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<blockquote data-quote="Mandikins" data-source="post: 254237" data-attributes="member: 20357">I do feel thatsince this day and age has changed things regarding communication,&nbsp; (text, email, ect.) that you were right to verify as you were in all accounts &quot;hired&quot; to do a job and if you did NOT show up for a job you were hired to do, it could ruin her special day AND put a dent in your reputation as being dependable.&nbsp; Word of mouth goes a long way.&nbsp; I would have been more worried as a bride if you would have not cared enough to check and verify.&nbsp; I know several professionals that want to produce a good relations with possible returning clients so they will &quot;bend the rules&quot; to give them special benefits to keep them returning.&nbsp; Not saying that its common or a good thing, just saying it happens.&nbsp; Also, I am a noob on here and a hobbyist at this point,&nbsp; HOWEVER, we do not know this person's FULL background except for what tiny background was offered. For all we know he could have already put some time in on weddings as an assistant and has now pulled off half a dozen weddings on their own.&nbsp; Its not fair to assume and bash.&nbsp; Remind me as a hobbyist or someone that eventually would LOVE become a full time photographer not to forget to put my full bio before asking a simple question.&nbsp; As a newcomer, bashing fellow lovers of photography (hobbyists, amature, semi pro or pro) is not what I care to see and definitely puts a bad taste in my mouth.&nbsp; I like to think we all had to start somewhere and would rather see encouragment from others than useless disapproval when it was not even asked for.&nbsp; Rookie business mistakes do not mean this person does not have amazing raw talent.&nbsp; Good luck in your future endeavors and business.&nbsp; The best lessons are the ones we live.&nbsp; <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile&nbsp; &nbsp; :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> ...to the stars and back...</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Mandikins, post: 254237, member: 20357"] I do feel thatsince this day and age has changed things regarding communication, (text, email, ect.) that you were right to verify as you were in all accounts "hired" to do a job and if you did NOT show up for a job you were hired to do, it could ruin her special day AND put a dent in your reputation as being dependable. Word of mouth goes a long way. I would have been more worried as a bride if you would have not cared enough to check and verify. I know several professionals that want to produce a good relations with possible returning clients so they will "bend the rules" to give them special benefits to keep them returning. Not saying that its common or a good thing, just saying it happens. Also, I am a noob on here and a hobbyist at this point, HOWEVER, we do not know this person's FULL background except for what tiny background was offered. For all we know he could have already put some time in on weddings as an assistant and has now pulled off half a dozen weddings on their own. Its not fair to assume and bash. Remind me as a hobbyist or someone that eventually would LOVE become a full time photographer not to forget to put my full bio before asking a simple question. As a newcomer, bashing fellow lovers of photography (hobbyists, amature, semi pro or pro) is not what I care to see and definitely puts a bad taste in my mouth. I like to think we all had to start somewhere and would rather see encouragment from others than useless disapproval when it was not even asked for. Rookie business mistakes do not mean this person does not have amazing raw talent. Good luck in your future endeavors and business. The best lessons are the ones we live. :) ...to the stars and back... [/QUOTE]

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