If I could give zero stars, I would. Our wedding day should have been a magical, stress-free experience, but instead, DLynn, our assigned photographer, became an ongoing problem fr...om the moment she arrived.
First impressions? Appalling. While we were grateful she arrived on time, she proceeded to inform my groom that she needed to sit in her car and do her makeup. When she finally emerged, she looked completely unkempt—her hair was a mess, her makeup was gaudy and melting off her face throughout the day, and she was dressed inappropriately for a formal event. She wore a low-cut top with no visible support, making it uncomfortable for everyone, especially when she moved in ways that made us fear an accidental wardrobe malfunction. Multiple guests later commented on how disheveled she appeared.
Her lack of professionalism extended beyond her appearance. Despite our clear instructions that we wanted mostly candid photography, DLynn failed to grasp the concept. She constantly interrupted our guests, forcing them into awkward posed shots despite us repeatedly telling her we didn’t want that. We got a lot of feedback from our guests about how bothersome she was and how she repeatedly interrupted conversations for poses. She followed me and my groom around asking us to pose the entire night. She also lacked the ability to give direction when we were doing posed formal shots, frequently repeating vague phrases like “make it more dramatic” without actually guiding us.
And the biggest issue of all—she physically blocked our guests from witnessing our wedding! Instead of positioning herself discreetly and using a zoom lens, she stood front and center during our ceremony, completely obstructing views. My mother and brother even tried asking her to move, yet she continued stepping in front of guests, effectively ruining their experience. She even gave my brother attitude when he was simply trying to capture a video.
Her technical skills and equipment were also concerning. My husband later informed me that the screen on her camera appeared to be broken, and there were delays between shots, making us question the quality of the photos. At this point, we can only hope they are decent.
To add insult to injury, when we contacted the company about our experience, they merely told us they "shared the feedback" with DLynn —offering no real resolution. Since we haven't received our photos yet, we now have the added concern that she may take the criticism personally and deliver a subpar final product out of spite. They only offered re-edits as compensation—no refund worthy of the disaster we endured. Given that we paid nearly $1,000 for this service, their response was unacceptable. I wanted to give the company an opportunity to resolve the issue before leaving negative reviews, but they chose not to take meaningful action.
A wedding photographer should enhance your day, not become a distraction and a burden. DLynn was the absolute worst vendor choice for what we wanted on our special day, and I wouldn’t wish this experience on anyone. If you’re considering booking her for your wedding, I would not recommend it. It felt as if this might have been the first wedding she had ever photographed and maybe she needs more training. But I would save yourself the frustration and find a photographer who understands professionalism, direction, and the importance of blending into the background rather than becoming the center of attention for all the wrong reasons.