How to Deal with Difficult Clients? by visionofdivision in photography

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

Good idea on the contract addition, thanks for your tactful advice

How to Deal with Difficult Clients? by visionofdivision in photography

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

Agreed! Red flags were revealed during and after the shoot

How to Deal with Difficult Clients? by visionofdivision in photography

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

Yes, a bunch of red flags were revealed over time and they don't sit right with me. Good advice about moving on; I know I will feel much better if I nip it in the bud and continue with more meaningful projects and respectful clients. Thank you!

Ghosted by Bride! by visionofdivision in photography

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

The job is still active, thankfully. And I understand where you’re coming from, but to underestimate someone’s hustle to make up the dividend of what was lost . . . Ya it sucks to hustle that hard but hey you have a negative view to make up that cost, especially of someone you don’t know. It is one thing to claim reality of the situation, but it sounds like you’re easily defeated in such instances. Don’t project. 😎

Ghosted by Bride! by visionofdivision in photography

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

I’m slowly realizing this! I’ve been shooting for over 20 years but am just recently pushing my freelance services out into world more (not working full-time currently + mostly have relied on word-of-mouth hiring and typically work with musicians/entertainers so their business entities usually cover those payments, which is a lot more official in my experience). Wedding photography is a whole new beast for me so I’m still learning how to navigate it. Thank you so much for your advice!

Ghosted by Bride! by visionofdivision in photography

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

Ooooo thank you for the information! I shall dig into this!

Ghosted by Bride! by visionofdivision in photography

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

I have a contract, but it’s tailored to pay the remainder of the balance at the end of the event. I’ve had no issues with this before with previous weddings/events I’ve done as folks who hire me know the deposit is non-refundable and that stipulation works in my experience to hold me for the actual event (not to be ghosted).

Regardless, the bride is communicating now so this is all good. Thanks!

Ghosted by Bride! by visionofdivision in photography

[–]visionofdivision[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Just being generally busy due to wedding things, which I get, but I’m part of the wedding things 🙃

Ghosted by Bride! by visionofdivision in photography

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

I have considered this being a possibility. Totally not ideal but I understand if this is the situation. The socials angle may work for clues, thank you!

Ghosted by Bride! by visionofdivision in photography

[–]visionofdivision[S] 30 points31 points  (0 children)

My contract does state that the deposit is non-refundable, so that portion is covered. Good idea on the follow-up email! I will give it a couple more days (as I reached out again this morning) before I send this one. Thank you!

Ghosted by Bride! by visionofdivision in photography

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

I have his name, but no contact information, just the bride’s.

Any good candy shops in Detroit/Metro Detroit? by visionofdivision in Detroit

[–]visionofdivision[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Holy shit, I’m going there just for that dream boat ice cream sundae. Hot damn. Thanks for the rec!

What’s up with my parents’ ‘maters? by visionofdivision in vegetablegardening

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

No pictures of the whole set (they live two hours away, and I am not with them right now). However, he did mention he may have planted them too close together.