The first photographer we contacted did the photography for FSIL's wedding last June. After corresponding (twice), the photographer just won't get back with us.
So we opted out.
We had another contact lined up which I contacted on Sunday (06/03). He offered me a great deal as he is good friends with a friend of my mom's. He said he was going to email me the contract, but almost a week later we haven't received anything. I'm going to give him until Wednesday, and if I don't hear back, I'll contact him again - maybe he made a typo when emailing it? I don't know.
How long did it take for other photographers to send contracts to everyone?
I know that when we told the DJ that we were going to book, I got the contract in my email that same day.
I mentioned this to my mom and she's a little surprised that we haven't received anything yet - though, like I said, I'm giving him until Wednesday before I contact him again. Maybe something major came up that has delayed him emailing the contract?
But I'm starting to lose confidence. After the first one, I was really happy to work with this guy (especially after everything we discussed!), but (maybe I'm just being impatient) I'm starting to worry that this might turn into the same situation as the other. I'm just really anxious to get the photographer booked, contract signed & deposit sent in.
Though another member here just posted her e-pictures and linked to a local photographer - $350.00 more than we're currently supposed to pay (with the one that we are waiting on the contract for), but I'd be willing to pay that extra. So I guess if this second photographer flops like the first, hopefully I can convince FI that the extra $350.00 will be worth it for this other photographer if she's not booked for our date.
But maybe this is all standard for this? What has this process been like for everyone else?