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J Knight
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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Engagement moment - What if answer is 'No' ?


The moment that someone asks another to marry them is not a common photoshoot in my area.

Whats the protocol for the photographer if the asker gets refused?

How do you handle both the moment for the couple and the photos you already have in camera?

I had an enquiry on shooting this moment a couple of weeks ago and turned it down, as I don't think I want to be there if there is a refusal. Years ago I worked in an office with a guy who was utterly convinced his offer would be accepted and unfortunately he was very mistaken and a lot of distress ensued.






Jan 13, 2018 at 04:14 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Engagement moment - What if answer is 'No' ?


One who should worry you are not!


Jan 13, 2018 at 06:43 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Engagement moment - What if answer is 'No' ?


Well as long as you are paid ahead of time who cares.
This isn't your worry. You are there to take photos of the proposal regardless of what the outcome is. The photos would be worthless but as long as your paid who cares what happens. Sad but oh well.



Jan 13, 2018 at 07:22 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Engagement moment - What if answer is 'No' ?


What if the guy ends up becoming a billionaire or something...he'll want to send the girl who refused him a wall size print. Hold onto it I say.


Jan 16, 2018 at 08:48 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Engagement moment - What if answer is 'No' ?


Rig up 2 sets of off camera lights on different channels. One set up to be flattering and the other to make the woman look fat, shoot both to hedge your bets. If she says "no" deliver the ones that make her look fat.

Or just don't worry about it and cash the check.



Jan 17, 2018 at 05:02 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Engagement moment - What if answer is 'No' ?


I'd probably give the money back. That dude is gonna need it for therapy.


Jan 22, 2018 at 12:34 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Engagement moment - What if answer is 'No' ?


As long as you dont start laughing away, everything will be ok for you !


Jan 22, 2018 at 02:13 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Engagement moment - What if answer is 'No' ?


J Knight wrote:
Whats the protocol for the photographer if the asker gets refused?


Make sure you are paid, in full, up front.
And try not to laugh.

My nephew is on a bit of a bender atm.
Thought he'd found the girl of his dreams. Bought her out here with him from the UK after living with her there, had all his plans figured out and the day before he was planning a big night out to pop the Question, she says she wants to move on.

Ah well. Least he didn't spend all that money at the fancy restaurant and the hotel didn't charge him for the luxury suite he booked.
Decided he may as well enjoy himself with all the money he had saved so went and bought a 40Ft boat on the weekend.

Girl would have been cheaper even if she did do a runner later.



Jan 22, 2018 at 03:24 PM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Engagement moment - What if answer is 'No' ?


Too bad for him/her ) and for you also. Last year I had 3 canceled weddings, so... i got lucky


Jan 25, 2018 at 07:53 AM





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