My photographer is pregnant!

I would definitley look into other photographers, And just straight out ask her If she thinks she'll be feeling able to do it. If she can't, just say thanks for her time anyway and move on

She's pregnant - not terminally ill. I would ask her if she felt she was up to it and decide based on her response. Three months from now morning sickness might not be an issue at all.

I understand what you are saying but at the same time a lot of woman have really bad morning sickness that can last more than 3 months I know all the woman in my family does.

I feel bad for both of you! Sometimes morning sickness lasts the whole pregnancy but in most cases it only last for a couple of months or only a month. She may or may not be better by then but she wouldn't be able to tell you right now. It sucks too discriminate her like that but i completely understand you and Im pretty sure she will too. I would definitely start looking for someone else and tell her that that way she doesnt have too worry about making it or not. You just have too think about your situation and your wedding is too close to waste your time trying too figure out if shell be better or not by then. Good luck

Don't do anything rash yet! Lots of women only get sick in the first trimester...I think it's rare for it to last the whole pregnancy. I'm sure it will be fine!

I would continue looking, but don't settle on anyone new yet. Talk to her about it and tell her that you are worried about her. See if you can find someone else who would be willing to fill in last minute if she canceled. Has she ever had kids before? Does she know if this will be a constant thing or if it will go away in a month?

Ask her if she has a contingency plan if she were to get ill again and end up in the hospital or have bad morning sickness. Like others said, that stage should be gone, but it doesn't preclude some other issue that may put her on bed rest. My ex wife's sister is in the hospital, two months from her due date (twins), and is expected to have to stay there till she delivers.

More power to her, wedding photography is a long brutal day. I am completely wiped out by the end of the night, and I'm in my early 30's and healthy!

I'm lucky in that my second shooter handles business in MD, while I handle the PA side. So if something were to happen, either of us are fully capable of carrying the wedding. You might ask if she has anyone of this caliber that she works with. If she networks in the photography circles, she should have people willing to help her out. We're a pretty tight knit group, even in the virtual presence.

As musicians, we are in a similar situation in that our participation is critical to the success of the wedding. We always have a plan B in case of emergency. I agree with Matthew that you should ask your photographer is she has a contingency plan and what it is. If it is acceptable to you and you feel comfortable, I would go ahead with her. Pregnancy shouldn't be a basis for discrimination in itself. However, if you have doubts about her ability to fulfill her agreement with you, you would be perfectly justified in looking elsewhere. You surely don't want to take any chances on your big day.

Best wishes for a wonderful wedding!

Margaret and Bill Sneddon from the Hudson Heights Duo.

She should have a second shooter should she be unable to perform her duties.

I agree with the photography professionals above. Don't rule her out just because she is pregnant. She should have a contingency plan for your approval, and the fact that she actually told you that she is pregnant only proves her professionalism and honesty - it should comfort you, not cause you alarm - since by law she doesn't have to disclose a thing. She sounds like a keeper to me.

Thanks girls for all your advice and comments. I'm gonna definitely talk to her about my concerns and see what happens. I really hope it works out!

I would check out other photographers just to be on the safe side. Hopefully, she will fine and you will have nothing to worry about though it is better to err on the side of caution.

Hello Maggie,

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