<p>It's not unusual for a bride to have a fantasy in her mind as to what the photos will look like that may not relate to reality....managing expectations can be difficult but comes with the job.</p>
<p>Couple of "red flags" for me. You state you have been shooting weddings for a decade...does this mean a half dozen weddings, more than 100, worked/apprenticed with a couple of successful studios before striking out on your own? You're also complaining that you only had one hour and fifteen minutes for formals? 20 - 30 minutes is very common.</p>
<p>Part of the answer regarding the photos that the bride doesn't like is no problem, she doesn't have to take them or use them.....offer to trash bin them at no additional charge. Does she have a court case? Anyone can press the court and make a case but the costs tend to be prohibitive. I had a groom who fancied himself as an artist who voiced disappointment that he thought my work would be more "artful". I was very proud of the photos and was comfortable with him showing them to others. I offered my apologies that he and his bride were disappointed....but I was comfortable with my product. After working/training with 3-4 studios and shooting more than 300 weddings over the course of 10 years, that level of comfort comes fairly easy. Best wishes.</p>