Photographer vent (bb come in please!)

[naeljun]

maybe the esq will do something but that is frustrating. I don't blame them.

[lovelybb]

Hello there! sorry I'm late with my response... is there any documentation on the gift certificate that you can cite? I'm sure you have a receipt. You can always take her to small claims court to get the money back, but it's probably not worth the hassle.

If she's really a "pro" she wouldn't do this. I get the feeling that she might be a MWAC (Mom With a Camera) and it's "fun" hobby for her. I would never pull this crap, even if I had raised my prices. I survive based on my reputation for how I treat my clients. Word of mouth is everything so if she has a reputation for canceling, then she probably doesn't need the income and doesn't really care.

If she does shoot weddings, you can always give her a nasty portrait review on weddingwire.com if she's listed there. Otherwise, I'm not sure what other recourse you have.

That sucks though!

[lovelybb]

I'm glad she reimbursed you! Hopefully you can find another photographer who would be more than happy to take some terrific photos for your brother and SIL!!

[lovelybb]

Well it's the thought that counts!