A recent story on the Connecticut NBC affiliate station highlighted a CT wedding videographer who has allegedly scammed more than 20 brides by taking their money, and never delivering their wedding video. We have received reports that this man has been changing his company name and possibly his own name, making it very difficult for brides to know if they are paying money to this scam artist. (See the link below for more information.) We have also received reports that his new company is advertising on The Knot.
How can you protect your investment and make sure the videographer you hire will deliver what he or she promises?
The NPVA/NE has a code of ethics all members must agree to. Our members are required to operate ethically, continue their education, and deliver what they promise. If a violation of the code is brought to our attention, members can be booted from our organization. This means that the videographers you’ll find in our directory are reputable, ethical business people who will deliver the services you pay them for.
Don’t risk hiring this scam artist, or any other disreputable or questionable videographer. Start looking for your wedding videographer in our wedding videographer directory, which contains ONLY NPVA/NE members in good standing.
For more information about the scam artist:
http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/investigations/Couples-Claim-Photographer–153418195.html
I had the same situation happen to me and still have not received my coverage of my wedding that took place on August 11,2012. I believe he is doing the same thing by changing names because I have not been able to locate him since he sent me an email that my footage was destroyed and my money would be refunded. I would suggest that every bride really do some research before hiring someone to film their wedding!
We are so sorry this happened to you! I read in the Boston Globe a couple days ago that the Mass Attorney General’s office is prosecuting Jesse Clark. You might want to give their office a call and find out if you can get added to their list of people who have been ripped off by this guy. And – in the off chance that your footage still exists, if you do manage to recover it, check out our directory of reputable, dependable wedding videographers if you’re looking for someone to edit it.