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Mrs. DeNigris
VIP October 2017

Finally got my pictures back...and i hate them.

Mrs. DeNigris, on March 17, 2018 at 7:15 PM Posted in Community Conversations 0 64
I’m sure some of you saw my post last week about how my photographer hasn’t given us our photos yet from our October 7, 2017 wedding.

Well, it took threatening to sue her but we finally got them back. And I’ve never been so disappointed.

First, we are missing crucial moments. She did not take a picture of our first kiss as husband and wife. Not one.

She also didn’t take pictures of us exchanging rings, and we only have one picture walking back down the aisle after being pronounced husband and wife. Which was taken from the side with peoples heads in the way, not from the front. (Even though I have pictures from guests phones that clearly show her walking backwards in front of us taking pictures.)

We only have one picture of the whole wedding party that’s not taken from off to the side, even though we took pictures for 2 hours after the ceremony. (“She lost track of time!” Our guests probably hated us.)

All of the pictures with our families (parents, grandparents, nephew/daughter, siblings, etc.) are taken from off to the side instead of straight on. (I know we were looking at her and posing, so idk why we only have pics from way off to the side. These pics likely came from the second photographer, but idk why she would give us those and not the forward facing ones from her camera.)

A ton of pictures my eyes are shut or half shut from blinking and we have tons of pictures just of the backs of people’s heads. And most of the pictures from our ceremony have people’s heads blocking us.

Im just so upset and pissed about this whole situation. We have contacted her about all of this and we have yet to hear back. I really just needed to vent.

I attached some pictures below as examples. Tell me I’m not crazy.

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Latest activity by Mrs.Married, on March 19, 2018 at 9:35 PM
  • Mrs. DeNigris
    VIP October 2017
    Mrs. DeNigris ·
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    Forgot to attach the pics.

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  • A
    Super February 2019
    Amy ·
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    My best friend felt the same way about her shots and the devastation and disappointment is so understandable. My heart goes out to you. It's so odd she gave you photos of the group where you are all clearly looking at another camera!!!! That's so off base I can't believe she sent them to you.


    I wish I had advice but I don't have any experience, I hope others are able to chime in!


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  • Bride2Be2018
    VIP January 2018
    Bride2Be2018 ·
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    These photos don’t look like they are shot with a quality camera or by a professional photographer...is this what your photographers other work looks like?
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  • Shai
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    Shai ·
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    Wow. Smiley angry This is soo disappointing If I were you I would definitely try to see if I have a case to sue because you trusted this person with a task to do a job on the most important day ever and they did not deliver. And you certainly can do your whole wedding over with another photographer. I’m sorry.
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  • Going to the chapel
    Master July 2017
    Going to the chapel ·
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    Those are pretty bad. I'd be unhappy too.

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  • Anna
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    Anna ·
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    I would be livid. A possible explanation for the delay and state of these photos is that something happened to her camera, maybe? You still look stunning though. But I'd be hysterical.
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  • K
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    Kristin ·
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    I almost wonder if she lost the SD card from her camera or if it somehow got corrupted and she only has the second shooter's pictures from what you're describing. If it really doesn't seem like she has 2 angles of anything that's probably what happened. I'm so sorry this is happening to you! I hope that she sends the rest of your pictures.
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  • Kristen328
    Super September 2018
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    Could it be she lost the pictures she took herself and all she had to work with was the 2nd shooters pictures? Regardless, i feel so bad for you Smiley sad
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  • fallinthegarden
    Master October 2017
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    I definitely see what you mean about the pictures being taken from the side/second shooter. I definitely don't think you're overreacting, especially if she missed some big moments and considering how long you waited to get them back.

    I know someone in the past had luck taking their photographer to small claims over really bad quality. I'm gonna try to see if I can find that thread, she laid out a lot of advice for people who had to do the same thing.

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  • Mrs. DeNigris
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    Mrs. DeNigris ·
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    We also have a theory that she accidentally deleted some pictures or something. It just doesn’t make sense...

    For reference, this is one of our engagement photos. Amazing quality.

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  • FME
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    FME ·
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    @fallinthegarden, I think it was harleybeachbride, she won that. It was such a process for her and that would be a great thread to read if it's still up.


    I'm so sorry OP. Something happened to those original pictures from the 1st shooter, these are all 2nd shooter angles. Do you think she's withholding some from you? Could something have happened to her camera? I would consider small claims court. I wish vendors were still on here, they always had great advice about things like this.


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  • Mrs. Danihel
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    I would be so mad. I am sorry this happened to you. I would have to agree with everyone, seems like your photographer lost the sd card and only had the 2nd photographer's card.
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  • FME
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    Noooo way. Something happened for sure. Take her to court. This is horrible and my heart breaks for you.

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  • Anna
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    Anna ·
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    Or maybe after you threatened to sue she went and rushed a bunch of pictures out to you without editing. Whatever happened, she is grossly inadequate and I hope you do leave her a poor review. I'm so sad for you.
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  • fallinthegarden
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    Yes! I've been searching and searching because she really laid out exactly what all she did to win, but I can't find it.

    There's such a huge difference in quality there, and it definitely seems like the photos from her main camera might not exist anymore that I think you'd have some luck.

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  • Sara P.
    VIP October 2018
    Sara P. ·
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    Oh wow! I'm so sorry this happened to you. I cannot imagine the devastation. I would straight up ask your photographer what happened to all the pictures taken where you're looking at the camera. Tell her you're very disappointed in the quality of these photos that you waited months for and you'd like to give her a chance to explain it make it right before you take further action. Regardless, you look beautiful in your pictures. Keep us posted.
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  • Kaylyn
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    Kaylyn ·
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    I’m so sorry! This is really a bummer, I hope she reaches out to you and give a good explanation.
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  • plangalCG
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    You are not overreacting. These are awful—they look like they were taken with soneone’s Phone.
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  • Amanda
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    Court .. make sure you print out all corapandrnce and a usp of the pictures ..
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  • K
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    Kelly ·
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    Oh my gosh this is heart breaking. I am so sorry. I’d be pissed and sad. Ugh. You do look gorgeous, and you’d be surprised at how good some phone pics can turn out, so hopefully people can submit those and you can find a few gems. Not that that’s fair.
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