Favorable stars in the Friendship Palace do not replace project management. For an event, the Friendship Palace frames collaboration, the Career Palace the tasks, and the Wealth Palace the money. If nobody owns the photographer's payment, a friendly team can still stall. Put names, deadlines, and change rules in writing.
A helpful contact does not sign the payment order by default. Write who handles tasks, approvals, and expenses, then compare the arrangement with actual delivery.