Владелец студии свадебной фотографии в Северной Каролине обвиняется в мошенничестве после того, как не вернула деньги и снимки двум невестам

Two brides say they paid over $5,000 each to Holly Christina Photography but never received the services they were promised, and the owner of the business is now facing criminal charges. Advertisement 'I just felt like nothing could go wrong': Brides claim NC photographer failed to deliver promised services Two brides say they paid over $5,000 each to Holly Christina Photography but never received the services they were promised, and the owner of the business is now facing criminal charges. FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. — Two North Carolina brides say they are still waiting for refunds for services they paid for in full to Holly Christina Photography, a business now facing a lawsuit from the state attorney general for allegedly failing to fulfill its promises. "We were the brides who signed on with Holly Christina, paid in full for her services, and didn't get those services fulfilled," said Madi Lewis and Kyndall Barlow, who each paid over $5,000 to the photographer. Advertisement What began as a promising deal with Holly Christina Photography turned into a nightmare for the two friends, who say they lost thousands of dollars ahead of their weddings and had to spend more money to replace the services they never received. "Not only did I see the photos that she took, but I also just felt like nothing could go wrong," Barlow said. However, things did go wrong. One friend received her engagement photos, but after the business ceased operations on Feb. 7, they never heard from the photographer again. WXII 12 News was in the courtroom when Holly Asyscue and her husband, Christopher Asyscue, faced a Forsyth County judge. "We're working our hardest to fix everything as fast as we can," Christopher Asyscue said. "I feel very bad about everything that's happened. That was my whole world. My business was my world. I care about my clients," Holly added. Despite her statements, the friends said there are several brides out there who claim the photographer attended their weddings but failed to deliver on her promises. "She came to their wedding, she did their wedding, and did not fulfill anything for them," they said. The brides said many people have asked how so many clients ended up in this situation. "She was a good business. She had a lot of people who backed her up, a lot of people recommended her. She was on my venue's recommended photographer list," Barlow said. Holly Asyscue told WXII 12 Investigates that her business failed because she became very sick. However, several clients are still waiting for thousands of dollars and the photos from their special days. "People are just angry, and they want justice," Barlow said. "What on earth went down to take all of these people's money and not even give back the photos you have? Just at least do that," Lewis added. The couple behind Holly Christina Photography faces one count of felony obtaining property under false pretenses and could face up to 39 months in prison if convicted. They are due back in court on Oct. 29. Related Coverage: Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here. Subscribe to WXII's free YouTube channel here NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love |