“I technically finished before I even left the venue,” said photographer Evan R. Cole, who began coverage at 6:00 a.m. and wrapped just after midnight. “That’s not a timeline I’m comfortable introducing into the market.”

Cole, who operates within an 8–12 week turnaround, said the speed — powered entirely by Aftershoot — had created what he called “an ethical dilemma with long-term consequences.”

Body cam footage from the scene noted a vehicle filled with camera bodies, lenses, and what appeared to be a fully packed trunk of lighting equipment — including stands, beauty dishes, and a myriad of umbrellas, among them clear ones. “For those epic night shots in the rain, man,” Tim explained when questioned. The photographer allegedly gestured toward the gear at one point, stating, “I didn’t use 95% of those things tonight — and most nights,” before trailing off.