I Will Not Be Stiffed

The plaintiff says she was hired to photograph the defendant’s engagement and wedding, and now the woman is trying to back out of the deal. The plaintiff even photographed the engagement already, so she’s suing for what she’s owed. The defendant says the plaintiff was unprofessional and getting the photos was a hassle. She denies owing anything.
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[@princeacheampong4678]

I've personally worked with Mandy the photographer here. And I can actually say she is the most professional photographer I've ever worked with. Her work is top quality.

[@georgias7492]

Where is she located? What is her info to see her work, can you share please?

[@angelica7588]

Do you have social media accounts for her ?

[@jenniferbangerter5128]

Thank you for standing up for Mandy she was totally right I think the Bride wasn’t thrilled that she sent a message on Christmas Eve and the nerve of someone not texting right back girl you gotta grow up you aren’t the center of universe

[@Najenaj16]

Is she located in the Tristate area?

[@idaamarquaye1296]

@@georgias7492 @mandyophotography

[@Mzkc1]

I’m convinced that the defendant just didn’t want to pay.

[@keyeviondavis9647]

She Didn't , Great Pics 2 = SMH

[@RougeStrom]

I think the wedding started to add up and they just wanted to cut back financially. The wedding pictures were very beautiful and professionally taken.

[@baller9real]

Yeah but they hired another photographer that was the same price lol

[@cam2573]

@@baller9real and u believe that

[@handsgiftedbygod]

@@cam2573 exactly lol

[@TB-fk4qm]

💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@jenniferbayarea5748]

When it comes for weddings and stuff starts to get too high or out of budget it’s common to cut back. But girl…. Not this way, the lady in black just had excuses

[@BriannaTshelle]

“Over an hour” is essentially the same as two hours when it comes to hourly services

[@kelslskfnvksle]

Exactly. JM really grated on me during that bit. "I'll decide what two hours are worth!" Uhhhhh it's in the contract what it costs. 🤨🤨

[@michelehemlokhexwhite4310]

Yep. Any part of the next hour is an hour's pay, depending upon wording in the contract.

[@PrettyBrownNeek]

Yep! Everyone knows this so I’m not sure why JM was apprehensive. Moving companies are heavy on this “over an hour is 2” language!!

[@marilynwillett804]

Maybe you all should tell the judge her job seeing as she has all the power in the court room and the knowledge.@@PrettyBrownNeek

[@SavicksterTheTrixter]

@@kelslskfnvksle "I'll decide what two hours are worth!" Uhhhhh it's in the contract what it costs. Uh, no- judges are there to decide whether a vendor/service is overcharging or not. Judge Judy is more specific when it comes to this. She has said flat out, "That is not worth ____" and if either plaintiff or defendant says, "It's in the contract", Judy responds with simply, "I don't care."

[@sunnyscott4876]

The pictures are gorgeous, the plaintiff is well dressed, articulate and professional.

[@mmmfun77]

I agree❤

[@kittyfan]

it was confusing though. She's in Ghana, the phone number has been changed, she was told that the phone number had been changed, she wants SOME pix ....no she wanted ALL the pix.... it's Christmas, they're friends, they're trying to go through the wedding planner.....etc. All the best to you!

[@alannaalexiswhyte9052]

I so admire her and her work!!!!

[@TalyaT922]

Those engagement photos are beautiful! The plaintiff did a fantastic job!

[@Stella-Shanelly]

I agree she did amazing

[@lakiirobinson7711]

C7

[@TalyaT922]

The defendant never explains what was "unprofessional." If she means the difficulty of communication while the plaintiff was out of the country, c'mon now.

[@elenawilliams32]

Yes! She was definitely reaching with that comment. She couldn't back it up. 🚩

[@AK19909]

Right esp during a holiday week

[@pmabrouk]

defendant was the one who was unprofessional

[@Shellygrrl2573]

@@pmabrouk I came here to say exactly that! What a bridezilla. And now she looks like even more of a fool because now she had to pay 2 photographers. 🤣🤣

[@shaydaslays]

Charging for Photoshop use and adding all the extra fees was unprofessional to me

[@usernamen0tf0und]

13:12 She's lying. Guarantee the other photographer was cheaper and that's why she fired the plaintiff.

