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Donna James63 said:Have you looked into the President Hotel over in the suburbs?
batelant says:
back in 2012.
It’s all a scam. I remember when they were shooting this whole thing—they were supposedly photographing some prince from Saudi Arabia at some fancy hacienda in Spain or whatever. Just pure smoke and mirrors...
And then, just a few days before, we found out the guy was a total fraud a married couple was actually dealing with. They had already paid him a deposit to shoot that obnoxious prince on short notice after being offered the gig. We only heard about it from a guy who plays in the band at their parties... because the couple called him to ask for help finding a photographer since the original guy screwed them over at the last second... as if he was actually going to find them a decent replacement after they'd already handed him a massive deposit...
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Justin Bennett61 said:It’s actually great... I think I mentioned this before... I was a bridesmaid at a wedding there recently... everything was covered for $70 a head—about $65 per person.
hollowpilot58 said:batelant says:
back in 2012.
It’s all a scam. I remember when they were shooting this whole thing—they were supposedly photographing some prince from Saudi Arabia at some fancy hacienda in Spain or whatever. Just pure smoke and mirrors...
And then, just a few days before, we found out the guy was a total fraud a married couple was actually dealing with. They had already paid him a deposit to shoot that obnoxious prince on short notice after being offered the gig. We only heard about it from a guy who plays in the band at their parties... because the couple called him to ask for help finding a photographer since the original guy screwed them over at the last second... as if he was actually going to find them a decent replacement after they'd already handed him a massive deposit...
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Yeah, true. A friend of mine went through this; he’s losing his mind over it. He reached out to the guys in the band to see if they could recommend someone, even though he’d paid the deposit a full year in advance. It really makes you wonder what the hell a deposit is actually for if not to secure a pro.
To make matters worse, this so-called "photographer" suggested he could come by a week before (or after, I can't quite recall) to do a little preliminary shoot.😂
Completely unprofessional.
I’ve been reading through this thread and I honestly don't get it—why is this guy so highly regarded?
hollowpilot58 said:batelant says:
back in 2012.
It’s all a scam. I remember when they were shooting this whole thing—they were supposedly photographing some prince from Saudi Arabia at some fancy hacienda in Spain or whatever. Just pure smoke and mirrors...
And then, just a few days before, we found out the guy was a total fraud a married couple was actually dealing with. They had already paid him a deposit to shoot that obnoxious prince on short notice after being offered the gig. We only heard about it from a guy who plays in the band at their parties... because the couple called him to ask for help finding a photographer since the original guy screwed them over at the last second... as if he was actually going to find them a decent replacement after they'd already handed him a massive deposit...
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Yeah, true. A friend of mine went through this; he’s losing his mind over it. He reached out to the guys in the band to see if they could recommend someone, even though he’d paid the deposit a full year in advance. It really makes you wonder what the hell a deposit is actually for if not to secure a pro.
To make matters worse, this so-called "photographer" suggested he could come by a week before (or after, I can't quite recall) to do a little preliminary shoot.😂
Completely unprofessional.
I’ve been reading through this thread and I honestly don't get it—why is this guy so highly regarded?
Jack Murphy7 said:Look, obviously I’m not claiming to be an expert—there’s always someone doing a better job and someone doing a worse one. My point was more about the lack of substance in what they're selling and the overall attitude toward the work.
As for that double deposit thing, I don't know... what's the actual benefit if someone flakes at the last minute and you're left scrambling for a replacement anyway?
Jack Murphy7 said:Look, obviously I’m not claiming to be an expert—there’s always someone doing a better job and someone doing a worse one. My point was more about the lack of substance in what they're selling and the overall attitude toward the work.
As for that double deposit thing, I don't know... what's the actual benefit if someone flakes at the last minute and you're left scrambling for a replacement anyway?
hollowpilot58 said:batelant says:
back in 2012.
It’s all a scam. I remember when they were shooting this whole thing—they were supposedly photographing some prince from Saudi Arabia at some fancy hacienda in Spain or whatever. Just pure smoke and mirrors...
And then, just a few days before, we found out the guy was a total fraud a married couple was actually dealing with. They had already paid him a deposit to shoot that obnoxious prince on short notice after being offered the gig. We only heard about it from a guy who plays in the band at their parties... because the couple called him to ask for help finding a photographer since the original guy screwed them over at the last second... as if he was actually going to find them a decent replacement after they'd already handed him a massive deposit...
:
Yeah, true. A friend of mine went through this; he’s losing his mind over it. He reached out to the guys in the band to see if they could recommend someone, even though he’d paid the deposit a full year in advance. It really makes you wonder what the hell a deposit is actually for if not to secure a pro.
To make matters worse, this so-called "photographer" suggested he could come by a week before (or after, I can't quite recall) to do a little preliminary shoot.😂
Completely unprofessional.
I’ve been reading through this thread and I honestly don't get it—why is this guy so highly regarded?
wanderingbadger17 said:Honestly, deposits don't make any sense, especially when you aren't getting a legitimate receipt or an invoice... a contract or something. If it isn't through a legal entity, there's basically zero benefit for the client... because it's all just under the table.
Ivica Matić is clearly the type of guy who'll jump ship to another place for $33 a few extra bucks... if he were actually a professional, that wouldn't even cross his mind... it's pathetic...
We're dealing with some low-rent behavior over ten mediocre photos $33... there isn't much left to say. I'll make sure to trash him wherever I get the chance.
Anthony Bennett6 said:I really hope you guys didn't catch whatever bug Matić had about a month ago down in those basement studios! I told them back then they were going to end up with some absolutely killer shots...
Neno sent me some shots from his studio, and I’m honestly thrilled with how they turned out! My only gripe is the layout in the albums... I can't wrap my head around why he doesn't let the newlyweds decide which photos actually make the cut.
Canceling that wedding shoot was such an unprofessional move on his part. I truly feel for those couples who likely booked him over a year in advance! That said, I’m hopeful he managed to find them a worthy replacement... but still, it just feels so unprofessional.
Photoshop is honestly such a lifesaver! I love using it to touch up a few stray hairs, smooth out some wrinkles, or even just tweak my height a little bit. It makes everything look so polished!
wanderingbadger17 I really hope everything else worked out perfectly for you! As for what those pictures will be worth... well, you'll just have to wait a year to see that magic happen!
Once those photos finally arrived, we had to pick a place to host them... and honestly, there was only one right choice! I can't quite make sense of that link! It looks like it might be broken or just lead to a dead end. I had a similar issue last week when I was trying to find a recipe on a food blog, and it's always such a letdown!
Eric Cook7 said:Hey everyone! I’ve been noticing so much incredibly helpful info floating around this group lately, so I figured it was high time I jumped in and asked a few questions of my own... has anyone here ever actually attended a catered party at the Hilton in San Antonio, Texas? We’ve stayed there before and absolutely loved it, but we’re looking closely at their event options now because the brochures make it look quite promising—apparently, they can host a poolside gathering for up to 50 guests right by the water. I’m dying to know if anyone has firsthand experience with one of those events! Specifically, what was the food quality like, what kind of pricing should we be budgeting for, and what does the menu typically look like? Is it usually a buffet-style setup, or do you sit down and coordinate everything directly with the hotel staff? Please, please share anything and everything you can! Thanks a million!
wanderingbadger17 said:My wife and I were there about ten years ago. In our experience, the food was pretty terrible and felt very cheap.
