Anyone second guessing a vendor choice?

It seems like it's more of a personal decision. If it were me, I would probably go with your original choice as long as the price isn't too crazy. There's nothing wrong with having extra photos. If you know the original photographer is worth it, then I vote yes but the decision is ultimately yours to make.

I've been second guessing my florist for the longest time because of lack of communication which didn't happen until after we already paid her in full. I had text her inquiring a new date (which I mentioned in the text). I heard nothing and I had been trying to reach her for like a month. I'd call, she wouldn't answer, I would text, she'd get back to me days later. She scheduled a day/time to chat multiple times and it never happened. It was cat and mouse and got real aggravating. When she finally decided to get back to me, the date I had been asking about was inquired by someone else and she was waiting to see if they were going to make a deposit. They did and we were no longer able to have that date. Honestly, I probably would have cut her loose if we hadn't already paid her in full.

This is a choice that only you and your fiance can decide. Since you don't love the photos of your current photographer, if you can afford to lose the deposit, I personally would consider switching, regardless of if it's to the original photographer you talked to or someone else. The photos are memories you'll have from your wedding day for the rest of your life, and you should book someone whose photo style you love. I don't like the thought of paying for a photographer, just to not like my photos or think they're just OK. I'd rather pay more and love my photos.


Maybe before switching, you could ask the photographer to put a soft hold on your date and pay to do an engagement session with him, and if you love how those photos turn out and you enjoy working with that photographer, then switch? One thing I would also be cautious of: if you sign a contract with the original photographer (who was initially hesitant to photograph your wedding), and then later he gets a request to photograph a larger wedding on your same date. Will he cancel your contract to do the other wedding, leaving you without a photographer? Or will he honor your contract?

Oh, Change the photographer and go with the one who wows you! I did this too. We chose a decent photographer who took ok engagement pics but after looking at her portfolio I was underwhelmed.
I found the photographer who I had originally wanted but was more expensive and previously booked. Her schedule opened up and I talked to her about my vision and booked her. At least I won’t regret sticking to a mediocre photographer. That’s a BIG part of any wedding (big or small) ! Good luck !