Weeks passed, and the Nyati family’s social media accounts were flooded with wedding highlights—but none of the posts mentioned the photographers. Not a single tag, not even a subtle nod in their direction. The beautiful moments they had captured were shared widely, but the credit for their artistry was glaringly absent.
Kudzai was the first to voice his frustration. “Do they think we’re invisible? I spent 12 hours on my feet, shooting, editing, perfecting their memories. And for what? Free labor?”
Tariro added, “It’s insulting. They promised exposure, but they’ve given us nothing. If they won’t keep their word, then neither will we.”
The photographers decided to take a stand. They had delivered a few teaser images to the Nyatis as a courtesy, but the rest of the wedding album remained in their possession. When Chantelle called to ask about the full set, Kudzai’s response was calm but firm.
“We’ll release the photos once we see some acknowledgment for our work.”