[@KennuhWayne]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@aerotaken5357]

Exactly!!

[@ebonyepps2261]

My exact thoughts. Just by the way she said same instead of quoting a price.

[@shesuniqueinherownwaybenja7647]

I think they just couldn’t afford her, because her pictures we’re phenomenal ❤

[@thebfacebetty8212]

YEP!!

[@theicequeen4076]

They paid the same amount to the other photographer. She was just upset because she wanted the pics right then, without regards to Mandy's visit to Guana or that she has other clients that she is working with.

[@Bih1stOfAll]

@@theicequeen4076 That was a lie..I don't believe it was the same price 1 bit

[@shannonobrien9922]

You literally wrote "I think they just couldn't afford her, because her pictures we are phenomenal"

[@marilynwillett804]

She still doesn't get it.@@shannonobrien9922

[@carolharris5455]

Oh well she was professional enough to get her money today 😂😂😂😂

[@jasminehaywood7682]

Exactly 😆😆😆

[@Lolalenice]

I’m screaming 😂😂

[@patsajak7809]

She sure was and did 😀

[@TheAray6]

Exactly! Let them know!

[@baller9real]

I don't care for the defendant. I get that it's your wedding; but you fired her for no good reason. I'm glad that the plaintiff won some money.

[@matty7757]

Nah I feel the defendant. Once something becomes an hassle I’m good, not going to risk a day thats supposed to be stress free being stressful

[@fuller8705]

@@matty7757 the bride try’s to get over on people

[@elenawilliams32]

@Custer55crip Don't read the comments until you've watched the video! Simple.

[@jenniferbayarea5748]

A wedding is stressful to begin with tho ? So that’s not even a excuse

[@jenniferbayarea5748]

@@elenawilliams32 girl you don’t gotta sound rude about it some people read comments while watching or curious to read people opinions

[@KennuhWayne]

Out of all the wedding photos I've seen on The People's Court, these are by far the most fabulous!

[@WeezyJeffersonYo]

She looks pretty with her mustard and royal blue colors!

[@sunnyscott4876]

Yes exactly right ✅. That was my very first thought!

[@nannynewsviews542]

Yes I was like I need this outfit

[@VettGirl66]

The plaintiff looks very professional and spoke well. The defendant ran out of money. Champagne taste and beer money.

[@grassfedcharlie]

Yup and she has pretty features I love her skin and the shape of her lips

[@ncmomtofive]

Very pretty! Love the outfit, so stylish!

[@Ailenna]

Most hotels will allow photographers to work as long is kept simple, and not disruptive to their operations. Definitely a talented artist here.

[@callmeonkeshiasphone]

Yeah and the pictures look like they in a hotel lobby… maybe outside the hotel

[@Ailenna]

@@callmeonkeshiasphone no they don't. The hotel for wedding and events are high end, not Motel 6.

[@lecuyerdooley1084]

@@Ailenna LMAO @ Motel 6!!!!

[@jenniferbangerter5128]

I would think that it would be great service for weddings being held to included allowing photographers to use the hotel for engagement pictures

[@evonza4858]

I think the judge was surprised that "you" black photographer got pull? that's what l honestly thought when the judge said that🤔❤️🖤💚😘

[@GummyBearWA]

Photographer should charge the full package price if the customer breaches.

[@AllWebbedUp]

Most do, which the judge mentioned. Mandy was just nicer than most and only required payment for what had been done already.

[@aliciacb8284747274]

@@AllWebbedUp hopefully she doesn’t do that anymore

[@scotthewitt258]

She should have said "You can have less stuff, but at the contract price you agreed to." Do NOT let her go "a la carte" because she wanted to breach.....

