08/07/2026
Hello everyone!
It’s been awhile since I have posted here.
I have hung up the camera for awhile and focusing on other projects and career paths lately. I still do the occasional session but it was break I definitely needed.
For many already know, I am all about my clients and helping do my part in making sure they are taken care of. My new adventure I am currently building is fraud and scam awareness and education.
We all have been a victim or definitely know of someone who has been.
We can all probably agree we have experienced receiving malicious texts and emails and froze with hesitation on what to do.
Well I am trying to do my part in helping you and your loved ones with those dilemmas with helpful advice on how to deal with them and what to do if confronted.
Take a look at my page and follow and share to help a girl out! You all played such a big part in growing my photography business and I would love your help again!
Always keep an eye out on this page to as you never know when mini session ideas start brewing! 👀👀👀
💍 Wedding Season = Scam Season, Too
Planning a wedding should be exciting, but scammers know that couples are making large purchases and often working under tight timelines. Fraud involving venues, photographers, caterers, florists, DJs, planners, and other wedding vendors happens every year.
Although I have stepped away from wedding photograph after years in the industry, I still care deeply about protecting couples and supporting the honest professionals who work hard to make wedding days memorable. This post is for both.
A little research before signing a contract can help protect your money and your special day.
🚩 Red Flags to Watch For
• Pressure to book immediately or lose the deal.
• Requests for full payment before services are provided.
• No written contract or an agreement that lacks important details.
• Refusal to answer questions or provide references.
• A portfolio that contains images that appear inconsistent or cannot be verified.
• Reviews that all appear within a short period or sound nearly identical.
• Frequent changes in contact information or poor communication.
• A business that cannot provide proof of previous work or legitimate business information.
💡 Affordable Does Not Mean Fraudulent
Price alone does not determine whether a vendor is legitimate. Many talented small businesses intentionally keep their prices affordable to make weddings accessible to more families. Instead of comparing price alone, evaluate the vendor’s professionalism, communication, contract, references, experience, and reputation.
📸 Photography Tips
• Perform a reverse image search on a few portfolio photos to help verify ownership.
• Ask to see complete wedding galleries, not only highlight images on social media.
• Confirm who will actually photograph your wedding.
• Ask what backup plans are in place if an emergency prevents the photographer from attending.
• Request an estimated delivery timeline for your final gallery.
📝 Questions Every Couple Should Ask
✔ What is the payment schedule?
✔ Is the deposit refundable?
✔ What happens if either party needs to cancel or reschedule?
✔ What happens if an emergency prevents the vendor from providing services?
✔ Are there additional travel or overtime fees?
✔ When will products or services be delivered?
✔ Can recent client references be provided?
📄 Contract Items to Review
• Names and contact information for both parties.
• Date, location, and detailed services being provided.
• Payment amounts, due dates, and accepted payment methods.
• Cancellation and refund policies.
• Rescheduling procedures.
• Delivery timelines.
• Overtime fees, if applicable.
• Emergency or substitute vendor procedures.
• Signatures from both parties.
✅ Protect Yourself
• Pay deposits with a credit card whenever possible.
• Keep copies of all contracts, invoices, receipts, and emails.
• Research vendors through multiple trusted sources.
• Read every contract carefully before signing.
• Trust your instincts. If something does not feel right, continue your search.
Every legitimate wedding professional benefits when couples know how to recognize scams. An informed couple is much harder to deceive.
