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Seriously, photog?

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So I'm working out the schedule with my photographer when she drops a bomb on me.  Turns out - her daughter graduates from university that day and she can't commit to being there before 1:00.  This is BRAND NEW information.  What?  She didn't KNOW she would be attending commencement until now?  I don't think so.  There is no way we can have those pictures done inside an hour.  My last email with her said she would be there at 12:30.  Now she tells me she doesn't feel comfortable committing to anything before 1?  And who's to say she'll even be there then?  What - commencement ceremonies don't go long?  Traffic won't be bad and slow her down?  I mean, don't get me wrong.  I know she has a life too and her time is hers unless it's on my dime but this is kind of a big deal. 

Okay - rant over..I'm sure it will work out - but I'm pretty frustrated right now.
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  • tdmaustdmaus
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    Oh! that sucks! Can she send like an assistant before she arrives? Would that work? So the assistant can get at least some photos in before she arrives... hope all works out. Good luck!
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  • AurorasEnvyAurorasEnvy
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    Umm, I'd be seriously pissed, too.  They have graduation schedules out MONTHS if not years in advance.  I'd let her know how upset you are and that if she cannot committ to being there she should find someone else who can on her dime.  So sorry she is so irresponsible!
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  • leahstinsonleahstinson
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    I'd be rather annoyed too and no way would I EVER tell a client this information right before their wedding, EVER! That part is just completely rude on her end. 

    But, from a photographers point of view, 30 minutes isn't going to ruin anything. I am guessing these are getting ready images she is doing? If so, I can normally get those done in roughly 10-15 minutes and spend another 15 on the bride getting ready. Or are they portraits/bridal party shots? 
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  • mancila60mancila60
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    I agree with PP I would mention how far in advance you booked and that if she didn't know then and she is just finding out now after you already have a time set then she needs to find someone to be there at that time and she gets to pay. Plus if her daughter really is graduating then why would she take a job on that day? Either way it's her mistake.
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  • LuckyHeatherLuckyHeather member
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    It might not be so bad.  Maybe she isn’t planning to stay for the entire graduation ceremony?  I mean, who wants to sit through the whole thing anyway…

     

    It was poor that she didn’t tell you in advance though.  The timing could have been worked around it, or you could have found someone else.

     

    I’m sure it will work out.

      
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  • vineyard12vineyard12
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    edited May 2012
    That is just irresponsible on her part. She is a professional. She should have known MONTHS ago about graduation and should have relayed this information ahead of time so there was no scheduling conflict. Or, she should not have taken the job. I would be pretty pissed if my photographer told me this. Hopefully she can send her assistant over first so they can get some shots. Hope it works out for you.
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  • Melissa51212Melissa51212 member
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    That is really wrong of her! There not way she didn't know!
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  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] member
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    edited May 2012
    Okay - we're friends again.  She's sending an assistant to do the getting ready shots and honoring her original start time.  I am concerned that due to traffic/ceremony going long, etc. that she will be delayed but I'm just going to learn to live with it.  She was very apologetic about dropping this on me last minute, but I'm just going to move on and make it work.  Thanks ladies for listening! And thanks leahstinson for the photographer POV.  It always helps to have someone with experience talk you down out of a panic :)
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