[@carriepriegel6477]

SO tired of entitled brides. Claims the photographer 'unprofessional' + rest of her BS. Bride🦖made a fool of herself only.

[@joemancurreri6635]

Entitles bridges have no color code. I feel for her new husband. This defendant will be a terror to live with.

[@lindaosei6927]

I’m so proud of my friend Mandy, one of sweetest n professional person I know 🥰🥰

[@mwebb7292]

The photographer did beautiful work. Her work speaks for itself. She has an awesome eye for color, texture, and light.

[@wendy908527]

Not gonna lie, the pictures were absolutely GORGEOUS

[@lesley_lezley]

She didn’t have the money anymore and tried to make it seem like the photographer was at fault.

[@Itzyhani]

She says she was unprofessional but every conversation was nice and pleasant. She was entitled to think she could ask for something on Christmas while someone is on vacation out of the country, and get an immediate response. The photographer is away from their office, assistants, and equipment but still got it to her in a week! Ma’am come on! Then instead of owning up to you going for someone cheaper, or just saying I liked their style better she decides to insult another BWs name and business. SMH 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@kimberlyadorno280]

Thank you! The plaintiff was so kind, patient, and professional. It's evident the defendant wasn't straightforward with the date she needed the photos for and was fortunate she accommodated her in such short notice!... With the majority of the photos.

[@labradoriteatheart]

😊

[@RLMJUAN23]

"...the issue is that she wasn't professional." The photographer met all target dates and provided 80% of the FABULOUS pictures AHEAD of time from the initial agreed date. The bride is the one that was completely unprofessional.

[@sbtmicah]

Well done Mandy you handled yourself pretty well.

[@GirlMakeba]

Loved to see my Ghanaian sister have her day in court and win! You go girl! She is more professional than the word professional! And the photos are AMAZING! ❤

[@NDB82]

🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭

[@megamiss174]

My thoughts exactly😊

[@kirstyemma1983]

Ikr😍🇬🇭

[@alysiavelez9650]

I loved how she handled herself, everything there was an accusation from the defendants side my girl when right to her notes ready to counter it lol

[@kgrimes842]

I like how Mandy was adding random things on to get paid for. Phone bill, data storage then that "ah ok" 😂😂 don't know her but I like her lol. Beautiful pictures too

[@peterbrown2847]

The plaintiff is a stunner, she's well put together.

[@NJoiMe1]

This Judge rules on logic and evidence. I love it.

[@redgurl60]

Her engagement photos are really nice. Also, I've never heard of a photographer having to negotiate with the venue for photgraphs. Most photographers, unless they already have a relationship with the venue, require the bride/groom to secure the venue, and that's usually because there is a cost associated with shooting. This photographer went well above the call of duty for this lady. Also, It takes months to get wedding photos and cinematography back. I think the industry standard is 8-12 weeks.

[@LawsonPatterson]

I think the photographer seems extremely professional, and the defendant created her own narrative in her mind, and as a result, became unreasonable. The defendant breached the contract.

[@dreamy63]

You breach and she's unprofessional.. girl beat it!

[@elenawilliams32]

This bridezilla appears to be a typical 'Champagne lifestyle- beer income' person. The photographer has just gotten brilliant exposure (pardon the pun) from this case as her work is obviously high quality with beautiful results.

[@rplayer360]

Yoooo I never heard that before Imma be borrowing it

[@elenawilliams32]

@@rplayer360 You're welcome. I'm in Australia and it's a well used expression here. 😁

[@shayzie1853]

Nothing was unprofessional about this plaintiff! U can tell she handles her self and her business well. I don't care for the defendant 🙄

[@missy67]

Defendant signed a contract, then got cold cold feet after a few annoyances. She was worried about being disappointed on her wedding day, so fired the plaintiff. But that's on her, so she's got to pay up. She shouldn't be surprised. The pics that were taken were beautiful.

[@ebonyepps2261]

Her feet weren't cold that pocketbook was empty.

[@narrowgate4229]

She got her pictures and then tried to bail without ponying up

[@TeshornMakingMoves]

Way to go Mandy!!! Screw these terrible clients.

