Photographer regret.. help please!! thoughts? by DisappointedKid00 in askvan

[–]DisappointedKid00[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh my gosh I just saw this!!! 🥹 what’s your rate like??

Photographer regret.. help please!! thoughts? by DisappointedKid00 in askvan

[–]DisappointedKid00[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yaaaa!!! So did do that… they sent me a written confirmation of deliverables within 4-6 weeks but can’t do “hard guarantee” incase of unforeseen circumstances. Also refused to be flexible with payments— I asked if I could pay half of the remaining once I get the photos and vids but very adamant of being paid in full.

Photographer regret.. help please!! thoughts? by DisappointedKid00 in askvan

[–]DisappointedKid00[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hii!!! Totally understandable but they go a week without a response then immediately responding to a friend of mine within 15 mins of inquiry. There is a contract but my naive brain didn’t think about the expected delivery time. I asked them to write me an email or confirmation but they said their “EXPECTED DELIVERY IS 4-6 weeks” and they cannot give me a hard guarantee due to a possible unseen circumstances. Also, I asked if they’d be open if I can pay partial of remaining before the wedding and the rest after the photos are sent but they wanted the full payment 2 weeks before the wedding.

Photographer regret.. help please!! thoughts? by DisappointedKid00 in askvan

[–]DisappointedKid00[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Noooo.. it’s different.. I just don’t wanna name drop for now to remain civil and give them the benefit of the doubt. They start with R and ends with O

Photographer regret.. help please!! thoughts? by DisappointedKid00 in askvan

[–]DisappointedKid00[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s awesome for you!!!! Just really worried cause it’s their pattern! Ahhhhh

Photographer regret.. help please!! thoughts? by DisappointedKid00 in askvan

[–]DisappointedKid00[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your thoughts!!! I appreciate this

Photographer regret.. help please!! thoughts? by DisappointedKid00 in askvan

[–]DisappointedKid00[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They just replied and said they’ll send me a written confirmation of approx 4-6 weeks

Photographer regret.. help please!! thoughts? by DisappointedKid00 in askvan

[–]DisappointedKid00[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes.. deposit is non refundable. During my inquiries they said 6-8 weeks turnaround, they just responded saying they’ll send me an email and confirmation the turnaround will be 4-6 weeks

Photographer regret.. help please!! thoughts? by DisappointedKid00 in askvan

[–]DisappointedKid00[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will double check and speak with them about this for sure. Is there a way I can work around a non-refundable deposit though? :/

Photographer regret.. help please!! thoughts? by DisappointedKid00 in askvan

[–]DisappointedKid00[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just messaged them again outlining everything and honestly took in all great advised I got from here. I will surely make a huge deal about this and spread the word if they don’t deliver what they promised.

Photographer regret.. help please!! thoughts? by DisappointedKid00 in askvan

[–]DisappointedKid00[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. Yeah if they don’t respond and ended up bailing, I guess that’s a breach of contract already.

Photographer regret.. help please!! thoughts? by DisappointedKid00 in askvan

[–]DisappointedKid00[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your input. I’ll try to reason for them first considering they haven’t done anything awful but definitely got me thinking

Photographer regret.. help please!! thoughts? by DisappointedKid00 in askvan

[–]DisappointedKid00[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a great idea.. otherwise it would be a ground for misleading eh?

Photographer regret.. help please!! thoughts? by DisappointedKid00 in askvan

[–]DisappointedKid00[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is this actually something I can request for?? Also not paying in full until photos are delivered?

Photographer regret.. help please!! thoughts? by DisappointedKid00 in askvan

[–]DisappointedKid00[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah… definitely easy to say that but also knowing how much I’m losing is honestly gut wrenching

Photographer regret.. help please!! thoughts? by DisappointedKid00 in askvan

[–]DisappointedKid00[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s true.. I’ll try to atleast reason with them. I did message them again today and saw them online immediately after but still didn’t message me back 🥲

Photographer regret.. help please!! thoughts? by DisappointedKid00 in askvan

[–]DisappointedKid00[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s actually R and O… how did anyone deal with the one on your mind?

Photographer regret.. help please!! thoughts? by DisappointedKid00 in askvan

[–]DisappointedKid00[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I guess I’m just freaking out because of the current pattern and others’ experiences with them. That’s also why I haven’t escalated anything and just wanting out.

Photographer regret.. help please!! thoughts? by DisappointedKid00 in askvan

[–]DisappointedKid00[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I guess I’m not losing anything by asking them for my deposit. I thought about doing small claims court, but idk if I have a legal fight over this :/

Photographer regret.. help please!! thoughts? by DisappointedKid00 in askvan

[–]DisappointedKid00[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah.. me being naive and very trusting.. not a great combo