Problem with wedding photographer

[runnah]

This is ONE of those things that make this forum unbearable to be in it.

I agree.

 

[runnah]

OP make sure you do everything possible to destroy this persons reputation. They should not be doing this for money and should have their camera smashed in front of them.

 

[cgipson1]

The photographer was the same price (within $200) of other photographers in our area.

Our contract says that we will get a disc of the edited pics. (which we did get, but I think that the editing is a crappy job). I'll chat with an attorney tomorrow, and definitely will be looking into The Better Business Bureau.

If we find someone who knows what they are doing, do you guys think that the pics can be fixed? or are they beyond help?

I am a pretty good editor... but I would have tossed those!

 

[kathyt]

The photographer was the same price (within $200) of other photographers in our area.

Our contract says that we will get a disc of the edited pics. (which we did get, but I think that the editing is a crappy job). I'll chat with an attorney tomorrow, and definitely will be looking into The Better Business Bureau.

If we find someone who knows what they are doing, do you guys think that the pics can be fixed? or are they beyond help?

I am a pretty good editor... but I would have tossed those!

Hey cgibs, did you shoot this wedding? JK. I only kid the ones I like.

 

[cgipson1]

The photographer was the same price (within $200) of other photographers in our area.

Our contract says that we will get a disc of the edited pics. (which we did get, but I think that the editing is a crappy job). I'll chat with an attorney tomorrow, and definitely will be looking into The Better Business Bureau.

If we find someone who knows what they are doing, do you guys think that the pics can be fixed? or are they beyond help?

I am a pretty good editor... but I would have tossed those!

Hey cgibs, did you shoot this wedding? JK. I only kid the ones I like.

If I did... it was with my eyes closed using a sony DSLR! lol!

 

[tirediron]

I understand the feeling, but the simple fact is that many photographers include limitations on distribution in their contracts. Whether or not that was the case here, we do not know until the OP responds. Regardless, it is unlikely the copyright was transferred and the fact that she paid for the images is likely irrelevant.

I'm sorry that some of you find this annoying, and I appreciate that it makes the thread somewhat pointless, HOWEVER, how would you feel if your images were used in a way that you had not authorized, irrespective of the quality of the work (which was very bad indeed).

 

[kathyt]

I understand the feeling, but the simple fact is that many photographers include limitations on distribution in their contracts. Whether or not that was the case here, we do not know until the OP responds. Regardless, it is unlikely the copyright was transferred and the fact that she paid for the images is likely irrelevant.

I'm sorry that some of you find this annoying, and I appreciate that it makes the thread somewhat pointless, HOWEVER, how would you feel if your images were used in a way that you had not authorized, irrespective of the quality of the work (which was very bad indeed).

If the photographer is charging clients for their work, and are proud of what they put out there.....then why would they cared if their beautiful images are shared. Free advertising.

 

[cgipson1]

OP... please post links to an external site where these are posted! I believe that is still allowed?

 

[kathyt]

OP... please post links to an external site where these are posted! I believe that is still allowed?

I love when you push the envelope cgips! That's my boy!

 

[tirediron]

OP... please post links to an external site where these are posted! I believe that is still allowed?

Absolutely allowed.

 

[texkam]

I understand the feeling, but the simple fact is that many photographers include limitations on distribution in their contracts. Whether or not that was the case here, we do not know until the OP responds. Regardless, it is unlikely the copyright was transferred and the fact that she paid for the images is likely irrelevant.

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That's quite a can of worms you're opening IMHO. How do you know the images I or anyone else posts are really ours? I think the OP should bear the responsibility for anything posted. I see no way a harmed photog can hold TPF responsible unless they knowingly allowed this to happen. This sounds too much like what the Walmart photo police do, decide if the images legally belong to me. Wow.

 

[alvintran1998]

I can absolutely relate to the OP's problem as I've kind of experienced the problem myself. Well, it was not my wedding, but it was my uncle's wedding, and to save a few bucks, he hired a videographer and a photographer on for cheap. And the results are horrendous, the movie came out was awful, no storyline, no special effect, not seamless and the music was horrible. The photographer used flash on every photo, just shot at everything with no planning and awful lighting set up. I actually took some photos on my own point and shoot camera just for myself, and everybody who saw my photos said that they actually tell a story and capture the important moments and are better than the ones paid for.
But I guess it's true what they say, "You get what you pay for", but I guess in your case, not so much since the price was similar to others. I can't view the photos so I don't know how bad they look, but I wish you guys the best, and congratulations on your wedding!

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[Tailgunner]

What happened? I admit, I generally walk through life confused but what gives? The OP posted some photos she bought, Mods replied 2-3 times, and then the same mod turns around and deletes the photos asking for copyright proof? What did I miss? I see countless photos posted every week on here and never heard of anyone being asked for copyright proof? And what does it mean "we want know until the OP replies?" If you're worried about copyright infringement, enough to delete the photos anyways, are you seriously going to except someone's word for copyright proof? Good luck with that in court.

 

[Robin_Usagani]

I understand the feeling, but the simple fact is that many photographers include limitations on distribution in their contracts. Whether or not that was the case here, we do not know until the OP responds. Regardless, it is unlikely the copyright was transferred and the fact that she paid for the images is likely irrelevant.

I'm sorry that some of you find this annoying, and I appreciate that it makes the thread somewhat pointless, HOWEVER, how would you feel if your images were used in a way that you had not authorized, irrespective of the quality of the work (which was very bad indeed).

My wedding clients can share my photos all they want (facebook, google +, forum, etc.). As long as the photo is not commercially used and it is non editorial (if it is for editorial, I want to be aware of it and I should handle it), I will be fine. The OP is not making any money posting the photos here. It is part of running business, some clients are happy some are not. Luckily I do not have a client that is very unhappy with my work and post the photos publicly. If that does happen to me, I will just have to shoot better and make sure that does not happen to me again.

 

[astroNikon]

I think the board just wants to protect itself from any litigation for having copyrighted material on the board without approval until ownership etc can be clearly identified. Afterall, I don't think those photographers want international bad publicity/ bashing/ embarrassment.

I also noticed that the pics didn't have any "name photography" watermarked on any photos.

Even with my newbie flash knowledge, when I did the selective color challenge I had to use a flash to minimize the harsh shadows of the monkey/flowers shot in super bright sunlight. I actually used the 1/8000 shutter speed (w/o flash) just to see. Boy, that was a bright day just like they apparently had at that wedding.