[@randyallen8213]

The pictures she took was amazing

[@kimg3731]

Going to court with the photographer was a miss for the bride because those photos are gorgeous! That was an advertisement for her work.

[@FionaAnnan]

Well done professional Mandy!! 👏🏾

[@loveyoutube2177]

She wasn’t trying to save money and already got the photos she wanted.

[@masterbates7016]

That's exactly what happened

[@alannaalexiswhyte9052]

That's it you said it. Very selfish of the defendant.

[@CristaAnders]

I'm confused. Can you explain further?

[@pyrochotic420]

@@CristaAnders think they meant "was trying to save money" and that they didn't need further pictures because the ones they got were so great they didn't need more

[@tamekadavis6641]

Pay up lady she deserves her money.

[@bassdmin7436]

The plaintiff is very professional. Her photos are absolutely beautiful. She has a great eye. The defendant is s typical bridezilla. Not happy with anything.

[@mrshappilymarried1]

The photos were beautiful...she's a beautiful bride.

[@kerrissarebekah3287]

She's not at all beautiful

[@scotthewitt258]

Unfortunately, beauty only goes a few dermal layers in.....

[@tyajx]

Yes indeed Mandy! As the defendant, I would hate to ruin my reputation with someone so PROFESSIONAL and thorough. Justice was certainly served here.

[@fuller8705]

You breach a contract but she is not professional … alright lady just pay her and next time don’t be cheap!

[@theicequeen4076]

She is very professional from what I've seen on this video. She did everything she should have done. Her engagement photos were gorgeous. I'm sure the bridal pictures would have been as well.

[@TheCarines1]

I wish they let the plaintiff plug her business name. Her work is beautiful. I bet the cheaper photographer the defendant got was subpar and she regrets firing her.

[@KeithAkita]

Mandy O. Photography 1:22 😊

[@JanefrFinch]

he’s so rude to them at the end man holy🤣

[@belleame1064]

I need the photographers information. She could use this for marketing purposes. Phenomenal job! JM stop being mean for no reason. This plantiff was respectful to you and the Defendant.

[@rplayer360]

Did you even notice that she was smiling at the defendant? Mandy is a sweetheart and professional.

[@awakenede4485]

The way she turned around when he said you owe her some money thank you very much 🤣🤣. She was mad asf!

[@loveyoutube2177]

I would definitely use her for my photos.

[@Vanessa_Martinez]

Lady in black sounds like a big liar. One minute you didn’t get no pics then you got 20. Then it’s “oh yeah I got 5 pics”… Then you had no wedding then you had a wedding. I don’t believe she had a wedding.

[@revettefarrow4111]

Me Either Cause Where Is He

[@kdmac7425]

A big fat liar.

[@trekgirl65]

@@revettefarrow4111 he had to work. duh

[@commander37]

i dont even see a ring on her finger! lmao

[@modinbikailey4284]

😂😂😂😂

[@andreagoodman2674]

Yep she could No longer could afford the plaintiff so she fired she her. Those pictures are phenomenally amazing beautiful gorgeous 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@susanstribe4914]

It's common to run out of money planning a wedding. I think the defendant just needed the 💰 for something else!

[@blackbeauty3599]

I think so too, they probably spent all their budget. This is why it's important to live within your means

[@grassfedcharlie]

For drugs

[@Beth-mi2hf]

​​@@grassfedcharlie wow that's uncalled for

[@aechawk]

I would say the plaintiff is very professional, the defendant doesn't know what she is talking about.

[@jackiewelch85]

The pictures are phenomenal 😍 ✨️. Lady you are so fortunate to get such awesome pictures. I hope the plaintiff gets so much business from this

[@carolynthornton8017]

IN MY VIEW The pictures should have been labeled 'BRIDES LEG'. The bride was silly insisting her LEG being displayed in the photos. She even has her hand directing your eye to her leg. Also, this was great advertising for the photographers phenomenal work!❤

[@marilynwillett804]

That leg was heavy enough to be legs for 3 women, there's nothing like a slim but shapely leg on a woman, with beautiful thighs, knees, calves and ankles. She should have kept her skirt down.

