Mar 21
2010
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jane| Category: portal.fanhou.com |
Hi all,
I will be shooting my first wedding this weekend. I need advice on what to wear. Its a 10:30am wedding.
Right now I have a nice pair of Khaki dress pants from The Bannana Republic and a white dress shirt. I wont be wearing a skirt.
Any suggestions? Should I wear black slacks and a white shirt?
Thanks
Dianah
Elysaapet any suggestions? Youve been doing this for awhile. What do you usually wear?All black is the way to go... black pants, shirt, tie, shoes, belt, cameras.
I don't wear tuxes because I get on the floor quite a lot.
Yes it's hot in outdoor summer weddings, especially here in Florida.Whatever you wear make sure it isn't cutoff shorts and a tube top.
Great!!!!.. I guess I'll have to buy something else now....;)There is a local photographer who always wears a black tux.
This actually can work if the couple wants the photographer to be part of the whole set / decoration., like the horses pulling the carriage, like the priest doing the ceremony, the photographer doing the photos.
if the photographer behaves in style then ,not being hectic and with certain dignity, then this can be just perfect (if it is what the couple wants)I am being an assistant for a wedding in June and I am wearing black dress pants and I have to find a shirt to buy yet as most of the dressy ones I have are too low cut and I don't want to worry about something falling out when I am getting low ;)when you say all black... Doesn't that get uncomfortable if the wedding is a summer wedding?... don't try to look better than bride or groom
Yeah, not too fancy. I think blending in with the guests is a pretty good strategy. I have yet to have anyone worry about me underdressing, but several couples have expressed concerns about me overdressing. There is a local photographer who always wears a black tux. The mentioned couples had seen him at weddings they were guests at and thought it was over the top.
I wear my typical wedding outfit to the pre-wedding meetings I have with the couples.Never photographed a wedding, but did have a wedding photographer! My wedding was fairly formal on a Saturday evening and the photographer and his assistant dressed formally (black slacks, tie, vest). I appreciated how the blended in. So I say just be sure to blend. No shame in asking the bride what she expects!I'd advise semi-formal, or formal if things are very formal.
just one simple rule though ... don't try to look better than bride or groom ;) Play the grey mouse a bit.
just my personal feeling about it.I dress according to the wedding. One wedding was casual and outside on a HOT day. I wore black pants and white sleeveless and was better dressed than some of the guests. Last wedding, same black pants but with a pink top. Your best bet is black pants for dressier weddings, kahkis for more casual weddings (gardens, beach, etc) and a nice shirt. Make sure the shirt will let you move freely without popping out and the pants are loose enough for you to crouch down without worrying about split seams and the like.
It's always best to do your best to blend in. Dress as if you're a guest but also dress for free movement and pockets for memory cards, etc....all black. Black tie, shirt, pants, socks, shoes, belt, bags.
I blend in to shadows and am not noticeable. I can even stand with the groom during the procession and no one notices me. I look like a groomsman in a tux (even though I'm not wearing one) and look formal enough everywhere else...and makes me slip into the shadows. I don't try to look like a casually-dressed guest, I'm a paid professional. I'd better look like one.I try to blend in. For me that means semi formal wear. Usually a sports jacket, long pants, and a tie. Look like a guest with a nice cameraI wore a long skirt (black and white) and a black short-sleeved cotton top. It looked nice enough to blend but comfortable to move it. I'd recommend wearing what you would wear to a friends wedding.
Something comical...not that you'd do this! I was at a wedding a few years ago and the photographer wore leopard leggins, a black oversized top and had her hair off to the side in a purple banana clip. She stuck out like a sore thumb. Her pictures were good but none of our other friends world hire her because they were afraid of how she'd look!
Blend in so you will represent yourself as well as your pictures will turn out.I dress according to the wedding. One wedding was casual and outside on a HOT day. I wore black pants and white sleeveless and was better dressed than some of the guests. Last wedding, same black pants but with a pink top. Your best bet is black pants for dressier weddings, kahkis for more casual weddings (gardens, beach, etc) and a nice shirt. Make sure the shirt will let you move freely without popping out and the pants are loose enough for you to crouch down without worrying about split seams and the like.
It's always best to do your best to blend in. Dress as if you're a guest but also dress for free movement and pockets for memory cards, etc.
I have to agree with this. You need to dress according to the venue and the customers. There are weddings where the photographers go so far as to wear a tux so you really need to cater your dress to the particular wedding.Whatever you wear make sure it isn't cutoff shorts and a tube top.I wear nice black pants (they have a bit of stretch so are good for moving around in), a black shirt with a high neckline (cleavage is not the best look for a wedding photographer but would probably get the boys smiling?!!) My shirt has a small logo on the back and is a good length so no skin pops out during the ceremony. I also wear a funky red belt. My shoes are rubber soled and therefore very quiet which i think is important to consider while moving in the church - though I try not to move too much! I also wear a plain black 'bum-bag' - a bit 'tragic' i know but works a treat for holding cards, batteries, tissues, and even my 50mm1.8lens. My pant pockets dont seem to have enough room!
My main tips would be comfy but classy... make sure your shoes are comfy too - raw blisters and being on your feet for 6hours is not pretty!! High necklines for ladies, and like you said - no skirts. I know the way I move to get the angles and a skirt would be way too Flashy for me. Hope that helps.
Goodluck with your wedding - looking forward to seeing your shots xWatch the shoes. Make sure they are comfortable!
Thats very important. But like everyone says, just dress according to the wedding. The wedding and formal events that I have been to, I always pay attention to the photographer. Dressing accordingly helps.Watch the shoes. Make sure they are comfortable!Ah, yes, the shoes. Make sure you are comfortable in them. They need to be comfortable because you will be on your feet and moving around far more than anyone else. At least the bride and groom get to sit down at the reception or even change their shoes! I wear dressy sandals but then again, I am used to them and am comfortable in them. Invest in Dr Scholls!I'd be sure to wear something at least halfway formal. Black pants and a white shirt is allways a good choise. Best of luck.If you really wanna match...wear the theme color under you jacket (men) and as a shirt (women)...otherwise go with the basics...black, khaki, white, navy, brown...don't go toooo dark though...it's a day of celebration, not mourning! Good Luck!Dress according to the dress code. Your job is to disappear.#If you have any other info about this subject , Please add it free.# |
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