Photographers attire?

<p>you may as well wear a clown wig.</p>

I hear that in Hawaii wearing shorts is OK! Thats the lifestyle there!

 

I wear a black suit during daytime events and a tux for formal evening weddings.

<p>You wear the same clothes that the guests are required to. If it's formal, then formal. If it's casual then casual. One dress code for all. If you dress down when you shouldn't, then its a big insult to the bride and her family who are putting on the show. You can buy a cheap tux, dress trousers, formal shirt and bow tie for $250. Just keep it all in a suit bag in the wardrobe. You'll be surprised at how often you wear it if you are doing weddings and other formal occasions. At $50-70 for a hire, its paid for quickly. Oh and yes...don't forget shiny dress shoes, not black sneakers...these can be cheap too.</p>

<p>Don't forget, you are not at the ball game, but at a wedding etc.</p>

<p>I tend to wear all black at weddings, just seems to help me blend in. I do wear black jeans on occasion, though to be honest I think mine look a bit like trousers. I wear black trainers too (helps me climb trees/walls etc). Once again just a personal choice. It's your business, do what you feel is appropriate. I meet customers in jeans and have some funky trainers. But it all goes along with my image.<br>

I have pink and orange in my hair too - but I get plenty of work. People book me as I'm a bit funky and creative. You have to decide what works for you.<br>

I would think it also depends on what area you are photographing in too. Different areas have different styles.<br>

The one thing I would say is keep your style consistant. Don't turn up to meetings in full suit, then turn up to a wedding in jeans. Let people know what they are getting. There is no set in stone rule. Everyone's business is different.</p>

<p><strong>"If the Bride and Groom were barefoot or the Wedding Party were wearing thongs (don't know what "thongs" are in American) . . ."</strong><br>

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I'm not certain what thongs are in American, but in the UK they're scanty undies consisting of two bits of string and and not a lot else (-: (-:</p><p>I would not wear jeans for a wedding unless I was undertaking one of those 'activity' weddings where the bride and groom are rock climbing or abseiling, or engaging in something which requires me to be in immediate contact with the environment. At a 'normal' wedding I would decline any suggestion of denim, even if told it was OK, and would instead choose pressed linen pants in a neutral colour. But generally I would wear smart business attire in a subdued tone and my assistant would be in a suit and tie.</p>

<p>When I was a kid, thongs were the cheap sandals that most people today call "flip-flops".</p>

<p>I did attend one wedding wearing blue jeans, a Chicago marathon T-shirt, and running shoes. It was my own and we did the the intimate ceremony on the "Strip"in Vegas while I was in town for the Vegas marathon. However, we also did the Church wedding and full reception about 4 months later in the tuxedos here at home in Chicagoland.</p>

<p>On another thought, I imagine a few of us have on occasion seen photographers who wear dark pants and a polo shirt with their studio logo on it, ditto their assistants. Whilst this can help with identification, I personally don't think it's smart enough for a wedding and if I were a Bride I would not want any of my vendors dressed in that manner, let alone in jeans. I am in the UK and there are a great many establishments (bars, restaurants, hotels, clubs) where you can't even get through the door if you're wearing denim or anything that looks like a T-shirt. It's always worth knowing the house rules of where you're going to be working.</p>

<p>As a general rule of thumb: Never wear jeans to photograph a wedding unless your client states so. You want to look professional; jeans to do not convey professionalism. Wear black slacks, comfortable black shoes, black socks (no sneakers) and a white or blue dress shirt - with or without a tie. Bring a sport coat, just in case. Preferably, wear a suit. Leave the flip-flops in the car.</p>

<p>"Stage Black" no matter what the dress code is for the wedding. All black head to toe. No jeans, no t-shirts. Nice fabrics in all black. Preferably breathable type fabrics.<br>

The exception may be a really hot venue like a beach. Then a white shirt may be appropriate to keep from absorbing the heat. </p>

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<p>Follow the dress code. A dark suit means a dark suit, tie, top button closed and dark leather shoes. In practically all fields of business there are certain expectations of how to dress in the presence of customers, so it's important to project an image of professionalism.<br>

Suit pants are not actually bad, by choosing carefully you can get quite comfortable ones, they tend to be cooler than jeans. Investing in a basic suit is also not so bad, as you would have to have clean work clothes to wear out anyway. Just make sure that the buttoned up shirt doesn't prevent bloodflow to your head and you're all set :-)</p>

