AAnonymous UserThe only highlight of this hotel is the incredible view from the lobby, which directly overlooks the sea. As for the rooms, they aren't very new and the soundproofing is poor. Every morning around 7 or 8, even before I was fully awake, I'd hear guests dragging their luggage loudly outside and doors slamming shut intermittently, making it impossible to get back to sleep. The service, however, was decent.
Now, I really need to rant about the complimentary photoshoot offered by the hotel; it was absolutely terrible.
1. **Photographer's attitude was subpar.**
* He clearly just wanted to finish quickly and get off work. During the shoot, he initially said I could suggest any poses or locations. But when I actually proposed where I wanted to shoot, he kept dismissing my ideas, saying certain spots weren't good or wouldn't work.
* After a few shots, I asked to see how they looked. He immediately got annoyed. I just wanted to check if there was anything I needed to adjust for subsequent photos. Was that really such a big deal?
* After seeing the photos, I felt my styling wasn't quite right; I wanted to pull my hat down a bit more. Essentially, I wasn't happy with the first few shots. He then adopted a 'if you're so good, you do it' attitude, saying things like, 'Okay, so what do *you* think looks good? You pose, and I'll shoot.' It felt incredibly impatient, like 'either you know how to pose yourself or you listen to me.' I simply wanted to adjust my look and retake the photos. Even though it was free, if the service attitude is like this, they should just assign someone else. Getting impatient after just a few shots is really frustrating. I quickly ended the session because I was genuinely unhappy. What's the point of such an attitude when their skill is mediocre? Oh well, it's free, what more can you expect?
2. **Upselling within the studio.** They take your photos for retouching, and then during the selection process, they show you the retouched versions. The retouched photos cost money and are quite expensive. The staff there actively pushes you to choose the retouched ones and pay for them. If you only want the free unedited photos, they look terrible. Firstly, the photography skills are just average, and secondly, the camera settings weren't adjusted well. It feels deliberate, as if they intentionally make the initial photos look bad to entice you to buy the retouched versions later. It's a real scam. If you have high standards for photos but don't want to spend too much, be very cautious. The free ones definitely won't look good.
3. **Photographer's attitude varied wildly.** He was clearly impatient with me, but I saw him shooting with other people, and he was all smiles and full of positive energy. Is it because my photoshoot was complimentary from the hotel? If they're so unwilling to serve these types of guests, then they shouldn't offer it in the first place. Speechless.
**Image 1** shows the sea view from the hotel lobby. **Image 2** is one of the original photos from the complimentary shoot, and you can see the lighting and filters make it look dark and unattractive. Can't they even adjust basic settings on a Fujifilm camera to make it look decent? **Image 3** is a photo I took myself, and it's better than the photographer's, and I haven't even edited it. The difference in effort is clear. Again, what more can you expect from something free? Be careful if you choose this!
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