather she say she can't do it rather than make us the bad guys for having to do it. I appreciate the support thanks again! 😊
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  • Kristen
    Expert February 2023
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    Do you have a contract? Does any of it conflict with what she is telling you?
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  • Candace
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    Exactly! Safe probably trying to keep your deposit in case you cancel her by saying you're the ones who cancelled. But like I said, she's not providing everything she promised. I'm sure you're going to get it all straightened out and have a fabulous day!
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  • Helena
    Dedicated October 2021
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    We do have a contract but done in August 2019 pre Covid so while there are the usual "acts of God" nothing about her limiting services. I get it, none of us knew what was coming but....We've had multiple conversations every few months checking in. This was the first of this type of conversation.
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  • Katie
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    I'd definitely ask for a full refund and drop her. I'd also write a bad review. Your paying her to take pictures at the wedding which should include ceremony, reception and during cocktail hour when you will be getting family photos. And now she is telling you that she isn't doing this that and the other thing. If she wasn't comfortable with being around people during covid that's totally fine but she should have backed out a long time ago.
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  • Katie
    Expert August 2021
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    I also agree with this she is trying to make you drop her so she can keep your deposit. Definitely read through your contract and maybe make her say she can't do it.
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  • Mrs.a
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    Or see if she can find someone else who is willing to do so.
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  • Natalie
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    Does the contract at least say how many hours she will be taking photos? It will be impossible for her to take 8hours (example) of photos if she will only take pictures outside when the reception is inside.
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  • Chloe
    Devoted February 2022
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    I would wait her out, be firm and insist that you payed for the whole package and you demand that she deliver. Stay firm but polite, do not let her provoke you into dropping her. Either she delivers 100% or it will be her decision to back out, so then she will owe you your deposit back. At the same time, search for an alternative but don't sign anything until this photographer cancels. Does your contract specify any details?
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  • Helena
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    That's a great point, if doing half of the work and half pictures then she is definitely not fulfilling her contract in the 7 hours allotted. We know the venue will not have enough space for her to distance out 6' particularly where we are both getting ready.
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