Photographer bailed...

She should definitely provide you with a new one for the same price

Where is your wedding? I'm on mobile so it's not easy for me to see where you are. I got a lot of calls from George Street Photography early in my search. I believe they are a national company. You might try them. I'm sorry, that's really, really, really awful. What was her back up plan in case she got sick? You might call that person or your second shooter (if you had one).

Will she provide you with a replacement?

Wowww.Im sorry thats so shitty. Keep us posted on what happens

If she is a professional and you had a contract I would think you have two options 1) get a full refund on all monies paid and you find a new photographer yourself (not ideal) or 2) she find a replacement photographer to shoot your wedding. If she has been a photographer for a while, she should have a solid network of people.

She should definitely come up with an alternative for you... that just sucks

I am so sorry! What a mess. And how did she not realize it until just now?! VERY unprofessional!

Wish you the best of luck to find a new photographer!

Try to explain to any potential new ones what happened and see if they can't try to match the price or at least give you more time to pay (if you need it).

That's insane! I'm sorry she's doing this to you! This is my biggest fear...

And how do you forget your son's graduation date???

That is ridiculous. She's not available for the entire day? I'm sorry, if I did this, I'd suck it up and do the wedding I was contracted to do.

I didn't ask about an alternative, I got upset and mean and hung up on her. I'll call back when I calm down. I'm so upset.

Oh my goodness.. I am so sorry this happened to you. What kind of person forgets their own child's graduation? I would definitely look over your contract most should have something in the contract that says the photographer will find another similar replacement for the same price if for some reason they can't be there.

Son's graduation is two hours away and starting the same time as my ceremony (because I know what school he goes to, not because I was nice enough to ask her about it) so there's no way she could do both. I'm so mad/sad/frustrated. Ughhhhh. Bitch better have a replacement when I call her.

Did you sign a contract? My contract specifically states that if my photographer cannot be there for any reason, that she is to provide us with a comparable alternate (ie someone with the same skill level) for our event.

I did but we're in the car heading towards Portland for the Bach parties and the contract is at home.

Get your money back tomorrow. Call Jim Yeager Photography in Portland. He tries his best to help people out budget wise and he travels. He'd probably be able to work something out with you if he happens to have the date open.

You can also check out the thepros.com

They are just like all those other nationwide companies. It is just another option for your search. I have a $50 coupon you can use for thepros.com.

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This is all I can to help. I hope something works out for you.

Wow! I could maybe understand if your photographer had a true family emergency. Graduation is a date known well in advance. That is a very poor excuse from your photographer.

I would lose it. But being a bitch won't solve this issue either. If you're nice, she might be more helpful in finding you a good replacement, even if your feelings are valid.

Ohh man, how awful. I'm so sorry. That is so unprofessional!!

Where will your wedding be? Maybe some of the gals here know of someone who can help!

My wedding will be in Amity Oregon, about an hour from Portland. I'm stressing hardcore, I've called or messaged everyone I know that even dabbles in photography. FH's grandma is a professional photographer but I don't want to make her work her grandson's wedding. She offered in the beginning and we turned her down, I guess she can save the day if I can't find an available replacement. But she's my last resort for sure.