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You know, as a photog I've always wondered when someone doesn't call me back whether they're just still deciding or they already went with someone else. I'd much rather know upfront if they already don't want to book me because I don't like to bother people by following up too much, and I don't take rejections personally at all, it's just part of the business.
If you know for sure you won't be booking them, I think you could do the polite thing and call her and say thank you for her time, say something nice about her portfolio if you want to, but that you've decided to go with someone else. As simple as that, no need to say anything more.
You could send a letter thanking the photog for responding and for making an offer, but informing her that you have chosen another photographer.
I would write her a quick email, thanking her for her interest but that you've decided to go with someone else. I would also keep any future correspondence with wouldbe vendors to emails only for this reason! I always hating saying No over the phone! good luck!
Yeah, keep it simple and let her know once you're certain that you won't be using her. You don't need to apologize, just thank her for her time and tell her you'll be using another photog. (No details needed)
I agree, I think it's enough to send a polite email saying you've decided to go with someone else... no need to explain why.
I agree with the others. Just send a quick e-mail and thank her for her time and say, "We've decided to go with another photographer who more closely matches our style and vision."
As long as the photographer knows it was nothing personal (which it never is) and it was a business decison, they'll appreciate the feedback and response.
This is actually a really helpful post because as a photographer I get littered with those offers to "buy leads", I figured they were all junk as choosing a photographer should be a personal and visual decision, not just some shotgun blast through the internet to find the guy that lowballs offers or whatever.
However, everyone knows interest isn't going to be shown with all inquiries. So if you don't call back, it shoudn't be a huge deal, neither will sending an email saying you went with someone else.
- Vic
I think as long as you send a nice note to thank her for her time but you have decided to go with someone else, that is good enough.
Thanks, everyone! I really appreciate the feedback.
Sending the email today so it's not on my shoulders anymore :)
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Ok, so over on Martha Stewart Weddings, there's the option to put out a request for proposal for different vendors. You put in your budget, what you'd like to get with that budget, and wait until you hear back from interested vendors.
I'm posting here in the photo section, since my main vendor issue is with a photographer. I love photojournalistic styling and love great pictures. The problem is that I used to work for a fabulous photographer, and have some photography background myself, so I know what makes a good vs. bad picture. A lot of it is personal preference, but basic things like white balance and color saturation are things any pro should have mastered long ago.
My dilemma is that I got an offer by phone from a photog whose work really doesn't do it for me. At. All. I don't want to be rude and not call her back (or let her know I'm not that into her), but I don't quite know how to handle that conversation.
Anyone have any tips?