Can I get my money back if a photographer had me pay 500 for the last promotional spot. Never sent contract so nothing is signed. I want my 500 back.

I never signed a contract or have provided information where I was needing the service. The photographer wanted a deposit before the contract with my information was sent because there was “one spot” left. Even my bank said they hear that strategy a lot from people who have been scammed. Since I saw she had a LLC and on BBB, I sent the amount asked to allow me to get the contract. Just to make sure I was the last person to get the promotional deal before it was too late, I sent the amount. I waited days for a contract that was never sent. So I asked what happened and she said she will send it again if I didn’t get it. I didn’t get it for the rest of the day so I messaged back that I felt uncomfortable with using her as a vendor because no other vendor did that to me for my wedding. She said she can not refund me unless she can not be there to photograph. She has no location provided on where to go since she never sent the contract, so she can not make it. “contract” should be voided.