just plain rude

if you're affected by the economy and cannot afford certain services, fine - but you don't have to be all cunty about it:

Hi There;

Unfortunately, your pricing seemed a bit steep, and given the current state of the economy, we noticed that many qualified and highly talented photographers are available at much more reasonable rates.

Thanks again,_ _ _ _ _ _

good luck with your JC Penny photographic stylings. You'll be divorced in no time anyway, and sitting home alone masturbating with a cucumber while watching 'Sex In The City' reruns.