Hate my photos

I would definitely raise your concerns. I like the idea of a 1 year anniversary shoot.

When I first saw our engagement pic sneak peek I hated them. I was on steroids and had gained some weight and was too pale, I thought. Then I remembered to chill the eff out and be kind to myself. If you're attaching self-loathing to the photos it's different, and will affect how you see them.

But from what you've shown so far, it looks like that's not so much the case and they really could have done much better than a cropped bridal and some weird shadows. Discuss your concerns with them.

I'm so sorry You look absolutely stunning though.

Reading this post made my stomach turn...we are supposed to get our photos back tomorrow and this is my worst fear. I have no advice, but I can validate that your expectations were NOT too high. This is not the work of a $4k photographer. Your bouquet is half cut off in that first picture...come on now!

I'm so sorry you're going through this. No, it doesn't make you any less married, but photos are the only thing you have left from the day (besides your husband) and I would be so disappointed if I wasn't happy with them.

I'm so sorry. I hope you can get some of your money back or set up another shoot. I know there's nothing that can replace the day-of stuff though.

I would definitely first reach out and express your disappointment. See what they say. I'm so sorry for you.

Oh no! I am so sorry.

I will agree for 4k, their work doesn't back it up...and perhaps they got lazy and their style is all over the map and nondescript. This is why I tell couples to always consider style of work and experience you'll have before choosing. I don't think your expectations are lofty per se, but more rather the way you were picking yourself apart. It sounds like you needed a photographer with a stronger voice with directing, or journalist with better attention to detail. The better ones don't do every style. It;s better to be great at one. Do you feel they delivered too many and the better ones got watered down? How many did they deliver and what percentage would you say is rubbish? Or can anything stand better post work? My offer stands to look through a gallery for you.

I would certainly bring it to their attention. I am sorry to hear it how awful it went. I'm sure you are very disappointed and rightfully so. Do you at least have some pictures taken by some friends and family?

@Sos0033- I can completely relate, as we had maaaajor issues with our photographer. Long story short, we ended up taking her to small claims court (after she dismissed our initial expression of dissatisfaction and request of a reasonable refund) the court ruled heavily in our favor, awarding us 85% of the total we paid. It was not a pleasant experience, especially connected to our special day, but I'm glad we stood up for ourselves and saw it thru to the end. If you know in your heart you did not get the service you were promised and paid for, at least speak up to see if they might make it right in some way. Our situations are different and you seem to have hired nice people so they'll likely hear you out and care....that was not our experience unfortunately. Congratulations on your marriage you looked beautiful. :+)

The photos you've posted aren't terrible. Definitely not in the $4k range, but they look like photographers in the $2k and less range. You look beautiful and the pic of you an your husband doesn't look like his eyes are closed.

I would definitely contact them. If they're all as bad as you said, then they owe you some money back period! They may have been nice but they were obviously very deceiving with their advertising, because when that's how you make a living you v don't make mistakes as simple as these.

I cannot fully judge the quality of your wedding photos @Sos0033 from what you have posted. To me they look like rookie level images. You have a valid reason to be upset. While I wouldn't advocate you writing a bad review of a fellow photographer you should know that weddingwire does not allow the removal of bad reviews. What they do allow if for the photographer to have the opportunity to respond to a bad review.