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Quemado

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26. I am a former Texan. I've done wedding photography in the past.

Wed Dec 16, 2020, 03:15 PM

Dec 2020

I lived in Texas for 34 years. I left almost seven years ago, and I have no regrets. I have mixed feelings about this situation.

On one hand, I am shocked at people's behaviors and attitudes. On the other hand, it doesn't surprise me because there are people in Texas (as there are in other states) who have this "rugged individual" attitude. The only thing they care about is themselves. They don't care what happens to other people. Just as long as they get what they want.

As to the photography business aspect of this situation: As a wedding photographer, in these times of COVID-19, I would have changed the wording in my contracts to include language that would require the client to disclose to me prior to the event that they are COVID-free, especially if I had asthma and/or three kids (which I don't). There is no business engagement worth the money to risk myself.

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Covidiots in Texas trying to kill Wedding Photographers [View all] irisblue Dec 2020 OP

It's going to get to the point that these people who are so willing to get others sick for their SWBTATTReg Dec 2020 #1

How self centered can you get? Kittycow Dec 2020 #2

The photographer needs to sue. Period. LongtimeAZDem Dec 2020 #3

Considering that McConnell is trying to pass a law giving corporate immunity, TexasTowelie Dec 2020 #8

"Business owner"--a photographer is a contractor BarackTheVote Dec 2020 #51

It would be very difficult to prove that she got the virus at that wedding. nt. Mariana Dec 2020 #12

I bet under those circumstances she could convince 5 of 6 jurors. SunSeeker Dec 2020 #16

If she, or anyone she's had contact with Mariana Dec 2020 #23

I'd vote for liability. In civil, the standard is preponderance of evidence. SunSeeker Dec 2020 #25

They didn't try to keep his infection secret. Mariana Dec 2020 #28

It was the bridesmaid that spilled the secret to the photographer, not the Bride. SunSeeker Dec 2020 #35

Was she taking precautions like wearing a mask? mikeysnot Dec 2020 #38

"the unmasked wedding party" LongtimeAZDem Dec 2020 #42

MIL's cousin is on a ventilator Johnny2X2X Dec 2020 #4

Mother of god UpInArms Dec 2020 #6

So they obviously got a plane while infected, to travel to Cancun? bullwinkle428 Dec 2020 #11

I'm actually looking into when they traveled and will report them if I can Johnny2X2X Dec 2020 #27

Great wryter2000 Dec 2020 #15

That's one step beyond even my sperm donor. KitSileya Dec 2020 #47

There should be criminal charges for something like this DBoon Dec 2020 #5

Jesus FC Jirel Dec 2020 #7

I read the whole thing with my jaw dropped. On the way out, the photog said to the idiot bridesmaid Hekate Dec 2020 #9

Yes, kudos to the photographer for being proactive. yonder Dec 2020 #22

I don't think It's a big deal so you shouldn't either underpants Dec 2020 #10

Time to Rebl2 Dec 2020 #13

I hate these people! Richard58 Dec 2020 #14

Welcome to DU wryter2000 Dec 2020 #18

++Selfish, ignorant and arrogant assholes lunasun Dec 2020 #41

Good lawd! demmiblue Dec 2020 #17

A Texas judge would probably hold the photographer liable for breach of contract. Marcuse Dec 2020 #19

A more recent picture of Louie bottomofthehill Dec 2020 #24

Lookin' pretty poorly there, Gohmert Pile. Grokenstein Dec 2020 #32

And his teeth are falling out as well. Crowman2009 Dec 2020 #49

Here it is: Totally Tunsie Dec 2020 #53

I'm a videographer (I don't do weddings) and i haven't worked since March. Liberal In Texas Dec 2020 #20

My friends neighbor is a school bus driver Alliepoo Dec 2020 #21

I am a former Texan. I've done wedding photography in the past. Quemado Dec 2020 #26

I find that in most rural areas marlakay Dec 2020 #30

They're rugged individualists, but let me guess-- very Christian and very pro-life, right? LymphocyteLover Dec 2020 #33

Oh of course thought not the group I hung out with marlakay Dec 2020 #37

Heheh. Of course. LymphocyteLover Dec 2020 #40

Joined long time ago marlakay Dec 2020 #43

That's what I did on twitter-- real first and middle names LymphocyteLover Dec 2020 #44

Holy Shit. LudwigPastorius Dec 2020 #29

"I'm a teacher, I have fourteen students. If I'm willing to risk it, why aren't you?" Grokenstein Dec 2020 #31

Truly horrific. And those 14 students have 32 parents and 64 grandparents. SunSeeker Dec 2020 #39

That insane person OldBaldy1701E Dec 2020 #48

I just gotta ask quakerboy Dec 2020 #34

Sorry they are ALL fucking idiots. mikeysnot Dec 2020 #36

I can't respond Dem2 Dec 2020 #45

Before taking a job to do a wedding, any photographer, caterer, florist, etc., needs to find out BComplex Dec 2020 #46

so, based on this article, on a lark, I googled #covidwedding Bucky Dec 2020 #50

This quote: BarackTheVote Dec 2020 #52