In MOST cases, you should always return photos, but there are a few exceptions.
5 Acceptable Reasons To Not Return Photos From A Professional Photographer
Key takeaways
- Usually, always deliver. Or risk your reputation and lawsuits (from 0:00).
- Payment problems. Try a payment plan or fewer photos (from 2:00).
- Results that hurt your brand. Sometimes not worth editing (from 3:00).
- Public events. No duty to deliver (from 4:00).
- Second shooter. Photos go to the main photographer (from 5:00).
FAQ
Should photographers always deliver photos?
In most cases, yes. Not returning photos is a bad business practice that hurts your reputation, and clients can sue you.
What if a client can't pay?
Work out a payment plan, or reduce the number of photos. Getting paid a little is better than nothing.
Does a second shooter give photos to the client?
No, you actually shouldn't. The main photographer is your client.
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