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Wedding photography is an art form that requires skill, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to the couple’s special day.
Wedding photography immortalizes the beautiful moments of love, joy, and celebration, capturing memories that last a lifetime. Imagine, your wedding photographer deletes all of your pictures in front of you? Nobody wants that, right? But what happens when the boundaries between professional responsibilities and basic human needs blur? A seemingly ordinary request turned into a challenging ordeal for one photographer, who found himself caught in a whirlwind of circumstances beyond his control. What started as a favor for a friend’s wedding quickly escalated into a battle against extreme heat, hunger, and the absence of basic amenities. As the pressure mounted, this photographer was faced with an agonizing decision: to fulfill his obligations or prioritize his well-being. Scroll down to know what he chose.
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OP, a dog groomer, enjoys taking numerous photos of dogs throughout the day and sharing them on social media, despite not being a professional photographer and rarely photographing subjects other than dogs.
OP agreed to shoot a friend’s wedding after being convinced by the friend’s assurance that perfection wasn’t necessary due to their tight budget. OP agreed to photograph the 10-hour event for a fee of $250, considering it a minimal amount.
OP spent the wedding day driving around and capturing moments as he followed the bride from various appointments before the ceremony. He photographed the ceremony and continued taking pictures during the reception:
OP found himself unable to take a break for food during the wedding around 5 pm and was not allocated a seat at any table. Exhaustion began to set in, and OP started to regret agreeing to photograph the wedding for such a low fee.
OP reached a breaking point and requested a 20-minute break to eat and drink but OP was informed by the groom that he had to choose between fulfilling his role as the photographer or leaving without payment. OP deleted all the photos in front of the groom and quit:
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Many people have asked the couple about the wedding photos but they have not responded:
In a situation where extreme heat, exhaustion, and hunger threatened to overshadow the joyous occasion, OP’s decision to prioritize his health and well-being was a crucial act of self-care. While the commitment to professional responsibilities is important, it should never come at the expense of one’s physical and mental health. OP was faced with challenging circumstances, including extreme heat, hunger, and lack of basic necessities. Feeling disregarded and undervalued, OP made the decision to leave the event after the groom insisted on prioritizing photography over their well-being. It is understandable that people who were expecting to see wedding photos might be disappointed by the lack of response.
OP risked his health to cover that event:
OP was doing the couple a favor by covering the event:
Bride and groom are entitled people:
That’s how you get great candids:
“The dogs are much better people than these ‘friends’”
Should the photographer have handled the situation differently? We encourage you to share your thoughts and insights in the comments section below.
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