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[guitarbug]

What does one wear to shoot a wedding ? Whats in your closet ? I know every wedding differs, so I was wondering what you pro's have on hand for each differn't wedding type! I know this is going to be a question that will come to mind for me and most likley other newbie TPF photographers, what to wear ? I thought it would be fun to see some post of TPF'ers in action to see how they dressed for the day with a brief disciption of the wedding style. Dig deep, I know there has got to be some images of you in action! Thanks ahead of time and I look forward to seeing some sharp and sexy photographers here, lol!

[Gina Geigley]

I almost always wear black slacks and some sort of button down shirt, black comfy shoes.

Beach weddings, khakis and flip-flops so I can be barefoot during the ceremony (change of shoes for reception if it's not on the beach)

The only photo I have of me in action was when I was preggo...no thanks! LOL

[guitarbug]

Thanks Gina! I am only asking this so I can get an Idea what I may need to have on hand for my first wedding shoot or if I ever do a second shooter deal! I am not wanting to see photos of photographers for the kicks, lol!

[Dsheree]

I dress according to my most comfy shoes. That is the most important.
Other then that (for a girl) black pants with dress top. Top is depending on how dressy the wedding is.

[Paulo]

Here's an image Miguel(mramos) took of me, Jordan(redmouse) & Shawn (dowxp) just before the start of a wedding event we were assisting him with.
http://www.texasphotoforum.com/forum...t=31882&page=6

For me, always: blacks slacks, black long or short sleeve dress shirt, & comfortable black shoes(boots)

[henryp]

Originally Posted by guitarbug

What does one wear to shoot a wedding

I suspect there are wide regional differences but I wear a tuxedo 90+% of the time.

[guitarbug]

See! This is why I asked this. It seems to be differn't for everyone. I have always thought that a suit would work, but in the Texas heat no way! The tux , is that common Henry ? I own one but do not want to wear in the hot summer! Thanks for the input, keep them comming. This could be very interesting.

[Paulo]

A tux, wow! Well, I wouldn't have a problem wearing one if an event came up that required it. Just never my first choice. My wife has a hard enough time getting me to wear a suit. I did wear a tux for my own wedding though. :)

[guitarbug]

My wife made me buy one for our wedding! Heck the photographer was in shorts!

[Paulo]

Originally Posted by guitarbug

My wife made me buy one for our wedding! Heck the photographer was in shorts!

Ouch! I was lucky. I just had to rent one.

I assisted most of last year and my observance is that it pretty much depends on how formal the event you're covering is. On and off, my mentor would wear a suit jacket. Black, dark grey or dark blue was very common and it allowed the shooters to blend right in with the guests. I have yet to do a beach-type venue but I imagine if the bridal party and guests were all wearing light colored khakis and white shirts, the everything black would stand out.

It just depends on your event.

[swanny338]

Always wear one of my suits.

[AndrewCCM]

Depends on what the client expects. Some people (depending on the event) expect vendors to dress appropriately. In some cases, I wear suits (but the jacket gets removed after a period of time). Others, especially when second shooting with a particular photog...there is pretty much a standard...black/black.. (slacks and shirt). All of the shooters match.

That is me.

[guitarbug]

Black / Black will be easy for me, thats just about all I wear anyway! Thanks Andrew,Bryant,Paulo,Henry and Gina!

[L Stegall]

My photographer wore a tux. For a formal wedding, I usually wear some evening pants, with low heeled, but dressy shoes and a tux jacket. I have several different tops that I can wear under the tux jacket - just depends on season, etc.

[guitarbug]

Thanks Lisa! I'll make sure I watch my heels, LOL. Women almost look good in anything, you're lucky! Its tough being a man.