Was this inappropriate and was there a better way to handle the situation?

[HDNitehawk]

I suspect it comes down to money, and it depends on the contract terms.

Since the contract was between Ben's cousin and the photographer, not Ben, and the cousin did not mention to Ben that he should not be taking pictures, I would say Ben did nothing wrong. People bring cameras to weddings, unless they are told otherwise. If there is any problem here it is between the cousin and the photographer, not the guests.


I still think Ben read to much in to this.


Personally, if I were Ben in this situation I might refrain from showing or offering my pic's to the cousin until after the cousin completes his buisness with the photographer. The photographer is trying to make a living and I would not interfere with that. (unless the cousin had a photographer like Alan described then saving the day would be ok)

[Old_Ben]

Thanks for the comments all. I really didn

[Sheiky]

Hey Ben,


I had written quite a reply yesterday, but I couldn't get it posted []


Anyway I'm with the don't mind too much guys. Before I would have done something like that you must have been trying to get in every picture that I try to shoot with you equipment showing. Or flashing directly from the other side of the couple or something. I imagine that wasn't the case so there can be some explanation why she put the camera and flash off. Anyway if she had a specific contract and she didn't want you to shoot. She had to communicate with the wedding-official/planner who in turn would have conversed with you. At least that's what I think is professional.


Don't sweat it, I hope you made some great shots []


Jan

[Old_Ben]

Thanks Jan.