After helping out a friend on a tight budget, he offered to take their wedding photographs for a minimal fee despite advising that he wasn’t a photographer by trade. When his friend expects him to work all day without so much as a drink, he decides that he’s finally had enough of being taken advantage of!
Not a Photographer by Trade
The man is a professional dog groomer and takes numerous shots of dogs during the grooming process. People often assume he’s also a photographer, though he isn’t by trade.
A Different Kind of Photography
He also takes lots of photos of dogs all day to put on his Facebook and Instagram pages. It’s just his ‘thing,’ plus it also helps drum up extra business.
A Special Deal
One of his friends got married and, with a tight budget and wanting to save money, they asked if he’d provide a photo shoot for them. They couldn’t afford the extortionate costs of some of the other photographers, and knowing he was good at it, it seemed a reasonable ask.
A Non-Photographer’s Dilemma
He told him it wasn’t really his forte, but his friend convinced him by saying he didn’t care if they were perfect; they were on a shoestring budget, and he agreed to shoot it for $250, which was nothing for a 10-hour event.
Wedding Day Timeline
On the day of, the wedding, he found himself driving around following the bride as she went from appointment to appointment before the ceremony, taking photos along the way.
Shooting the Ceremony
He shot the ceremony itself, and during the reception, he shot speeches and people mingling. He made sure to get plenty of action shots as he believed them to be some of the most authentic and appealing.
An Exhausting Day
He started around 11 a.m. and was due to finish around 7:30 p.m. Around 5 p.m., food was being served, and he was told he could not stop to eat because he needed to be a photographer.
A Disappointment
He wasn’t overly impressed as he was tired and starving but he got on with it. However, he was quite shocked to learn that they hadn’t saved him a spot at any table. He assumed that he’d at least be given something to eat for his troubles and low rate.
Feeling Neglected
Around this time, he started to get really tired. People were becoming drunk and more animated, so it was difficult to coordinate photos. He wouldn’t have minded so much if they’d occasionally bought him a drink, but they didn’t offer at any point.
Regretting his Promise
Getting tired and more frustrated at the noise and hectic atmosphere, coupled with the lack of courtesy he was receiving, he started regretting doing it for next to nothing.
The Unbearable Heat
To make matters worse, it was also unbelievably hot! The venue was in an old veteran’s legion, and it was around 110°F with no AC. He was absolutely boiling!
The Request for a Break
Overwhelmed with the heat, he told the groom he needed to take off for 20 minutes to get something to eat and drink. He assumed he’d be totally fine about it; everyone needs a break, right?
The Groom’s Ultimatum
There was no open bar or anything. He couldn’t even get water, and the two water bottles he brought were long empty. The groom told him he needed to either be a photographer or leave without pay.
An Assumed Joke
With the immense heat, major hunger, and being generally annoyed at the circumstances, he asked if he was sure, and he said yes! He thought he might be joking, so he smiled and left the conversation.
Some Self-Care
He left his equipment somewhere safe and headed to the bar to buy himself a drink. For a few minutes, he just took a seat to rest his legs while he attempted to recalibrate.
A Stern Look
He noticed that bride pointing in his direction with a stern expression and thought, there’s no way they could begrudge him having a quick sit down. Ignoring it, he remained in his spot, drinking the two non-alcoholic drinks he had to purchase.
A Shock Remark
Next thing, the groom headed over and asked him what he was doing. He said he was taking a quick breather as he was hot and exhausted. The groom told him that wasn’t the deal! He was definitely not joking!
A Lightbulb Moment
The groom walked away looking all flustered, so the man calmly finished his drink and returned to his camera. Picking his camera up, he headed over to the groom, who didn’t look at all happy.
Make the Most of It
Standing in front of the groom, he started flicking through some of the pictures he’d taken of the day. The groom looked, a half smile on his face. Neither of them was speaking as the groom was nervously looking around the room, watching his guests.
A Drastic Move
The man then proceeded to delete all of the photos he’d taken during the day in front of the groom. That got his attention, and the groom stepped back, saying, “What are you doing?”
Quitting the Job
Once he’d deleted them, he looked at the groom and said, “I’m not your photographer anymore!” He then turned away and marched off, feeling angered but confident in his decision.
No Regrets
He had no regrets for what he’d done. He’d been taken complete advantage of and, for such a measly fee, couldn’t believe that a friend that he was helping out would be such a tightwad!
The Aftermath
He did have a few moments of feeling guilty over the next few days. Perhaps he should have just left the event and sent them the photos he’d taken and left it at that. They went on their honeymoon, and they were off of social media, but a lot of people were posting on their wall asking about photos with zero responses. Oh well, maybe they needed a lesson in friendships! He, in the meantime, realized that he preferred four-legged clients!
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