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Photographer... need advice...

bsn1752bsn1752 member
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in Texas-Dallas and Ft. Worth
OK - so I don't know what to do!  

Photography Company A is a family friend... and I thought we were going to book with them, but when they sent the contract over to me, it was way more than I was expecting.  I was still receiving quotes from other photographers that I had requested... well, in comes a quote from Photography Company B which was HALF of A's quote... and I love both of their work.  So how do I break it to Photography Company A that I'm going with Photography Company B??  I don't want anyone to have hurt feelings... ugh!

Any advice?
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Re: Photographer... need advice...

  • shortgirltxshortgirltx
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    edited December 2011
    Maybe just explain that what A quoted you is more than you have in your budget and B is in your price range.

    Would you want to stick with A if they come down in their prices? 
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  • angieandjamesangieandjames member
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    edited December 2011
    Just be honest with them.  Just say that you really love their work, and would have loved to work with them, but your budget just will not allow it.  Surely they will understand.  And if not, well, they are being petty to have their feelings hurt so easily - business is business, and hopefully they can see that too!  Good luck! :)
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  • Mariah09202008Mariah09202008
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    edited December 2011
    I agree. Just be honest.  They shouldn't take it personally.
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  • seujoanneseujoanne member
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    edited December 2011
    Agreed - just explain that the other company is more in line with your budget.  You can always blame the economy for why you're spending less!  ;)  You might be surprised in that they come down in price since you're a family friend.  :)
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  • NMac2010NMac2010
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    edited December 2011

    Yep, like PP's said I would just be honest.

    Your reasoning is understandable. If it's out of the budget, it's out of the budget. Tell them you didn't expect to pay that much, and you will need to find someone else who is a little less expensive. If they want to do your wedding, they'll either cut you a deal, or they'll understand and you can go with B.

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  • bsn1752bsn1752 member
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    edited December 2011
    I hope not, but since it's a family friend... that's what worries me!
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  • fallbride1109fallbride1109 member
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    edited December 2011
    Family friend or not--he's obviously still treating this as a business deal so you should do the same.  He should understand.
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  • bsn1752bsn1752 member
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    edited December 2011
    Thanks everyone... you're all very right.  I just hate doing this type of stuff!!  :)
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  • MissesKBMissesKB
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    edited December 2011
    Honesty is the best policy. When it comes to money, don't get emotions involved. Company A doesn't sound like they gave you the family friend discount so I wouldn't worry about hurting their feelings.
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  • ewinkler1977ewinkler1977
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    edited December 2011
    Which Photographer do you honestly like better?  I wouldn't go with Photographer A unless you honestly loved their work and it is far superior to Photographer B.   Don't be guilted in to choosing them just because they are a family friend.
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  • DanceDivaDallasDanceDivaDallas
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    edited December 2011
    Another Bride had a similar situation with the photographer I chose and it was a very public thing.  I went with my gut and chose the photographer I felt would be best for me.

    I'm often wrong, but I think honesty really is the best policy.  Just say what you really feel.  That has a lot of power.
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