Redditor Asks If He’s Wrong For Not Capturing Proper Family Pictures At A Wedding After Being Told To Shut Up
Families always make an effort to look their best for photos taken by a professional photographer. Since familiarity breeds contempt, people are unable to accept that a family member is more knowledgeable than they are in the relevant field and will never take the advice of family professionals seriously.
OP described a similar incident in which he was photographing a family wedding and no one enjoyed being directed by OP to posture for the family shots. OP was photographing his favorite cousin’s wedding at half the price he usually charges from any outsider. He enjoyed photographing the groom and bride, but he struggled to persuade everyone to remain stationary for family portraits. They didn’t stop chatting and never looked at the camera, so OP had to take candid photos of them. Read the complete story to find out how the OP’s family reacted to his picture and how he handled it.
Source: Reddit
Image Credits: Nikhil Singh (not the actual photo)
1. OP asks if he was a-hole for taking family pictures at a wedding candidly after being told to shut up and stop directing them.
2. OP took pictures at a family wedding, getting paid half of what he normally charges because the bride was OP’s favorite cousin.
3. OP had a great time until the time came to get family pictures. OP tried to remind everyone that they had to look in the camera and pose for the picture, but they gave him a shut-up call.
4. OP recorded their responses for future reference. OP’s cousin loved all the pictures and laughed at the candid family pictures.
5. OP got criticism on social media for taking funny pictures of the family, as they thought that OP should wait for them to be ready. OP uploaded their recorded responses to prove his point.
6. OP’s mother warned him that he wouldn’t get hired again by the family, which OP was happy for. OP understood that people were upset because they dressed up to have good pictures, but they should follow his instructions to have them.
OP requested his wife record the family’s response for future reference, and he took random photographs. OP’s cousin enjoyed the photos with her husband and chuckled at the comical family photos in which individuals were looking everywhere instead of the camera with their mouths open. OP received criticism on social media, so he posted their reaction to rebut it. OP’s mother disapproved of his behavior and warned him that he would never work for the family again, but OP refused to do it himself. OP realized that people were offended since they dressed up to take beautiful shots, but they should have followed his instructions to do so.
Now that you’ve heard the story, let’s dive into what Redditors had to say. Keep reading to discover other people’s perspectives on the matter.
7. Indeed! The only people whose opinions matter are the bride and groom; if they are satisfied, then there isn’t any issue.
8. Redditor believes that they didn’t show respect to the photographer and got the consequences.
9. Certainly! They deserved those pictures for disrespecting the photographer.
10. Redditor thinks that the camera gives a reflection of someone’s actions.
11. Redditor hates to take pictures at family functions as no one listens to pose properly.
12. Redditor did everything according to the photographer’s instructions and got great pictures at a sister’s wedding.
13. Redditor advises OP not to provide professional services to the family as they never took him seriously.
14. Photos are taken candidly most of the time during weddings, as people never get ready to get clicked.
15. Redditor likes a comment.
16. Redditor had a great time at her reception, taking photos with her husband and guests sitting at each table.
17. Indeed! It is quite fun to have a disposable camera at each table to take silly photos at weddings.
18. Redditor was lucky to be treated professionally as a photographer at their family functions.
19. Redditor supports OP for letting them pose for their pictures as they wish.
20. Redditor’s husband warned her uncle to act properly to be in pictures or leave, and his warning helped them get good pictures afterwards.
OP invited the family members to pose for the photos, but they did not take him seriously, resulting in the outcome. They shouldn’t blame OP for the photos because they were old enough to know how to posture in front of a camera. OP received a shut-up call from them when he tried to direct them to look at the camera, so he took their candid picture to teach them a lesson. OP should not offer her professional services to the family again because they never took a family photographer seriously. What do you think about it? Please leave your thoughts in the comments area below, and stay tuned to Wholesomeness for more tales.
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