When “Too Good to Be True” Really Is: Why Two Couples Rebooked Me After Getting Ghosted
This week, I booked two amazing couples at the very last minute. Not because they were disorganised or forgot to plan. Nope — they booked other photographers who simply didn’t show up for their engagement sessions.
Both couples told me the same thing:
“It seemed like such a good deal. £800 for full-day photo and video coverage with a three-person team.”
Sounds great, right?
Until you realise the "team" never turns up.
Until you’re left standing around, dressed up with no one to document the moment.
Until you're messaging a ghost account, hoping someone gets back to you.
Now, I’m not here to bash people starting out or those trying to offer something affordable. I get it — we all start somewhere. But there’s a difference between being affordable and being unreliable. And in the wedding industry, your photographer is not the place to roll the dice.
The Problem With “Too Good To Be True”
If someone’s offering a full day of photography and videography, with multiple shooters, for less than what I charge just for photos — that price isn’t just low. It’s unsustainable.
It either means corners are being cut, or the business won’t be around long enough to even deliver your gallery.
What you save in pounds, you might pay for in stress, delays, missing footage, or — in these couples' cases — no footage at all.
And trust me, no one wants to be frantically Googling “last-minute wedding photographer” six weeks before the big day.
What You Do Get With Me
I don’t do cookie-cutter packages or show up just to shoot and dip. I’m there as part of your day, part of the vibe, and part of making sure the whole thing runs smoother than your cousin’s dodgy first dance.
Here’s what every couple gets with me:
📸 Unlimited photos – the more you do, the more I shoot
🖼️ Same-day sneak peeks so you’re not waiting in limbo
🖤 A framed print on the day to take home and smile at while the rest of your gallery is edited
⏱️ Guaranteed 4-week turnaround – no waiting six months for photos
👏 Me. Fully invested. Fully prepped. No ghosting. Ever.
Packages start at £950, and you can add extras like:
🎥 Highlight Films from £550
📸 Digital Capture Box Photobooth – £350
☎️ Vintage Audio Guestbook – £150
Or go all-in with my Party Package for £1,950, and get 12+ hours of coverage, an engagement session, and everything listed above.
The Real Cost of “Cheap”
A great photographer isn’t just someone who knows how to use a camera. It’s someone who:
Knows how to manage a wedding timeline
Can handle any lighting, weather, or guest chaos thrown their way
Won’t vanish when you need them most
Will make you feel like the stars of the show (without turning it into a photoshoot)
Weddings are too important to gamble on. So if you're weighing up your options and wondering if a cheap deal is worth the risk… just ask the two couples I met this week. They thought £800 for photo and video was a steal — until it nearly cost them everything.
Looking for a photographer who actually shows up (and delivers beyond expectations)?
Let’s chat. I’ve got limited 2025 dates left, and I’d love to hear about your day.
📩 www.capturedbychris.co.uk
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