glenn_stear

I don't really like the new Photo.net. I find it difficult to find what I want but I didn't expect to find Escorts on here! Am I missing something is this a new addition to the critique pages?

<p>Well thanks for commenting everyone, it's time to close this question. I won't be offering my unasked for opinion, I'll stay out of it. They're happy with the work and in the end that's all that matters. </p>

<p>Thanks for the input guys. I wasn't going to say anything to the couple, I just feel very sad it has happened to them and they don't know it yet. There are some great wedding operators out there, unfortunately not all are what they claim to be. I think there are some shots that can be saved but it would take a photographer with PhotoShop skills and good editing nous to make a silk purse from the lot I saw. Thanks again. </p>

<p>Hi, let me explain. I was a wedding photographer for many years but am now effectively retired. I still take a great interest in photography and I'm always interested in viewing and commenting on photographs. I try to be positive in my comments and point out the good things. My question is: someone I know recently got married and obviously I was keen to have a look. Oh dear, I wish I hadn't. The photographer had arrived late and missed important shots, 95% were sub standard (out of focus, badly framed etc. etc.) Of the shots that were passable(that is in focus and roughly exposed correctly) feet were cut off, cropping was too tight and not balanced! OMG..... do I be dishonest and say 'oh yes very nice' or should I say 'you should get your money back' and point out the faults. I've not said anything yet and I'm avoiding the question as I think they will be destroyed. He has been saying how good the photographs are. To me it looks like the work of someone that says 'I have camera, can 'do' a wedding 'cause there's dosh(money) in it too! Oh well if you have any comments please answer. Sorry no examples. </p>

<p>Hi Dawn,<br>

You have loads of good advice so I'm not going to add anything these guy's have said just a bit of experience.<br>

I was intregued though, so I had a look at your shots. When I saw, it all became clear. Yes, I've been there, several hundred guests (400+ at one), the groom late, the bride an hour late (why, she knew when she was getting married surely?). In fact nothing ran to time and I don't want to be there all night either(I wasn't getting paid that much). It can just run away if you don't strictly control it early on. I worked for twenty years on weddings and had about 6 of these in all my time. I would have avoided them like the plague if I had had the choice as it does you no good at all least of all your business(I was a sub contractor). I developed a radar about such people with warning bells going off in my head. Hopefully it will resolve itself in your favour if not put it down to experience and next time don't accept everyone that comes through your door, some clients just ain't worth the hassel.</p>

<p>Good set of pics. </p>

<p>First thing to do is get the photographers contract. Go back to your photographer and get her to redo the scans and any retouching work. I think the problem is a scanner fault, if it's scratched negs(not all prints are scratched) then the problem is serious. You could go for a partial refund as you were 'pretty' happy. My guess is the digital scans are meant to be sent to friends etc. The negs for high quaility re-prints. What I can't understand is why a 'professional' wedding photographer is still using film. Don't anyone come back with film is better, it ain't. Look what a mess was made of Tucker's wedding. 7 weeks to turn around the prints! ridiculous in this digital age. Too late now of course. I hope everything goes well for you Tucker, all the best.</p>