The shoes need to be comfortable to be able to run and at the same time not to come home after 12 hours of work with a bad back. For this reason I use racing shoes in black and white with elegant and minimal lines. Alexa Poppe Cornwall Will Travel View Website Something smart but comfortable, I need to be able to freely move around as you quite often see me climbing up things or laying on the floor to get the right perspective.
Simon Biffen Photography Bath, Somerset Will Travel View Website I like to blend in with the guests and always wear smart trousers, white shirt and one of number of different waistcoat options! Sarah Williams Photography East Sussex Will Travel View Website I tend to wear dark colours and my go to outfit is a particular Boden dress that is a good length, comfortable and has pockets too!
I have a lot of these in different colours and they are perfect in the Summer or winter months with a pair of leggings.
Comfy footwear is also essential. I avoid frilly bow ties and waistcoats as I like to blend into the crowd. Another answer to the question would be layers! Recently I have been in a blue suit with either black or brown shoes and I always find a tie to wear that goes with their wedding colours and that is normally noticed. We try always to find a balance between being comfy and smart. By comfy I mean being able to be as agile and quick as possible.
We specialise in outdoor weddings and most of the time we work in situations in which wearing comfy clothes is essential. Bloomfield Photography Europe Will Travel View Website It depends on the location, we work mostly in hot countries so we have to dress smartly but in a way that we can work without overheating.
Ideally, we dress smartly in the style of a guest allowing us to blend in and work as seamlessly as possible. Here in Ibiza, the mood is never too formal and that allows us to wear something pretty comfy. At the end of the day, you are working so confort is also important for the final result of the job. Things to consider, is it comfy, does it suit the type of wedding you are shooting and the current climate.
Depending on the season you will change what you wear, lighter attire in the summer and perhaps something darker for winter weddings, ensure you can move easily in the outfit, it is practical, comfy and still smart. There is no one dress code that fits all, it depends on you, your style and the type of wedding you are shooting.
The time of year, is it a formal wedding or alternative and quirky, beach wedding or cozy winter wedding. From a photographers point of view, whatever you wear, make sure it is comfortable and practical. To shoot a wedding you really need to feel tip top and comfortable as far as possible, a pair of cotton Chinos and a smart relaxed shirt, ideally with short sleeves but no tie, perhaps a lightweight cotton jacket initially.
I always thought photographers wore black because white reflects light black asorbes light….. Hey Patrick, we talk about the ideal conditions, but yes, it may differs as per choice and situation.
Hey Mark, glad we helped. Do follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more wedding photography guides. Thank you for this! Thank you for this post. My daughter is getting married in just a couple of months, and I am just now starting to search for a wedding photographer. Your insight and knowledge has helped me out alot.
Thanks again. Thanks for the piece. Really loved it but would have found it more helpful if the fabric material was specified. My very first wedding was 2 years ago and I was 10 days away from giving birth so I was super comfortable that day. This post was extremely motivating, especially since I was browsing for thoughts on this issue last Friday. And dressing like a guest blends in far more.
We're glad you have chosen to leave a comment. Please keep in mind that all comments are moderated according to our privacy policy , and all links are nofollow. Do NOT use keywords in the name field. Let's have a personal and meaningful conversation. Your Comment. Your Real Name. Your Email Address. Not sure what a wedding photographer should wear? Although what photographers can wear is generally not restricted in any way, you should aim to respect and complement how important the event is to both the bride and the groom.
Unlike guests which generally dress in order to attract attention, photographers need to aim to do the exact opposite. Obviously, as for any big day — make sure you are well-rested and do not appear messy in the slightest…. The client who has decided to pay you to photograph their wedding is letting you into one of the most important days of their entire life — respect that.
Make sure that you do whatever you can to make the experience and memories that you are going to capture even better for them.
As you likely already know, an important part of growing your photography business is building and nurturing client relationships. As a matter of fact, they will likely find the fact that their wedding photographer involved them in the choice of what they should wear really unique. They also know that, and asking them for their opinion on the matter will make them realize that you really do care about satisfying them. You can add this one to your regular set of questions for the future husband and wife.
For formal weddings, a wedding photographer should wear formal dress pants a.
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