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So not happy

amberlyroseamberlyrose member
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Pro-photos came back and I'm not happy at all. First, its mid September.. and I got married in July. Second, my sister's friend took better pics than the guy I paid. See for yourself- marknewmanphoto.net, go to clients, and then Amberly and Rob.
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  • jforeman5jforeman5
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    edited December 2011
    I am so sorry, I would be really mad too. They are not terrible shots, but they are definitely not professional quality either. It looks like he doesn't really know how to use a camera very well, the flash in some of the low light shots is very harsh for the most part they do just look like snap shots that any guest would have taken. I think you should definitely talk to him about this, and ask for some kind of compensation. More for your piece of mind than anything. For $1800 he should be delivering consistant quality photos, and at least use his camera well. GL, I am really sorry about your photos.
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  • v3ronv3ron member
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    edited December 2011
    oh amberly. i'm so sorry. i agree with you ... it looks like pictures i could have taken with my little nikon camera. have you said anything to him? it doesn't look like any were touched up at all. keep me updated..in the meantime i remember someone having a similar issue on this board and she touched some up on her own. it would suck to have to do that but that might make them look more professional.
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  • layla1704layla1704
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    edited December 2011
    I'm so sorry ): I would talk to him, see if he can compensate you in any way. Have you thought about doing a TTD session with a photog you really like?
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  • jolynn326jolynn326
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    edited December 2011
    So sorry... I agree with others about talking to him. If talking about the photo quality feels subjective, definitely address the fact that you had to wait. My bestie got married the end of June, and we STILL haven't seen her photos either. It's miserable for her.
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  • amberlyroseamberlyrose member
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    edited December 2011
    Bernadette, I was really considering doing a TTD with Traci and Nic, because I really do love her work. I figure if I can get down to my goal weight, that'll be my reward. I'm not a confrontational person, so I may have DH talk to him.. I'm so glad that my sister's date and my little cousin were able to get some good shots that look more professional.
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  • mandalay_415mandalay_415
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    edited December 2011
    Wow, yeah I would not be happy with those either. That's sad he calls himself a professional because it looks like zero editing has been done. I would definitely try and talk to him (even if you have DH do it) and let him know how disappointed you are. $1800 should definitely get you photos you love.
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  • patrizepatrize
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    edited December 2011
    I can see what you mean. I'm so sorry this happened to you. Is it possible some of these are raw photos? I hope you have a satisifactory outcome (i.e. refund or other compensation).
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  • spongejenspongejen member
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    edited December 2011
    i am so sorry :(i would be so upset.  even if you are not comfortable talking to him, i would really encourage you to have your H talk to him - those are just not acceptable pictures from a "professional" and he needs to compensate you guys in some way.  i really hope you can work something out.
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  • VAtoCOVAtoCO member
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    edited December 2011
    I'm really sorry that this happened to you and that you're not happy.  I agree with all the PP:- It seems like the pictures are raw....perhaps he didn't do much editing?  If he's not willing to do it, perhaps you could find a photographer who is willing to tweak a few of your favorites.- You definitely need to address this with him, both the quality and the length of time it took for him to get them to you (unless the lengthy timeframe was specified in your contract).  Even if your DH has to talk to him, I think it needs to be discussed.- A fun post-wedding shoot is definitely a great option, although not a resolution (IMO).  Lots of girls have posted about their awesome photographers, so I'm sure you could find someone to do it for you.
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  • me2reanme2rean
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    edited December 2011
    I'm sorry Amberly, that's so disappointing (believe me, I know!). I still haven't approached my photographer because of the same reasons you have, and I only paid $900! I think you should express feelings, whether through your FI or by pasting this post (and all of the responses) in an email. That's what I'm thinking about doing, that way it's not just your word, both other people not directly involved with your wedding. I'm thinking about doing a TTD with another photographer, maybe we should do one together?
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