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Are you willing to split up the maracas?

I know how you feel. I had my BD shoot at the end of April and still have yet to receive my book...yet a girl who's shoot was at the end of may got hers at the beginning of June. I am so upset. Hope you get your pictures soon. And can't wait to see them.

Okay....here we are going on 1 month since he told me he would order my book....still no book and not contact with him. I have attempted to call and email with no responce. I have given up hope that I will get this anniversary gift I so wanted to do. I wasted time and money to have this done and have nothing to show from it. I will NEVER use his company again and will NEVER give his name out for anybody looking for a photographer. This has been the worst experience ever. I am happy that the other girl got her book.

No book yet. I am gonna cry

Still no book....Two weeks waiting....said it would be here last Tuesday. I am one bummed bride.

Still no book. I am a little bummed, but still waiting. He said he would send the tracking number and he hasn't done that....hoping he actually ordered it this time like he said he would. LOL. Crossin my fingers! Could ya'll cross yours for me too? Thanks!

Just PMed you about the fans.

Welcome to the forum! You will walk away with many ideas and, believe it or not, many new friends. Good luck planning your vow renewal!

Do you know the Ebay seller you bought the second necklace from?

Oh My Goodness...I LOVE the plates for your centerpeices. Where did you find those?

Quote: Originally Posted by LC_Rachel I'm glad everything worked out, but I hope it's a lesson learned. 1. Get things in writing. 2. when getting things for free, be more understanding and appreciative. Granted, this guy DID promise you a book for your time- that's it. No time line was agreed upon, so you would think you would be a TAD more understanding that you didn't have a quick turn around. Remember- photogs are business people. Not fairy godmothers. They def don't want to give up their time for nothing either. I don't think I would have been as bummed had I not been in contact with the other girl to find out she recieved her book a little less then two weeks after her shoot. But all is well now. Quote: Originally Posted by YoursTruly whew! this thread was exhausting ! I need a nap after reading..... My brain hurt everytime I wrote on it....so I'll take an advil and you can take a nap. LOL

I actually found some cute boy shorts and thongs at Old Navy. And if you're not busty....like I am...they have really cute bras to match. I think they go up to a C cup. Check them out!

I just got off the phone with him...basically it was lack of communication between us. I sent him the email with my quote and thought I included in there the approval to order the book....he said he didn't want to order the book without me actually 'saying' the words I approve. He is going to order my book tonight and I should have it at my house on Tuesday. I guess a lack of communication along with assuming things got the better of me this time. I guess what they say is true....If you assume you make an ASS OUT OF YOU AND ME. Thanks for everybody's input and hope this doesn't happen again to anybody. Sensatori Bride - What kind of book is it you got?

Okay, so I just got my message about her getting her book. I am soooo happy for her. From what I gather from her, he is reading this post and if he is, why hasn't he contacted me to find out the deal? Also, he told her he was waiting on me to give him the okay to order the book.....why did he tell me on the 27th that my book was ordered. I will be calling him on my lunch break and will hopefully have this resolved. Another thing I will point out is, I am happy I did this, I have no regrets with doing the shoot, the only regret I DO have is not having anything in writing. I was really pleased with my pictures and he is talented, but lack of communication between he and a client seems to be an issue. I hope we have BOTH learned from this and will help with his work ethic.

It isn't like I am hounding him about it. I stopped emailing him because he wasn't emailing me back. He said I would get my book in 7 days. So....I guess I will just wait it out. I am thnakful for everybody that has given their input. Also, he hasn't said what kind of book it will be.

Quote: Originally Posted by JUSTUSTWO My only advice is along the lines of what Desiree asked you. If he were'nt responding to my emails or phone calls, I'd go to his studio/unfinished basement, during business hours & try to get it resolved. I do hope that this gets resolved for you. His studio is a three hours away....but I guess I can do it...LOL

Quote: Originally Posted by Tlseege As for the 30 prints, for a portfolio shoot, that actually sounds about right. But I did a total of 6 hours of shooting. I was hoping for at least double the 31 that I was shown. As far as the turnaround period I have no problem waiting it, just a matter of him not even making an effort to contact me back reguarding anything after the 27th and he HAS been in contact with the other bride. You can not favor one over the other if they were given the same services...free shoot/free book. If he rushed hers....that is fine, but at least give me the heads up as to what is going on...don't just leave me out there wondering. KWIM?

Quote: Originally Posted by Sensatori Bride I am the "other" girl. This is a very unfortunate situation and I hope that we both get what we were promised. My shoot was free as well but I was very clear with him as to when I needed the book and he said ok. I have everything in writing. It is not definite that I will get my book on tomorrow as I am still waiting to hear back from him. I leave next week so I hope he responds to my email soon! I didn't want to bring you into all of this. And I hope that everything that I have posted about the 'other girl' has been correct...if not feel free to correct anything stated. I tried very hard to get my many many many dates correct. I wasn't aware your shoot was free also. I do hope this is a fluke and can be fixed.

Quote: Originally Posted by *Heather* See her post above - looks like she is in more of a rush, so that definitely could be the reason! Well, when he and I first met, I told him it was for an anniversary gift which was May 5th, but I understood there was no way I could get it by then...he said I should have it soon after that...then many many things keep coming up and still no book. I hope BOTH of us get what we agreed to.....and to make note of to the previous posts....like the TA....I was not aware that her shoot was free as well, so this is not a matter of paying clients vs. non-paying clients.

Quote: Originally Posted by *Heather* Is her wedding before yours? That's the only reason I can think of to explain it...? Maybe she was in a rush. I believe her wedding was prior to her shoot. Like at the beginning of May.

No, his 'studio' was in his unfinished basement, with proper backdrops/lighting. Then the second shoot was in a hotel room. From what I have gathered the other girl had her shoot on May 30th and is getting her book tomorrow...June 9th. Her shoot was, I THINK, in the studio. Giving her 10 days including 4 weekend days. 6 Days for her to get her book!?!

He ordered my book on May 27th, which before the other girl even had her shoot..and she is getting her book tomorrow. That and the lack of communication between him and I is giving me a very uneasy feeling. I should have had my book by now. I have tried calling him and emailing him with no luck. At this point I am stuck with no anniversary gift fro FI and nothing to tell him as to when he should expect it.

As I stated he ordered my book on the 27th, and the other girl's shoot was on the 30th. I have emailed him to find out the status of my book with no reply from him. Also, this is a photographer that doesn't do weddings only BD sessions. And he is still not well known in the area.

Also, I am not trying to sqeeze more out of this guy. I want what I was promised that is all. And yes if I do not get what was part of the agreement, I do not want him having my pictures for his use and I will take him to small claims court and get what was part of the agreement.

I am sorry but I do disagree with you. I have not gotten what was promised, I do not have a book of pictures as promised. Also, I do not have an issue with paying clients coming first. But with all due respect, my shoot was a month before hers and she has been able to get her book in a matter of a week and a few days. He will not email me back as he has been in contact with the other customer. On another note he promised me on many different occassions that he would post additional pictures. I got 31 to view...doesn't seem like a lot when we did 6 hours of shooting. The other girl did one session and she had more pictures then I did to begin with. I posted this thread hoping to get help, not to be bashed for being worried.