So frustrated...maybe its just me

[mom2aidan]

Okay back story:
Teenage bridezilla calls me to do her wedding. I agree (before I find out she is a bridezilla...let alone teen) and then it escalates. It gets so much that as a photographer, and for my own health sake (too much stress and drama) I back out and do the nice thing and find her another photographer so I didnt leave her hanging. In the end, she actually got better photos than I could've given her (back when I was just starting out) all for free (from the other photgrapher).
Anyways, it got so much, I kept turning her business down. Yes it is business, it is money but no thank you to the stress and drama!
Anywho, she has decided NOW that she too wants to be a photographer. Oh great, here we go...not another one LOL! So she goes out and buys a BRAND NEW D3000, flash, studio lights/strobes, props, backdrops, backdrop supports, and the entire shabang not knowing ONE THING about photography. How do I know? She called me up asking if I can show her how to work the camera (I have a D200) and how to do all that "photography stuff" (in her words).
Well she is wanting family photos of her and her hubby soon and of course, I declined and told her I could give her a list of photographers for her. Well, a friend of hers agrees to take them for her with HER D3000. EEEK!!! This friend admits (before offered to use the camera) that she has to get "a camera and stuff first" before shooting them. Then they talk about how they will go to the Canals (Las Colinas), Gaylord, and the Botanical Gardens (all places with fees/permits needed) and even said AFTER I NICELY informed them of the fees/permits that they dont care if they get kicked out. They will just "do it in style and start running while still snapping photos". Really???
It is people like that, correct me if I am wrong, who make places make photographers pay fees or have permits to shoot in those places. Also, it could make the place(s) say "you know, we dont need any photography business" and not allow us photographers to take photos there anymore period. I tried to tell her of the consiquences and she just said "well I will tell them I am not a real photographer". Ummm..how do you plan on getting away with that while you are holding a D3000 with a battery grip on it??? Then she proceeded to say "Also, it isn't my problem if they raise prices, I dont have to pay them"
Maybe it is just me but I am beyond frustrated with this gal and others who are like her.
I dont really have a point...I just wanted to vent because I know there are some who "sneak" into places and take photos "just because" they want to and they think they can get away with it.
*vent done* lol
off to enjoy the rest of my Saturday!

[texkam]

Good vent.

....yeah, what you said.... Would steam me too. The hard part is letting stuff like this go. Smile.

[mom2aidan]

I am Mark...no one...especially young unknowledgable (sp??) people like this will ruin my BEAUTIFUL Saturday...now only if my 3 yr old would stop hiding and let me take him outside to take his photos!!! LOL

[Jeff_Green]

BLOCK the number. I don't understand why you even take the call. You have stated you have no desire to do business with this person yet you still take the time to talk to her knowing all you do?

[CaptainTom]

"Thanks for calling AGAIN ! Since I am a professional photographer and adhere to the accepted rules and business practices of a professional, I won't be able to help you with your photography training. If you decide to act professionally and behave in a manner consistent with other professionals, I can direct you to several people who might be interested in schooling you !"

[TheFantasticG]

Wow... just wow...

[ChristopherCoy]

Y'all are WAY to nice.... or I'm WAY to bitter... one or the other.

I'dda flat out told her she's a f*cking idiot, and any questions could be directed to the f*cking peanut gallery cause I hadn't the time nor energy. And I'dda said it just like that too!

And yeah... I'm with Jeff. She'dda been blocked after the first go round.

[birdwatcher48]

If this bridezilla is anything like the chickies on that TV show, I would tell her you simply don't have time to teach photography. I know you arent asking for my advice :) but I cannot even stand to see the commercial for that show lol..hope you feel better venting though :)

[Hanky]

Originally Posted by ChristopherCoy

Y'all are WAY to nice.... or I'm WAY to bitter... one or the other.

I'dda flat out told her she's a f*cking idiot, and any questions could be directed to the f*cking peanut gallery cause I hadn't the time nor energy. And I'dda said it just like that too!

And yeah... I'm with Jeff. She'dda been blocked after the first go round.

dont sugar coat it Chris

[ChristopherCoy]

Originally Posted by Hanky

dont sugar coat it Chris

It wouldn't be the first time my mouth has gotten me in trouble....

[Jeff_Green]

Originally Posted by ChristopherCoy

It wouldn't be the first time my mouth has gotten me in trouble....

TMI!

[ChristopherCoy]

Originally Posted by Jeff_Green

TMI!

guess I walked right into that one huh? didn't even realize it either...

[mom2aidan]

Originally Posted by Jeff_Green

BLOCK the number. I don't understand why you even take the call. You have stated you have no desire to do business with this person yet you still take the time to talk to her knowing all you do?

no they weren't calls..they were always emails...if they were calls I would ignore it!

[mom2aidan]

yes venting made me better! LOL. and you guys are hillarious. lol. she is nowhere near the bridezillas seen on tv but she is about 70% there....or she was and still is in a way. oh ive told her i am not THAT professional to teach her and I did tell her to first read her manual as it may help her a lot! LOL so she enrolled in a class at WOLF camera! LOL

[Jeff_Green]

Originally Posted by mom2aidan

no they weren't calls..they were always emails...if they were calls I would ignore it!

um... ::tapping Teresa on the shoulder:: emails are easier to deal with, you know that, right? DELETE button is your friend if you don't want to deal with her.