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Help! How to fire my photographer

Hi, this is a little out there but I need help. We have had nothing but problems with our photographer. Our first mistake was paying up front for the entire package. When we went to take out engagement photos, I asked the photographer to complete a couple of poses that we wanted. None of which were done. The photos were then given to us 4 weeks later while other engagement sessions took precedent over ours and were completed in a timely manner and were done before ours were. Another problem was the quality of photos. The background was completely washed out and my hair was everywhere, poses didn't turn out well. You have a digital camera! FIX the problem while we were there! but she did not. The last problem was when I asked for the photos- She stated that we did not have print release rights. I have looked over 100s of photographers and when this photographer stated that she would give us a CD with all of our engagement and wedding photos we did not know that they would have her logo all over them. She never made us aware that we would have to pay for printing rights and were never given the option to add that to our package or let us know what package included it. So now she is telling us that we have to pay $825 to print our own photos or print each photo for $3.99 each. Is there any way there is a void in this contract. Our wedding is a year and a half out so I feel that we should atleast just pay for the engagement session and I get the rest of my money back. She has plenty of time to get someone for our wedding date. I just want out of this contract and our money back to find a decent photographer!

Re: Help! How to fire my photographer

  • I'm no laywer, but if you signed a contract I think it would be difficult to get out of it.  That is the point of a contract.   How does the contact read regarding copyrights or the cd are you getting?  It should specify exactly what you are paying for.  
  • Yep, you need to refer to your contract. What does it say about print releases? What does it say if you break the contract? 
    Lurkers, Always read your contract carefully before signing it. GL!
    Shadowek said:
    Hi, this is a little out there but I need help. We have had nothing but problems with our photographer. Our first mistake was paying up front for the entire package. When we went to take out engagement photos, I asked the photographer to complete a couple of poses that we wanted. None of which were done. The photos were then given to us 4 weeks later while other engagement sessions took precedent over ours and were completed in a timely manner and were done before ours were. Another problem was the quality of photos. The background was completely washed out and my hair was everywhere, poses didn't turn out well. You have a digital camera! FIX the problem while we were there! but she did not. The last problem was when I asked for the photos- She stated that we did not have print release rights. I have looked over 100s of photographers and when this photographer stated that she would give us a CD with all of our engagement and wedding photos we did not know that they would have her logo all over them. She never made us aware that we would have to pay for printing rights and were never given the option to add that to our package or let us know what package included it. So now she is telling us that we have to pay $825 to print our own photos or print each photo for $3.99 each. Is there any way there is a void in this contract. Our wedding is a year and a half out so I feel that we should atleast just pay for the engagement session and I get the rest of my money back. She has plenty of time to get someone for our wedding date. I just want out of this contract and our money back to find a decent photographer!

    :kiss: ~xoxo~ :kiss:

  • We need more info regarding the actual contract to try to help you out. Can you type it up here or paste it (blocking out personal info and business name)?
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