[@Pinkdiamond12]

Yay, I like the in court appearances.

[@unsolvedmisstory3049]

Same. I’m happy to see this

[@queenebonyqueenebony]

That lady did a beautiful job and she was very professional-she will continue to get massive amount of customers ❤❤❤

[@missandei151]

They’re both so beautiful to me 😍 Glad the plaintiff won, her work is incredible

[@PlugJh]

11:05 what happened is she got the pictures and haven’t paid in full yet so she didn’t want to pay for something she already got!! The defendant is a POS!

[@grassfedcharlie]

She is, and that’s why she standing there all by herself with no husband and no ring on her hand. She probably didn’t even get married

[@eyadku22571]

Reaching a service provider during December is a bit much, and expecting her to contact you during Christmas is way out of line, that is not unprofessional. The plaintiff breached

[@mnschoen]

Did you want to try again? This is gibberish.

[@lisaparrey1343]

the Plaintiff was the service provider. The defendant wanted the photos in December

[@rplayer360]

What you saying sounds like you’re trying to say the defendant breach

[@meeky0420]

A contract is a sacred thing, that I’m here to enforce 😂😂😂😂

[@jb3702]

The shape of the plaintiff's face is amazing!

[@axxexxxcxrxxx803]

I love Ghanians. From the 5 i know personally, they are always on top of their shit in high detail. Definitely who you would want on your team.

[@almathomas8325]

Only at the intro and I am already annoyed at the defendant as a freelance photographer I can understand how people can be.

[@chamomiletea5424]

It seems like JM really gets into the wedding and event cases 🤭😄💗🌷

[@justhereyeah1112]

Lol she does! If people go anywhere else they are out of luck

[@a.konadu4010]

Off topic but I wanna go to Ghana so badly 🇬🇭 I miss home😭

[@Bloggingplug]

You've got a Ghanaian name 😊

[@dawnmarie55]

I want to visit Ghana 🇬🇭

[@sevinsweets5140]

Photos were absolutely gorgeous. Defendant is doing shows.

[@LeolaGlamour]

It was over two hours 😒🙄 they had a whole outfit change.

[@mmmfun77]

Gorgeous pictures. She’s really good! ❤❤

[@deniceknight6709]

Wow I think she changed her mind or found someone cheaper. The lady did a good job

[@WhitneyOsei]

Go Mandy!!!! Now there's a woman who manages her business very well. Her communication was very professional from what I could see in her correspondence.

[@nicoleh.6352]

The pictures were beautiful, I couldn't get the gist of why the defendant was not happy? So she ended up having to pay two photographers..

[@doreesmith8395]

Defendant had a hard time communicating and who changed their number in the middle of wedding planning 🤦🏾‍♀️ like noooo. The defendant should have just had the wedding planner keep communication with the photographer because boy she really f’d herself over

[@grassfedcharlie]

She’s an idiot and she probably didn’t even get married because where is he

[@scotthewitt258]

How does the defendant making changes WHILE MANDY IS ON CHRISTMAS VACATION BACK HOME make Mandy "unprofessional". The defendant was the one who said "April" then changed it to January over the holidays.

[@celinereyes1185]

the planner was at fault. she’s in communication the whole time with the photographer but not updating the bride and letting her attitude get the best of her

[@devinprasad3449]

“It’s better to have something than nothing at all” god, the plaintiff is so graceful and humble.

[@scotthewitt258]

She took beautiful pictures of a beautiful couple! Even the "playful" pictures looked great. Relaxed and natural. "Playful" pictures can easily come out the worst, because they often looked staged, uncomfortable, and tense.....

