The Better Business Bureau Warns to Only Use The Top Reputation Wedding Photographers
You’ve heard the stories about wedding photographers…
- Photographers that go MIA after your wedding
- Photographers that act more like a guest, than a professional
- Photographers that simply don’t listen and leave you with photos you aren’t obsessed with
Well, these scenarios aren’t just ‘stories,’ they are reality for so many metro Detroit couples that hire self-employed or independent wedding photographers. In fact, the Better Business Bureau of Western Michigan just issued a warning to brides looking to hire self-employed photographers: do the homework first.
“Cheapest is not always the best,” said Troy Baker, the bureau’s manager of communications. WMMT News in Kalamazoo learned about Caitlin Looman’s wedding photographer horror story (turned reality) after she paid self employed photographer, Jesse Tanner $650 to shoot video of her wedding on the beach in Holland, Michigan. It was a disaster.
Looman told WMMT, Tanner was late to the wedding and sank his drone in the lake. Then, she said, he never sent the video. “He came and shot the video. He just won’t send it to us,” Looman said. “Texting, calling, emailing, Facebook, Instagram, and he’s not responding.”
When it comes to choosing wedding photography companies, the BBB recommends getting at least three estimates and hire a professional photographer you can trust.
“Make sure you’re comfortable with the person and don’t just go with the cheapest offer, because there’s usually a reason they’re the lowest priced,” said Baker.
Moral of this horror story, don’t allow someone to hold your wedding memories hostage just because it could save you a couple extra bucks. Ask yourself, what do your wedding photos mean to you?
Are You Choosing the Right Wedding Photographer?
Choosing your wedding photographers is just one of many things on your wedding planning to-do list, but it’s also one of the most important! Why? Because your wedding photos are capturing one of the most special moments in your life, something you will have to cherish for years to come.
You have an idea of the style of photos you want and people you absolutely have to have in some of the family shots, but how do you figure out whether your photographer will bring your vision to life? You may not be an expert photographer, but you are willing to pay for one, so here are some tips on how to find a good one!
Waiting for your photos for months or even a year is the last thing you want to do after your wedding! Ask exactly when you will receive your photos and look for follow-throughs of this in the reviews you read about the photographer online. Make sure the date of photo delivery is in the contract.
The Mike Staff Productions Guarantee
At Mike Staff Productions, we trust that you’ll choose the perfect person to work with because you know what you want on your wedding day! There’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all wedding photographer, DJ or videographer – we get that, that’s why we invite you to be a part of the planning process.
Let’s bring your wedding vision to life!