<p>Always dress in a professional manner and expect the clothes to take a beating. Last wedding I shot I was soaked head to toe from heavy rain. You'll take a knee. You'll be in the grass or mud. What you wear should make you blend in and you should be able to more and be on your feet for hours. Also don't wear something that you don't mind getting dirty...ie don't wear your favorites.</p>

<p>Try to dress formally enough so they think you've made an effort, but not formally enough to make you look like a guest.</p>

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<p>don't know what "thongs" are in American</p>

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<p>Sleek women's underwear. Wikipedia has a nice example for their photo.</p>

<p>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thong_(clothing)</p>

<p>Howdy!</p>

<p>Out here in the Old West, a crusher cowboy hat with a flexible brim for my Speedlite is always appropriate for outdoor weddings. (Raffia for hot weather, Felt for cold weather). When I bring the camera up to my face, the brim folds back out of my way. Also, the importance of performance wicking underwear cannot be overstated.</p>

<p>We also have some specific types of weddings which require different attire:</p>

<p>Ranch (or Ranch Wannabe): Jeans, button shirt, and SAS shoes (my feet are too wide for s--tkickers). No six shooter, it's a wedding, not a posse.</p>

<p>Ecotopian: Cargo shorts, Chaco's (river sandals), and Hawaiian shirt for summer. Cargo pants, Gore-Tex boots, and windblock fleece for colder weather.</p>

<p>Formal: Button down shirt, nice slacks, SAS shoes. </p>

<p>Jewish: Same as formal, but with a Kippa.</p>

<p>Scottish: Kilt and associated accessories (rented). Traditionally, no underwear should be worn, but I wear opaque performance wicking underwear, both for comfort and in case I have to stand on a ladder.</p>

<p>Later,</p>

<p>Paulsky</p>

<p>I guess we are a bit like the UK too. Many clubs and reception venues here have a strict dress code, and denim with a T shirt won't get you in the door, period. Usually its tailored slacks, proper leather shoes, a nice collared shirt, and often a proper jacket. You won't get in looking like an undercover SAS operative in Belfast or a Serbian gangster with jeans and a bomber jacket. At weddings we are expected to be effective but discreet. This is especially important in the church, so its best to look like a guest to blend in.<br>

Its also become popular here to have weddings in one of the parks beside the Harbour at dusk. For outdoor events is less formal.<br>

But in the end, jeans are really not good enough out here. One is paying anything from$1-4k for the photos, so its expected that the photographer look like a pro.</p>

<p>Jeans may also be ok at a biker wedding.</p>

<p>"Thongs" . . . Thanks for all the input . . . I was referring to the footware and I guess I was searching for the American word "Flip-flop" . . . not the female undergarment or beachware "Thong" or "G-String" . . . <br>

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WW </p>

 

<p>Dark dress pants and a black shirt. I once had a woman ask me why so many photographers wear all black, I told her it makes us look thinner!</p>

<p>Shae the answer is yes. If that's what everyone else is wearing. I wear colored jeans, always black or a darker color or kaki colored capri's usually. Some kind of a nice blouse or shirt. I don't wear t-shirts and I don't wear polo's or anything else with the studio name on it. That to me looks tacky. I know one big time photog who tells his brides that his attire resembles black combat attire, boots included, because that is what he is comfortable in and does his best work in. He then offers to wear a suit. He said he's had like 2 or 3 takers the whole time he's been at it.<br>

Be comfortable and appropriate is my motto. Even the photogs I've been with (shooting video there) at the Ritz don't dress like the wedding party or guests. I used to dress up and it got in my way and made me hot. <br /><br />I think "When in Rome do as the Romans do..." would apply here.</p>

<p>Hey Marc, I have a spare black balaclava, if you want to complete the 'ninja' look :-D<br>

For me it's a designer suit, open neck church, black converse shoes.</p>

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<p>Depends on the contracted price ---- blue collar or white collar :-}</p>

<p>Seriously , just wear what ever the grooms is wearing --- you can't go wrong --- We do have ideal weather in our local > but a lite weight tux works for almost every wedding . Never under dress ~~in respect to the guests' attire. </p>

WW, I was almost shocked at your misdemeanour ;-) A thong?? :)

<p>Moving on swiftly, I usually wear all black. Makes life easier, really. It does get around these parts sometimes, but I manage :) Dress trousers, a black shirt and very lightweight leather dress shoes (with a rubber sole).

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<p>Dont wear jeans. Wear "grown up", professional looking pants.</p>

<p>I usually take off the jacket and tie during the reception, though.</p>