Wedding Photographer Ruined Your Photos? Get Your Money Back.

DEMAND FOR REFUND - BREACH OF WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY CONTRACT [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, CA ZIP] [Phone] [Email] [Date] VIA CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED [Photographer Name / Business Name] [Business Address] [City, CA ZIP] Re: Demand for Refund - Breach of Wedding Photography Contract Wedding Date: [Wedding Date] Contract Date: [Date Contract Was Signed] Amount Paid: $[Total Amount Paid] Dear [Photographer Name]: I am writing to demand a refund for your material breach of our wedding photography contract. You failed to perform the services promised, causing irreparable harm by failing to properly document our wedding day. CONTRACT TERMS: On [Contract Date], we entered into a written agreement for wedding photography services for our wedding on [Wedding Date] at [Venue Name and Location]. The contract specified: - [Hours of coverage promised, e.g., "8 hours of coverage"] - [Number of edited photos promised, e.g., "400+ edited digital images"] - [Delivery timeline, e.g., "Delivery within 6 weeks"] - [Other key terms, e.g., "Second shooter included"] I paid a total of $[Amount] for these services ($[Deposit Amount] deposit on [Date] and $[Balance] final payment on [Date]). YOUR BREACH: You materially breached this contract by: [Select and customize applicable breaches:] - Failing to appear at the wedding venue as contracted - Missing critical moments including [first dance, ceremony, cake cutting, family portraits, etc.] - Delivering images that are out of focus, poorly exposed, and/or of unacceptable quality - Failing to deliver any photos despite the contracted deadline of [Date] having passed - Delivering only [Number] edited images instead of the [Number] promised - [Other specific breaches] I provided you with a detailed shot list on [Date] which you acknowledged receiving. Despite this, the following essential shots were not captured: [list specific missed shots]. PRIOR COMMUNICATIONS: I have attempted to resolve this matter directly with you: - On [Date], I [emailed/called/texted] regarding [issue] - On [Date], you responded stating [their response, if any] - [Additional communication attempts] Despite these communications, you have failed to remedy the breach or offer acceptable resolution. LEGAL BASIS: Your failure to perform constitutes a material breach of contract under California law. Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1689, I am entitled to rescind the contract and recover all amounts paid. Under Civil Code Section 3300, I am entitled to damages that flow naturally from your breach. DEMAND: I hereby demand payment of $[Total Demand Amount] within thirty (30) days of the date of this letter, calculated as follows: Refund of payments made: $[Amount] [Emergency replacement photographer]: $[Amount] [Re-shoot session costs]: $[Amount] [Other documented damages]: $[Amount] TOTAL DEMAND: $[Total Amount] If I do not receive payment or an acceptable resolution within 30 days, I will pursue all available legal remedies, including but not limited to: 1. Filing suit in California Small Claims Court (for claims up to $12,500) 2. Filing a complaint with the Better Business Bureau 3. Reporting unfair business practices to the California Attorney General 4. Pursuing civil litigation for breach of contract and any other applicable claims I am also reserving my right to post truthful reviews of my experience on public platforms to warn other consumers. Please contact me at [Phone/Email] to discuss resolution. I am willing to negotiate a reasonable settlement to avoid litigation. Sincerely, _______________________________ [Your Signature] [Your Printed Name] Enclosures: - Copy of signed photography contract - Proof of payments (receipts, bank statements, Venmo/PayPal records) - Communication records (emails, text messages) - Shot list provided to photographer - Sample photos demonstrating quality issues (if applicable) - Timeline of events and communications cc: [Your attorney, if applicable]