I was SUPER excited to see this photographer. His work I have seen online is AMAZING and I just couldn't wait... we have had this appt since last week!
So MOH and I get there and he invites us in and asks me what I want... so I tell him I would like to see some of his work first, so he hands us an album, and usually at this point the photog starts to sell himself, telling us about him, about the photos we are looking at etc... well what does he do? He starts doing paper work and typing away at his computer!! He then answers phonecalls and checks his voicemail... I was kind of suprised, but whatever...
So then, all of a sudden someone comes in to pick up their proofs... the photog completely leaves us to go handle money and other issues for these people, and this wasn't a suprised visit it looked like the photog was expecting these people! Silly me thought when you have an appt with someone you actually sit with them to discuss wedding stuff....
So finally he comes back to us and was like, so, you have any questions? So MOH and I are pulling random questions out (he still hasnt volunteered any informaiton about himself).. and then he asks us to leave a deposit tonight!!! I told him I had to discuss it with FI first... he then got so pushy telling me that it is 100% refundable and then asked me like 5 times when I would like to set up my next appt for! How many different ways can I tell him I need to talk to FI first?!?
It gets even better! He asks me who else we looked at so far so I tell him and he starts knocking them because some use all digital and how dare anyone do that? digital is such poor quality blah blah blah and then starts telling me nightmere stories about photographers loosing data from there cameras because you just cant trust technology! and how anyone who charges less then him are not decent photographers because you can't make any money on charging anything less....
The man didnt ask me one question about my wedding... like if i want to see the groom before hand, where I was getting dressed and then on our way out hands be this 3-page print out telling me why it is completely necessary to see the groom before the ceremony and how stupid it is to wait until after! URGH!!! I feel very strongly about waiting to see him as I walk down the aisle!
I couldn't believe what a rude, pushy jerk this guy was! So disappointing because his work is beautiful! Bad experience! Sorry this was so long! I just had to get it out!
phew! Thanks for listening girls! You all are the best!
DCSAAB06
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Oooo, that s*cks! Sorry you had such a bad experience!!!! Just goes to show, KEEP LOOKING! You will find a great photographer!
BlondeJD
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I think I met with the same person you did. I won't put the name on here, but is the photographer located in the Port Jeff area?
NPbride
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I think I met with the same person you did. I won't put the name on here, but is the photographer located in the Port Jeff area?
Same here. I was thinking it sounded like a familiar experience. It must be the same one!
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I know exactly who you are talking about. We had that EXACT experience. Needless to say, didn't go with him. I agree his pics were gorgeous, but we didn't want to deal with the sales tactics and lack of attention we received on our first visit. I was also really annoyed that after about 3-4 phonecalls and a first visit, he had no recollection of our meetings/conversations when I went back the 2nd time (No, I don't know why I went back--glutton for punishment).
good for you for 'walking away!'
salsbride06
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i'm soo sorry. no one should have that happen to then...especially when you are planning a wedding the vendor should have their full attention on you.
Karacg
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I refused to use anyone who bashed their competition. It is unethical and unprofessional. Move on. You will be happy you did!! (But, I can't recommend our photographer - he stunk!! SOrry!)
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I think I met with the same person you did. I won't put the name on here, but is the photographer located in the Port Jeff area?
I was just thinking the same thing
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i know what you're saying... i hate it when vendors ask who else you've visited... it's like none of your beeswax...
good luck with other photogs.
MrsJ
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Hope you stay away from him.
cjb88
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I think I met with the same person you did. I won't put the name on here, but is the photographer located in the Port Jeff area?
yup
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Posted by jenniesunshine
I think I met with the same person you did. I won't put the name on here, but is the photographer located in the Port Jeff area?
yup
If it's who I was thinking of, I canceled our appointment because he was so obnoxious on the phone!
cjb88
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Hi girls!!
I have received SOOO many FMs from people asking me who the photog is, and telling me they all had similar experiences with the same guy... I did SO much searching on him before I went and I can't believe nothing negative about him ever popped up before, everything was so super positive... I guess that just reminds me that you can't always believe what you read, but Im happy that some more of you guys are now aware... I guess he didn't realize he was dealing with a LIW bride!! haha
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The thing with him is that his pictures are really good but his attitude really puts people off. There was a bride on here who used him and her proofs were gorgeous. My thinking was that I'm going to have to spend so much time with the photographer that I can't be around someone who irks me like that because I would definitely say something.
The whole 'refundable deposit' schtick (sp?) is what really rubbed me the wrong way because he just kept pushing it. He also left us sitting in the little room for a long time by ourselves while he helped another couple. Not the best customer service. He also did the same thing where he bashed other photographers after asking us who we'd seen. How can you really criticize Willi Wong and Bill Fredericks? It was definitely an experience.
jaclyncalderon
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Ok now I need to know to......please
marc_rai
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Hey, at least he made your decision so much easier. He's one person to CROSS OFF your list. I can't believe the idiot!
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Ok now I need to know to......please
I'm curious too.
cjb88
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The thing with him is that his pictures are really good but his attitude really puts people off. There was a bride on here who used him and her proofs were gorgeous. My thinking was that I'm going to have to spend so much time with the photographer that I can't be around someone who irks me like that because I would definitely say something.
The whole 'refundable deposit' schtick (sp?) is what really rubbed me the wrong way because he just kept pushing it. He also left us sitting in the little room for a long time by ourselves while he helped another couple. Not the best customer service. He also did the same thing where he bashed other photographers after asking us who we'd seen. How can you really criticize Willi Wong and Bill Fredericks? It was definitely an experience.
When you were there was the room a complete mess also??
...believe it or not he did compliment Duet!!
BlondeJD
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It was really messy--books all over the floor, etc. For someone so high on himself, I would've expected nicer surroundings
Robeymuse
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Sorry about your experience. There are a ton of great photographers out there, I am sure you will find somebody to click with! Good Luck!
traceyd
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Please FM me I need to know-I have three photography appointments next week!!!!
