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Dedicated October 2019

Waiting for Wedding photos

M, on November 16, 2019 at 8:16 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 5
So after our wedding on October 13th, I realized I never gone over how long it would take for photos to get back us. Our engagement session took less than two weeks but I knew these would take longer. I emailed our photographer on November 1st and her response was “I’m aiming for by or before November 13th and I’ll send you some sneak peeks sometime next week” on November 10th I get another email that she would need until the 15th and I’ll get sneak peeks in a few days. It’s the 16th now and I haven’t gotten either. I see from her social media she’s always at different weddings and even traveling out of country so I honestly didn’t expect to get all the photos within a month. I was very surprised when she said that initially. However, I would like a sneak peek of a couple photos so I could get thank you cards ordered and sent ASAP. Is it rude or too soon after the 15th to email her asking for sneak peeks or should I wait it out longer? Overall this photographer has been great and I understand it takes time but I’m only going off what she has said to me.

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Latest activity by Amber, on November 16, 2019 at 2:34 PM
  • Nemo
    Master August 2018
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    As far as thank you cards go, I’ve only ever received one thank you card with a wedding photo on it. We just bought the packs from Target and most everyone we know has done the same.


    I don’t think it is unreasonable for you to reach out, but I would wait until Monday to send anything. What does your contract say about a timeline for getting photos back? Ours was 6-8 weeks and ended up taking almost 10.
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    Every thank you card I’ve received had a photo, it’s probably just depends on the group or area. But it didn’t state in the contract, my fault for not checking before.
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  • Nemo
    Master August 2018
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    That’s just one of those things you don’t think about at the time, I totally get it. It’s hard to wait for those photos! We got zero sneak peaks so I totally under your pain...if we could go back, we would ask our photographer for some sneak peaks.
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  • Kelly
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    Maybe tell your photographer you're hoping to use a photo on your thank you cards, and could she send you over a few sneak peaks? Might get the ball rolling.

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  • Amber
    Dedicated October 2020
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    Our photographer said wedding photos would take 6 weeks to get back but we'd get a few sneak peaks sooner. When we did our engagement photos he said it would only be 2 weeks. Slightly after 2 weeks I noticed a sale for printing for Veterans day so I just told him about the sale and asked if I should expect the photos before the sale ends or should I be on the look out for the next one.
    I think it really makes a difference if you explain why you need the photos and just ask when to expect them. Just make sure to word it politely and be understanding if they'll take a little longer.
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