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Just Said Yes January 2019

Waiting on engagement photos....

Mca, on June 27, 2018 at 8:04 PM Posted in Planning 0 13

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My wedding is January 2019. My fiancé and I had our engagement shoot on the 3rd of June. Our photographer told us the photos would be done in 2-3 weeks. I emailed at 2 weeks (6/17) just to check in and keep her updated that we want to send our STD (with photos) out by the end of this month. She responded quickly that my wait was almost over and they should be ready in a couple of days. Now it’s been 3.5 weeks since our photoshoot, over a week since I checked in with her, and we still haven’t heard anything, not even an update saying they are delayed. Do I email/text again? I want to maintain a good relationship with her for our wedding, but I’m impatient

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Latest activity by Mca, on June 28, 2018 at 9:40 PM

Champion October 2018
Kelly · on June 27, 2018 at 8:07 PM
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I think it’s okay to send another email and ask!
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Super October 2018
Malei · on June 27, 2018 at 8:15 PM
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I definitely think you have a lot of time before sending out your save the dates. Even if it's a destination wedding, timeline normally suggests 8 to 12 months in advance. I know that this isn't the point but if you want to maintain a good relationship with your photographer, you should give her some time to make sure your photos are properly edited. The only time I would really push is if her contract is promising a certain date to have your pictures delivered. Otherwise, you're really at her mercy.
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Savvy October 2019
Sarah · on June 27, 2018 at 8:20 PM
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Email again!

I had the same issue. I'd also make a point of mentioning that it's important to you to have a more open stream of communication -- especially if she's going to be your wedding photographer.
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Devoted November 2018
Yahaira · on June 27, 2018 at 8:23 PM
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I had the same thing, I was told 3 weeks and got it back in 5 weeks. I would say allow some time. If you don’t receive anything in a week. Than you can email again.
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Savvy February 2019
Sarah · on June 27, 2018 at 8:40 PM
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I wanted to say that i totally get it! I felt like i was super annoying to my photographer but then i took a step back and realized we are paying her this. This isn't your photographers first rodeo either so they get that you have things to send out and a wedding to plan I would email or call especially because they gave you a timeline that hasn't been met. Also i did my save the dates on vistaprint, we did a magnet style and they turned out amazing!!! good luck!!
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Champion October 2018
Kelly · on June 27, 2018 at 8:57 PM
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She is about 6 months from her wedding so she’s right on track with sending them out soon.
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Super June 2019
Kelci · on June 27, 2018 at 9:45 PM
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I would email again. You are getting close to your wedding and should be able to send your save the dates soon. I had my engagement shoot last Tuesday and within 2 days I had my photos to chose which to be edited. 2 weeks from now they will be ready. It never hurts to check in since it’s been longer than the 2-3 weeks.
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Dedicated August 2019
Jessica · on June 27, 2018 at 9:47 PM
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You can definitely email again! Something similar happened to me and I gave her some time to meet her deadline and if she didn’t I’d text her to see how everything was going. I don’t see how it would be a problem if you paid for them, as long as you’re nice about it no worries 😊 I’m sure she understands you need to get them as soon as possible
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Devoted September 2017
Mrs.Married · on June 27, 2018 at 11:47 PM
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It is busy season, but She should let you know if they are going to be late. I would send a polite email asking if you missed something from her, because it’s possible that she had them done but just forgot to send you the download link or something as simple as that. Try to be understanding though, she probably should have just sent her deadline further out. Right now, there are lots of clients who want everything immediately, and it’s also prime shooting season, which means time at the computer is extremely limited.
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Expert October 2018
Alexandra · on June 28, 2018 at 12:28 AM
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She’s only 6 months out! Definitely needs to get STDS out quickly.
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Just Said Yes January 2019
Mca · on June 28, 2018 at 9:34 AM
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We are about 6 months from our wedding date, hence why I’m getting nervous about our STD. I think you’re right though that I don’t really have a say in when I get them, especially when she just gave me a verbal estimate. 😕
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Super October 2018
Malei · on June 28, 2018 at 1:11 PM
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Omg I'm so sorry! For some reason I thought it was 2020!! I was at the end of my workday so I totally blame my bridal brain on that! Haha!
In that case, I would be super anxious, too! If I were you, I would reach out to her again and ask nicely if it's possible to get any pictures that she's worked on already. Make it clear that you don't need all of them now but, based on her professional experience (you gotta butter her up a little), if she could choose her 10 favorite that she's already edited so you can start the selection process. Then tell her to take her time on the rest... or tell her that you can expect the rest in a month or so.
This is what our photographer did. He promised a few in the first 2-3 weeks and we got about 15-20. He sent the rest about a month or two later and I could tell why he sent the 15-20 first. The others pictures, while beautiful, weren't as breathtaking as the first set he sent and edited.
You might also want to establish a timeline for the wedding ahead of time... maybe after you get the rest of your engagement photos (in email or something in writing!). Let her know that you know she'll be extremely busy but if she could get some "sneak peek" photos to you for you to use in thank you cards or to gift for out of town family before they head back home, you'd appreciate it. Our photographer promised us our thank you pic (I'm making a banner as a prop) and he also said he'll give us all the portraits that we take with our wedding party and family within that week and the rest will take about a month or two, three at the most. Hope this helps and you get your pics back soon!!! Sorry again for the confusion!
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Just Said Yes January 2019
Mca · on June 28, 2018 at 9:40 PM
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Ok guys...I went ahead and text her today. Turns out she sent the link to our gallery 7 days ago, but spelled my name wrong when addressing my email. I about cried, knowing the stress, frustration, and anxiety I've felt the last week could have been avoided, but I'm so relieved to have our dang photos! Thanks everyone for the advice and boost - I'm SO glad I reached out today and didn't wait any longer than I already had!
Finally
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