What do you think of me asking a guest at my kid's first birthday to reimburse us for botched photography?
Was the picture that bad?
Well, yes they did a poor job so I want my money back
I'm sorry things didn't turn out as best as they could, and the first birthday is one of the most precious. It should have been taken care of very well, and since it's not to your standards you need to speak up and get a refund. It's your right.
Are you sure it's going to work?
If you paid for photography services and the photographer did not do a good job, it's okay to request a refund. However, it's your responsibility to know where or not refunds are provided for that service.