Surprise Surprise ..

[bigdazzler]

I don't remember the package details you originally agreed or what you are now offering but there is always a happy price. If the new quote you have given them is your "happy" price including all of the perceived hassles then go for it. If they don't come to your happy price then wish them good luck.

Exactly my approach for now Vince. Im not too bothered either way mate to be honest ... And as for "mucking them around" as some one mentioned above, given the history Im not concerned one iota about that.

Well see how it pans out ... Ive given them my price, if they accept it, Ill make a decision.

[davidd]

Hi

as someone who has been in business for 30 years (not photography), there are some customers who are more trouble than they're worth. I'd just walk away...

[wattsgallery]

This looks like it is going to end in tears. My view is you should have said you were unavailable. Now you are either going to (1) look like you are blackmailing them (even though it is a fair quote but they will have $800 in mind) - imagine the bitching that that will cause whether they accept it or not AND (2) if you now say you have thought about it and you don't want to do it at all it will be seen as (and probably is) a personal slight - even if a justified one.

I really hope you find a positive way out of it. Let us know how it goes.

Good Luck.

[dbax]

SNIP She was actually quite rude to me, accused me of things that werent true, and even had a bitch to mutual freidns that she wasnt getting any prints !!!

The more I think about this .. the more im inclined to write it off. SNIP

I reckon AK hit this on the head earlier but its worthrecalling your own words, she might be one to complain about everything to everyone.
It just might not be worth getting tangled up in this one.

[Gypsy]

Another one that says run now! They are not worth your time.

I would be tempted to send an email saying sorry, you have now been booked by another couple who has paid the amount in full. That way you are not just saying a flat out no, dont want your business (which I dont think adds much to your reputation), but it also tells them that other people value your work and are willing to pay in advance to book you. Ok, it's a slight white lie... but really... people would do it! So it's only a little fib.... isn't it?? LOL

[Xenedis]

I would be tempted to send an email saying sorry, you have now been booked by another couple who has paid the amount in full.

I cannot agree with the notion of lying.

All he needs to do is advise the prospective client that he is unavailable.

The term "unavailable" can mean anything, and if he decides he doesn't want the client's business, it means "unwilling".

That way there is no lying, and no volunteering of any more information than is necessary. The client is not owed an explanation.

[Analog6]

Sounds like a recipe for disaster. If you do it, make sure your contract is iron clad, that they both sign it, on every page, and if there are any alterations that they sign those too. And watch your back.

[mongo]

It would be - thanks but no thanks if it were Mongo.

[Longshots]

With all these warning signs, I wouldnt touch it. I wouldnt even offer a price. And as another long term shooter, I've learnt to trust my gut instinct.

I'm afraid this has a label of trouble with a capital T.

[Bails55]

BigD - I'm with the "run away quickly" camp. Given the history and the obvious attitude of the bridezilla, no good can come of this. Back away...and don't lose eye contact!

[jeffde]

Hi Darren. I would quickly away. (i don't run when i have camera gear in the hand)
I have decided that sometimes i'm happy they didn't pick me - Like the one who wanted a shot from above as they walked out of the church - but didn't want to pay for a 2nd photographer- didn't want posed shots and didn't want ..... you get the picture....

[antongorlin]

I wouldn't do it for them. They do not deserve it

[xkellie]

would love to see their face when they see your new quote!!

[bigdazzler]

OK ... update on the comedy that is this situation.

I sent them a revised (incresed quote) for the job. To my surprise the groom was happy and tentatively accepted ()

I then told them they had till end of July to pay me my 50% deposit to secure the date. He was fine with that also.

Now today I get an email on FB saying "Thanks for everything, but weve found someone else within our original budget" and how he appreciates everything Ive tried to do for them and he appreciates my "patience"

Im glad im not relying on the job to put food on the table eh

[kiwi]

[Xenedis]

Now today I get an email on FB saying "Thanks for everything, but weve found someone else within our original budget" and how he appreciates everything Ive tried to do for them and he appreciates my "patience"

That worked out well. It's better that a client you don't want leaves of his own volition rather than you having to decline the business.

These people were going to be an absolute PITA, and you know that.

I pity the photographer who does get their business. :-)

[bigdazzler]

He told me who he got and I had a look at the work .. lets just say theyre gonna get what they pay for mate.

[kiwi]

can we look too ?

[bigdazzler]

am i allowed to do that ??

[kiwi]

why not ? theres no defamatory comments