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Savvy September 2019

Changing Photographer? Help me .

Evelyn, on October 17, 2018 at 3:24 AM Posted in Planning 0 9

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I booked a photographer that i booked her fairly quickly after I got engaged probably around a month later . We then booked an engagement session with her and we do not like the pictures AT ALL. My fiancé even asked her if she edited the photos and she said yes. So now I'm super worried. I found another photographer that I found on Instagram and love her photos. I've been looking at her weddings and engagements and she is 100times better then the photographer that I booked. What should I do? The pictures are the only think I'm going to have at the end of all this and I don't want to hate them. Should I cancel my photographer? I've already paid $400 down and It’s non-refundable. Is it worth loosing that money for having GREAT pictures?

And plus I don’t know but we kinda feel that she doesn’t care about us or like us? Meaning .. on her Instagram she post pictures like “ sneak peaks “ or even regular photos shoots on other couples but not us . It bothers me . I booked her for my wedding and I expect to those too. And I can tell she edited the pictures the last minute no joke ! I can even see my ( black shadow) armpits lol pictures look gloomy no light like I even had to brightned them up .

Anyways my point here is ..
it bugs me and I feel it’s not fair that she post other couples pictures of her page and not ours . Me and fiancé noticed she edited other couples the same day! And post them on the same day too! We got our pictures two weeks later and that’s it . I don’t feel special or cared . Period .

What’s a good way to say to her to cancel ?

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Latest activity by Sarah , on October 17, 2018 at 7:11 PM

Champion June 2019
Kenisha · on October 17, 2018 at 6:36 AM
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I'm guessing you already signed a contract with her, correct?
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Champion November 2016
LB · on October 17, 2018 at 7:43 AM
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I would 100% lose $400 over settling for a bad photographer. The photos are one of the most important things to me.
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Master October 2018
DC Wife 10.27.18 · on October 17, 2018 at 8:28 AM
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I would forfeit $400 to have the photographer that will give us better pictures. Photography was very high on our priority list.
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Courtney · on October 17, 2018 at 8:49 AM
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Personally, a photographer was really important to me and I wanted someone that would fix our style and seemed excited to work with us. If it we me I’d lose the $400 (after checking your new favorite is available and has the right pricing for you of course).
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VIP October 2027
Lady.ghoulica · on October 17, 2018 at 9:53 AM
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Perhaps you can say something along the lines of..
Dear so & so,
My fiancé and I are writing to you to inform you that we have decided to go in another direction in regards to photography for our wedding. We realize that we already sent you a deposit, which we have come to terms with losing by going somewhere else, but feel there is someone else better suited for our vision on our big day, we're so sorry. Thank you for the work you did on our engagement shoot, we really appreciate everything you've done for us and we wish you the best of luck.
Sincerely,
X.
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Master October 2025
Rebecca · on October 17, 2018 at 10:37 AM
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Hello Evelyn!
This is definitely a tough situation - I completely understand why you feel torn! $400 is a lot of money to lose, but, on the other hand, wedding photos are important and you want to like them!
Have you tried maybe taking with her about the things you're not liking in the photos? Is there anything in particular you feel like she isn't doing that you would like her to try? Maybe she'd be open to suggestions!
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Champion June 2019
Gen · on October 17, 2018 at 11:05 AM
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I would definitely just forfeit the $400. It sounds like you already know you will be so upset if you use her! We were in a similar situation and had put a $200 deposit down... we cancelled anyway, viewed it as having paid $200 for (1) the engagement photos (2) the lesson learned lol.

Think about it this way, spending $400 and having the engagement photos done is the only way you were able to figure out that you didn’t like her photography! I would much rather lose $400 than hate my wedding photos.

Go with your gut!
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Casey · on October 17, 2018 at 1:18 PM
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I would definitely lose $400 to go with someone else who liked me and who you like. Just make sure you set up a consult and are sure you want to switch/ are sure this photographer has your date available!
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Sarah · on October 17, 2018 at 7:11 PM
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Unfortunately, if you don't vibe with her now, there's not much of a chance that will change come your wedding day. I would cut your losses and try to find someone new. Definitely meet with them before signing a new contract to make sure you get along. That is so so so important! You want to feel comfortable around them. I got lucky, our photographer is a guy I used to work with, so I know him, I know we work well together, and I know his work is stunning! If you happen to be getting married in Dallas, I can give you his info.
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