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By Nina Callaway, About.com Guide to Weddings

Worst. Wedding. Photographer. Ever.

Tuesday October 6, 2009

I've seen some pretty bad uninspired and unflattering wedding photography in my career. But the pics of Marc and Sylvia Day's big day really take the (wedding) cake. Not only did their wedding photographer commit all of the above mortal sins, but he also went far above and beyond. There are shots where people's (and animals') heads are simply cut out of the frame. A lovely shot of the bride in her horse-drawn carriage also perfectly frames the big ugly red van behind her. And there are out-of-focus, overexposed, and extremely random shots as well. In the worst of the bunch, overexposure causes the bride's arm to completely disappear, making her bouquet look like it's floating in space. But you'll never understand just how bad these photos are until you see for yourself.

The Days recently sued and won back part of the fee they paid as well as some damages, but they'll never have the beautiful wedding photography they wanted. Make sure this doesn't happen to you! Ask these questions of your wedding photographer before you sign any contracts or end up as a headless one-armed bride.

Comments

October 13, 2009 at 4:15 pm
(1) Rev. Carleen says:

Though they certainly should be reimbursed, too often I see similar situations in all aspects of the wedding “professionals”. Couples must interview and see examples of work, rely on reviews on unbiased wedding sites (like weddingwire or project wedding), etc. I hear of couples using photographers found on craigslist because they can get a “deal”. Cheaper is not usually better. If it sounds too good to be true…beware.

November 4, 2009 at 12:55 am
(2) Carl W. Nunn says:

That is not only bad this is a art and i do it in nyc.
You must have your Game face on here. And get the job done.

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