[@nhughes1162]

Are you freaking kidding me She got back with the woman 3 to 4 days later she's just trying to get some free pictures That's what it seems like to me. And on top of that being very unreasonable. Give a person of reasonable amount of time to respond back. #inpatient

[@tanishasummage3094]

The defendant wanted her pics for FREE!!! Shame!!!

[@Deniseeee84]

Exactly!!

[@jaquanliljon]

Usually I'm like oh nice pictures... but dam them photos were exquisite! 😂 Location, the poses, the Quality...I mean hell I can't even complain on this case. Plaintiff even gave you a nice discount.

[@lieuxritagreen6648]

I loved this verdict ❤ Mandy’s work is very impressive. Let’s not forget her attitude… so humble and nice.. 😊

[@moniquej4778]

Those pictures were so beautiful

[@scotthewitt258]

I hope Mandy got all the jobs she will ever need from the defendant doing like this! The world saw her beautiful work, thanx to the cheaping out defendant.

[@mamacindyrogofsky495]

Oh Mandy. You kissed me and stopped me from shaking. But I sent you away. Oh Mandy! 😂😂

[@janicescott-pair97]

The pictures were beautiful, and they looked fabulous.

[@Channel__777]

“Oh you have to pay your portion of the subscription” 😭😭😭😭 I’m sorry but that was hilarious

[@theprinceoffreshair1164]

Its crazy. You stay one day over in a month you have to pay the full amount of rent but when someone goes over an hour for an hourly service it gets adjusted. Crazy and unfair. The Plantiff shouldve gotten her 2 hours of pay. And the bride was probably trying to save money so she fired her

[@rplayer360]

She did do the two hours though lol you didnt notice?

[@manthony777]

The Cheap Comes Out Expensive. (she found a cheaper photographer) Cans Of Mas Macho

[@Tiramysuu]

Cans of what now? 🤔 😂 😂 😂

[@Amy-xoxo305]

LOL BOTH saying it wrong

[@TopherGrant]

Hahahahahahaha

[@manthony777]

@@Tiramysuu , it's a Cuban saying I learned from this show. 😊

[@Tiramysuu]

@@manthony777 I know what you meant, I've been watching the show for years and I speak Spanish. I was laughing at how it was typed out.

[@rachellbanks503]

Good I’m glad Mandy won. The brides was being a BrideZilla she mad 😂 her face was twisted up after she lost. Mandy know her shit !!👏🏾✨👑

[@nativeroscoe64]

If the wedding pictures cost the same as the engagement photos. Why did she fire her and get another photographer?

[@TheM1220yh]

You could tell by the way she was looking at the end that she couldn’t afford to pay her

[@arlenecoggins-john3795]

What is really wrong with people? If you don’t have the money for all the extras then don’t do it. Too many brides want these big extravagant weddings and don’t have the funds. Stay within your budget, your wedding could be at the courthouse it is the love that counts. Stop trying to impress your guests. IJS By the way those pictures are beautiful.

[@mandylynnhoff]

Those prices are why I've never gotten "professional" photos done 😂

[@Heidi-Beth]

With phone cameras who needs professionals lol

[@elenawilliams32]

Whether you think that the professional photographer is too expensive or not, at least you're not like this defendant who booked the photographer knowing the cost and then changed her mind. This defendant seems like a typical 'Champagne lifestyle, beer income' person.

[@florencetatro7922]

Gorgeous pictures Mandy! God bless you. Some people just are ghetto and don't want to pay! No matter what you had a contract and she must pay you! She was trying to take advantage of you since you give the photos a few months after event

[@TheLittleLondonHomestead]

I’d be embarrassed if I was the defendant.

[@RacieRain]

Ma'am you can't get the pictures without payment

[@NOYB22]

I can't believe the bride has some nerve to talk about professionalism she wasn't clear from the start on when she wanted the pictures and then expect her to bend over backwards to have it provided in December and January without any date she's the one that's not professional as client

[@Lolalenice]

You can’t have someone work get what you want fire them and not pay. Bride is trash

[@pastina000]

WOW !!!....Great win by the Photographer.....NEGATIVE outcome by the Defendant !!