Holly Christina Photography | New particulars in Raleigh wedding ceremony photographer Troubleshooter investigation

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — New particulars are rising in a Troubleshooter investigation right into a Raleigh wedding ceremony photographer accused of leaving dozens of brides in limbo.

Troubleshooter Diane Wilson has now heard from greater than 60 brides who say they’ve paid Holly Christina Photography a mixed complete of greater than $300,000. Many say they’re nonetheless ready for photographs, movies, or affirmation that the photographer will even present up on their wedding ceremony day.

“We’re getting married. This is supposed to be a happy time.” Instead, bride-to-be Amanda Daughtry says the expertise has been the other. “This is not fair to people and people do not need to lose this much money. And I’m upset. I’m mad and I want people to get their money back.”

Daughtry is a well-recognized voice within the Triangle because the award-winning co-host of the Q Morning Crew on 94.7. She and her fiancé are getting married in August and employed Holly Christina Photography.

“Luckily, I only paid $1,300 down because she wanted half. And I said, No, I’m not doing half.”

Daughtry says every little thing appeared nice till final week, when one other bride contacted her, saying the corporate had ghosted her. After Daughtry shared her issues on the radio, she says the calls began pouring in.

“I’ve heard from so many brides that have said that she didn’t show up, and she would just send other subcontracted photographers, and they would be like, Where are you? And she was like, I had a family emergency.”

Troubleshooter Diane Wilson has since spoken with lots of these brides. On Monday, greater than thirty brides and moms of brides joined a bunch Zoom name to share their frustrations. Bride Shannon Rogers mentioned after her wedding ceremony, she did get sneak peeks of her wedding ceremony along with her and her husband, however there wasn’t a single household image.

Some say they did not obtain all the images or video they paid for. Others, just like the mom of the bride, Dana Chavis, fear the photographer will not present up for the contracted wedding ceremony date. “I’ve been blocked. I can’t even text the number or call the number anymore. And she’s not communicating with the with anybody through email.” Chavis did get her daughter’s engagement picture’s final week.

Wilson known as, emailed, and texted Holly Christina Photography however didn’t obtain a response. After Monday’s story aired, the corporate posted an announcement on its Facebook web page:

In October, Holly’s husband, Christopher Owen Ayscue, who shares an handle with the corporate and is listed as the corporate’s CEO and proprietor on his Facebook web page, was arrested and charged with assault on a feminine and home violence. Wilson reached out to him for remark, however has not heard again. He has a court docket date on the fees later this month.

As for Daughtry, she says she’s not taking any possibilities. “I’m not risking it. I moved on.” She despatched a message to Holly Christina Photography canceling her contract for her August wedding ceremony. “I had to fork out another deposit to retain another photographer, and I’m devastated about it. But we got a roll on.”

Daughtry says she has not heard again from anybody at Holly Christina Photography up to now. Wilson did communicate with Holly’s father, who mentioned that there are a lot of folks concerned who care and are placing a variety of effort into fulfilling their obligations and that any endurance prospects may give is vastly appreciated.

Wilson additionally spoke with one buyer who has since acquired the photographs she was owed. Other brides say they continue to be anxious, with weddings simply weeks away and nonetheless no communication from the corporate.

Several prospects who paid by bank card report that they’ve disputed the cost and are hoping to obtain a refund. While it is too late for a lot of of those brides, wedding ceremony insurance coverage is at all times an choice, as it might probably supply safety if conditions like this come up.