RIU Wedding Photography

Ok ladies, I realize that this topic has pretty much been exhausted, but I'm still nowhere closer to making a decision if I will, a) use Michael or an outside photographer.

 

Pls tell me what you plan on doing (have done) and which photography company (web site/email address) if it's not Michael.

 

Thanks for any help. I am on such a limited budget (as most of us are) but the pics are so important.

You're very right in that Riu Photography is a hot topic. There are many brides who have used Michael & given him rave reviews and, their pictures speak for themselves & are really beautiful.

 

Have you looked at those pics that were posted to help make your decision?

If you haven't here are some posts with pictures done by Michael:

http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t15448

http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t14640

 

While I found Michaels work to be okay, I'm going with an outside photographer from the forum. As you said, its an important decision and you really have to do whats best for you.

I pick c. Keep complaining to Rui corporate & hope they change their stupid policy. Just like all brides shouldn't be forced to pick the same dress, they should have to pick the same photographer.

I also agree with Morgan. I've sent 2 emails in the past 2 days to the head of Wedding Sales. I do not understand why I'd be responsible for paying any breach of contract fees when I don't have a contract with Michael.
I am determined not to pay that fee! As a matter of fact, had I thought about it before, I would have suggested a letter from all of us upcoming ROR brides who are not happy with the policy demanding that we not be held responsible.

I don't think it's that you have a contract with him. He has a contract with the hotel to be their only photographer. It's the hotel that made the dumb policy. All the Ruis have the same policy. I think brides need to complain & complain until they remove that policy.

You're kidding? I didn't know that all Riu's had the same policy! That really, really sucks!

I think so. I could be wrong. If I am, I'm sure someone knows the truth.

Every pic I've seen of past brides they have all look truly amazing. But, we all have our personal vision, and when I pay for a service, I expect that I will have that vision fulfilled.

 

I agree that we all should write a letter to the HO expressing our extreme frustration and disappointment in this policy. This may not help the '08 brides but may make a difference to the '09 brides and beyond.

 

**JUSTUSTWO** May I ask which photographer you are using?

I think this is a great idea and I would be willing to do it.

I'm not using Michael and I'm not paying a fee (I've decided), so we will see how things go. My favorit cousin is a photographer,and she is amazing. She is going to be taking my pictures.

I agree; great idea and I'm in!

I'm bringing in a photographer. Michael's style just isn't what I was going for. But I COMPLETELY think his more recent work is MUCH better than what he had emailed me as samples over a year ago.