Wedding togs, what do you wear?

jolsterj said:
it is the same when people go to see a lawyer why oh why do they dress up for it.?
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thats all about image portrayal isnt it, people feel that the lawyer will take a better view of them personally if they look more presentable compared with if they show up wearing a burbury shirt and kappa trousers with the missus in a belt and bikini!

the lawyer *should* represent them equally anyway unless hes a really bad opinionated one or lional hutz atourney at law....

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I dont do weddings but if I did I would either wear a suit or my usual smart casual clothes. I wouldnt dress in a manner which would make me really stand out.

It would really depend on the clients in my opinion. I do agree with the previous comments about if you arnt comfortable wearing suits that you shouldnt let the clients force you into wearing one and not performing your best. That after all isnt doing anybody any good, your photos are worse hurting both the couple and your professional image.
 
hmmm, in past i've dressed just as if I were a guest, but with 'functionality' in mind, obviously one doesn't want to wear something that will crease and become uncomfortable as the day progresses! it may feel comfy when you first slip it on, but after a few hours of puttering about, can become a pain! xxx
 
To be honest I can't really remember what the photographer wore at my wedding?

I think as long as they dress smart, it doesn't matter.
I really don't think that everyone will be commenting on what the photographer was wearing, just as long as he delivers the goods on the day.

Spence
 
Did my first wedding a month ago, wore a suit, shirt and tie. Guess it just looks more professional :shrug:.
 
I think this is an interesting thread. From the point of view from my wedding, I couldn't honestly remember what our togs came in so I went and looked at a couple of photos that guests took and he was in a casual shirt and trousers and she was in a flowery dress and shirt. You could tell they weren't guests and stuck out like sore thumbs cos of the big cameras stuck to their faces, not what they wore :lol:. Tbh, if I was getting married again, I wouldn't really care too much what our togs wore as long as they turned up and took good pictures.
 
If the snow doesn't stop, I'll be going in my Spyder suit and thermals!

However, if it's fine i'll be there in my suit.

Does anyone have a system for memory cards? ie left pocket empty, right pocket full etc?
 
The tog at my wedding was smart casual which didn't really bother us. I've done wedding videos in the past (bloody hard work) and never been questioned on what I'm going to wear.

Thing is, everyone expects there to be a photographer on the day, everyone knows that he or she is not a guest and with all due respect I don't really anyone really pays much attention to the photographer unless he is speaking or pointing a camera at you because they are (or should be) paying attention to the bride and groom!

So long are you are smart and preferably in dark clothing I don't think it should be a huge problem.
 
I wear a comfortable suit but discard the jacket if it is warm. The exception to this is if the wedding is very informal then I dress casual with consultation with the wedding orginiser. I never dress more formally than the top table.
 
I wouldn't deam of wearing anything other than a suit to do a wedding job - in fact I always did.

Firstly, it's a mark of respect to the other people there and the nature of the function they're attending. Looking like you could be bothered to make an effort doesn't go amiss.

Secondly.the smart suit has always been the mark of the pro in many professions, and quite rightly so - it just looks business-like, and well .... professional! ;)
 
CT said:
I wouldn't deam of wearing anything other than a suit to do a wedding job - in fact I always did.

Firstly, it's a mark of respect to the other people there and the nature of the function they're attending. Looking like you could be bothered to make an effort doesn't go amiss.

Secondly.the smart suit has always been the mark of the pro in many professions, and quite rightly so - it just looks business-like, and well .... professional! ;)
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fully agree with above..:thumbs:


i helped at a wedding last year and wore a suit.
and will wear a suit in the future..

i have been to wedding where the tog has not been in a suit and to be honest nobody seemed to take much notice of them ..
as in it could have been joe bloggs off the street..

i think people need to feeel that you are a pro " impressions are everything they have no idea how good you are just what you look like..


md:thumbs:

all imho
 
Shirt, trousers & tie for the actual ceremony & group shots & then I lose the tie & the top button of my shirt for the social stuff throughout the day - I find it helps to stand out a bit as people look at you.

I reckon a high-vis jacket with "wedding photographer" emblazoned on the back would work too but it depends on the type of wedding you're shooting I suppose :lol:
 
I only ever wore a suit to do one Wedding, the jacket is restrictive and I managed to split the seat of trousers squatting down to get an angle....:bonk:
Keep it simple, presentable, comfortable, it can get very hot, especially mid summer in the disco room and working 10-12 hours straight through in a high pressure environment isn't always easy.
 
Aye, bitter up on the south Downs today, too much.Still thawing out....:thumbsdown:
 
J Gordon said:
I only ever wore a suit to do one Wedding, the jacket is restrictive and I managed to split the seat of trousers squatting down to get an angle....:bonk:
Keep it simple, presentable, comfortable, it can get very hot, especially mid summer in the disco room and working 10-12 hours straight through in a high pressure environment isn't always easy.
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Exactly my thoughts, you shouldn't look scruffy etc but at the same time, there's no point dressing up and not doing the job you're being paid for properly.

LeeP said:
Does anyone have a system for memory cards? ie left pocket empty, right pocket full etc?
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I use a thinktank memory card wallet. Front card face showing = not used, back card face showing = used.
 
monkeydave said:
i have been to wedding where the tog has not been in a suit and to be honest nobody seemed to take much notice of them ..
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I thought that was the whole point?
 
Suit if it's cold and shirt and pants if it's warm.
I dont wear a tie it gets in the way.
 
gman said:
I thought that was the whole point?
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Not if you don't command the authority to organise a large group of people into the required poses.
 
Personally ive worn a suit each time ive shot a wedding (only 5 times). A friend of mine has over a 1000 weddings under his belt and has always worn a suit, He even has a breifcase with about 20 different bow ties in it, so he can match the bridesmaids colours. Thats professional dedication.
Dean:)
 
this is an interesting discussion, with a wide variety of views.
I for one believe that the photographer should be as understated as possible that way they can blend in with the guests and capture more of the moment without people "posing".
I dont dress like the guests as that would probably mean me having to go all frilly and fancy! ( havent been at a wedding yet that is informal to the point of dress) so i usually wear smart black trousers, a fitted white shirt, and a fitted jacket,. if i have to get dirty they wash! There is no way in creation I would do a wedding or any other "event", corporate, wedding or other in anything but smart attire.
If i was the one paying the money and a tog appeared in jeans or combats to my wedding I would be absolutely mortified.

however the above IS ONLY my opinion, rightly or wrongly.

Fi
 
It's interesting that there seems to be a general impression that if the tog isn't wearing a suit then he/she is wearing torn faded jeans or combats and a sweat stained t-shirt

:lol:
 
yourapocalypse said:
Not if you don't command the authority to organise a large group of people into the required poses.
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But then you'd use a loud voice or visual gestures as such so that you are only noticed when required surely?

I think I'm just playing devil's advocate here hehe ;) but do see a valid point in what I'm saying; be noticed when required but not be noticed when not required :suspect:
 
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