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So you know those random acts of god (or whatever) in vendor contracts........
Well, our photographer has gone missing. According to the article, he was biking in a park with a large lake and it's thought that he fell and hit his head and has been missing since Tuesday evening. They have been searching the park, and the lake, but nothing yet. I cannot even imagine what his wife and children are going through
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Re: So you know those random acts of god (or whatever) in vendor contracts........
OMG that's terrible.
where is your wedding?
Good luck!
This is what our contract reads
8. photographer substitution
In the extremely unlikely event of severe personal illness or other extreme Acts of Nature beyond the control of ******** which precludes the Photographer from performing the duties of coverage ********** will attempt to arrange for a substitute photographer of high qualification, per Client approval of said photographer. The Client and ********** both assume the risks and dangers of the photographer’s travel and if the extremely unlikely event that a last-minute Act of Nature or travel disaster occurs while ********** is en route to the event the Photographer will refund the client all monies paid, less the deposit.
I blocked out the business name for privacy of the photographer
Have you contacted the studio? If you want recs for a replacement send me a PM. In the meantime I'm saying T&P that he's OK.
I guessed you were from CT as well from that. I know a lot of photographers (went to art school, a lot of my friends are professional photographers) who are out looking for him so the whole photography community in CT knows. At this point they have released his name so everyone really knows. I know its hard but I would wait a few days because I am sure there is a lot of brides (like the ones he has this upcoming weekend!) who are freaking out right now, but finding him is the biggest concern right now. If its hard to get in contact with the studio I might start calling other studios like Carla Ten Eyck, David Apuzzo and some of the other big ones as well. They I am sure have more resources. I am so sorry you have to stress about this so close to your wedding!
I am definitely not super concerned about the wedding at this point. This is someone's life, and someone who is a husband and father. I mean obviously, there is some concern because yes, the wedding is in 17 days and we will most likely need a replacement photographer regardless of the outcome, but I'm hoping that Carla will work with us to help figure out the next steps.
June 2012 Bride!
June 2012 Bride!
In the meantime, hopefully the company will be able to get you a substitute photographer in time for your wedding.
I've been trying to follow this - I'm glad he wasn't found in the lake and I'm hoping he comes home soon!
I feel like I'm experiencing deja vu......around Halloween 2 young men who had been athletes I cared for when they were in high school had gone out kayaking a day or so before Hurricane Sandy arrived and their boat overturned. 1 was rescued before hurricane Sandy hit, but the other didn't make it, and wasn't found until after the storm.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this photographer has a better outcome.
It's a heartbreaking situation. His wife is due with a baby on Christmas. I can't even begin to even understand what she is going through, but I know there is so much support and love being sent their way.
Thanks for the update.
June 2012 Bride!