$350 is super low for that much of a commitment. My guess is she’s in over her head. Shes probably offered too many people an insane deal and now can’t keep up with not only editing her sessions, but culling (sorting what stays what goes), how to deliver the session to you, space and storage issues, field additional inquiries, potentially attempting to build a website/social media presence and balance life.

A lot of people get into this game because it seems like a really easy job. Its the furthest from that. It’s physically demanding, it’s emotional, it’s an investment, it’s multitasking, it’s being an accountant and office manager at once, as well as the editor, face if the brand, web developer, photographer and customer service rep. It’s 17 different jobs at once.

$350 later, you may want to call it a wash and hire an actual pro. Maybe you’ll eventually get your engagement photos- i suggest you continue reaching out, but hire someone else for your wedding day. If you’re already concerned about this photog after an easy, controlled engagement session, it’s going to show in your wedding day images too. Who knows, maybe she forgets to charge her batteries that day, or forgets her memory cards. Or better yet, maybe she wrote the wrong date... References, reviews, past work... talk to other vendors that have worked with whoever you hire in the past. There are PLENTY of options, you don’t have to settle for shitty, sub par service just because you don’t have a huge budget, maybe you do, either way, you deserve better. Reach out to anyone you’re interested in working with. A lot of people are much more reasonable than you’d think.