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What would you do - photographer problem!!

tedfordktedfordk
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in Ohio-Cincinnati
Hi everyeone,
I just got back my engagement pictures and there are only a handful of pictures that I actually really like...red flag!! So I emailed my photographer and said I was concerned. Did all of you guys love your e-pics or am I just being super crazy about worring??  I told my photographer that I wanted to send him pics of what I liked for wedding pictures so that he would know what my preferences were and they wrote back saying that they have a specific style and that's what they shoot....not exactly what I was hoping to hear.

What would you do?  I'm freaking out.....
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Re: What would you do - photographer problem!!

  • dwest2201dwest2201
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    edited December 2011
    I'd find someone else if you are not comfortable and confident in their work... you do not want to be worried about the pictures.  They are the one thing that you will keep and keep out to show off for years to come!

    Who is the photographer by the way?  PM me if you don't want to tell everyone!
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  • mahoganieyesmahoganieyes
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    edited December 2011
    Sorry you have to deal with that. Are the pics horrible or just the style?


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  • babooxbaboox
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    edited December 2011
    That sounds like a bad situation.  What is it that you don't like--just not your style, or are they unflattering?  Are you already under contract with him for the wedding too?
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  • afloggieafloggie member
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    edited December 2011
    Wow that is definitely not something I would like to hear from my photog 
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  • tedfordktedfordk
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    edited December 2011
    I don't really think it's the style I don't like, There were just some weird things in the pics that weren't flattering (ie. my finance's bottom of shoe was showing in almost all of the pics of us sitting down, my fiance was wearing a white polo and the angle that the photographer took the pics he was right in line with a white door....um that blended in completely) just stuff like that.  I like the unposed, laughing cute pics, just thought there would be more direction if the photographer was paying attention to those type of things....  I can't see what they are seeing through the lense or I would have changed things...just frustrated!
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  • Vendygirl921Vendygirl921 member
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    edited December 2011
    If you did not like the Engagement photos then find another Photographer for you wedding because they are not going to change. No harm in that. If they are unwilling to work with you GET OUT and find someone who will and is wiling to hear what you have to say about what YOU want. If they are really good they will work with you or even send you to someone who would be more your style.

    So get out now.

    Good luck.
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  • muamanda18muamanda18
    100 Comments
    edited December 2011
    I would say get out now. Can you PM me who your photographer is so I can be sure I don't have them also. If you need a new photog rec I'd be happy to give you one (assuming we don't have the same one).
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  • glassslippergirlglassslippergirl
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    edited December 2011
    WOW that is not good! E-pics to me are like try-outs....lol. Maybe at first be honest with him, tell him what you did not like about the engagement pictures and maybe see if he will do a reshoot. If he is not willing, then I would definately find someone else!

    I loved my e-pics which solidified our choice. I think photography is one of those things that needs to be your style or you will not be happy with the pictures.

     If you don't like his style and he is unwilling to change I would find another photographer. It may be tough to be out of the money for the deposit but it would be better to be out that than dislike your wedding pictures.

    Can you let me know who it is also? Thanks a bunch and GOODLUCK!
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  • elizabowelizabow
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    edited December 2011
    I would call Paul Ludwig.  He is amazing.  His website is www.paulludwig.com. You'll love his work.  Take a look at his galleries and see if his style and eye suits you.  Ditch the other photog....they need to listen to you and what you want!
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  • clearheavensclearheavens member
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    edited December 2011
    Get out now.  e-pics are much easier to take than wedding pics, and if they can't get the technical or artistic issues out of the way now, it will be worse on the Big Day.  You can try to remedy that as much as you want with instructions but I don't think it will help much.  I'm so sorry you have to deal with this but this will save you from any regrets or heartache 2, 10, or 50 years from now.
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