Dress Code for photo shoots: I was reading a post and people commented on the dress of the photographer taking wedding pics as being unprofessional. When doing a wedding, is it shirt...

dasloaf

I was reading a post and people commented on the dress of the photographer taking wedding pics as being unprofessional. When doing a wedding, is it shirt and tie, suit or what? party pics = dress code of the party? Is there such a thing as a dress code for photo jobs?

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

dasloaf wrote:

I was reading a post and people commented on the dress of the photographer taking wedding pics as being unprofessional. When doing a wedding, is it shirt and tie, suit or what? party pics = dress code of the party? Is there such a thing as a dress code for photo jobs?

Very muck so!! If you are going to be a pro, you should dress like one. Always were a nice shirt and dress pants and sports coat. If it gets warm out you can loose the coat. :)
Erv

Ched49 Loc: Pittsburgh, Pa.

Yes, sport jacket and dress pant. Since the photographer is going to be the one moving around from place to place, a tie shouldn't be nessissary.

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

cjkorb wrote:

Yes, sport jacket and dress pant. Since the photographer is going to be the one moving around from place to place, a tie shouldn't be nessissary.

What is a tie? :) I haven't seen one of those in years. Aren't we glad we don't have to have pockets full of film rolls? :)
Erv

dasloaf

When shooting party pics, if casual, golf shirt and black dress bdu pants. They have enough pockets for lens, cards and supplies. If a wedding dress shirt, tie and dress pants. May wear a fanny pack with supplies. Other events, try to blend in!

Ched49 Loc: Pittsburgh, Pa.

I think the only occation where a tie would be appropate is probibly a funeral.

photo guy Loc: Chippewa Falls, WI

I've seen a lot of weddings going more casual now than years ago so not many are wearing ties anymore but dress nicely is highly reccommended still. I've seen some wearing polo shirts, dress pants and a pouch for supplies.

Ched49 Loc: Pittsburgh, Pa.

I remember years ago when walking along the Boardwalk in Atlantic City, men are supposed to were a jacket!

Baz Loc: Peterborough UK

If you are shooting a wedding, and assuming you are male, you need to follow the dress code for such an event. If you don't have a tie, go home and get your Mummy to dress you.

Normanc Loc: Manchester UK

I have photographed weddings for a lot of years and ALWAYS wear a suit and a tie!!!.You are a professional, so look like one !!.
Not only should your images be head and shoulders above those that the 'happy snappers' will produce, your appearance should also set you apart. I have proved this to be true time and time again when whilst shooting a wedding I have been approached for other work by some of the guests. Nuff said!. Normanc

Gshess1

I do many weddings and such, depending on the wedding and where depends on how I dress. If at a country club I may wear a tux and at some smaller ones sports clothes and maybe a tie. At parties usually just slacks and a golf shirt with out logo on it and my name.

dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

Weddings I have shot and will shoot are attended by casual dressed people... it is the way of the young Florida populous. I wear dark clothing so that I will less notice when taking shots during the ceremony, Nina like.

bobmcculloch Loc: NYC, NY

dasloaf wrote:

I was reading a post and people commented on the dress of the photographer taking wedding pics as being unprofessional. When doing a wedding, is it shirt and tie, suit or what? party pics = dress code of the party? Is there such a thing as a dress code for photo jobs?

First wedding I shot, suit and tie, last wedding I went to, backyard casual, neat but casual, one before that black golf shirts and black jeans, and that was an upscale place, I think the dress code has erroded, Bob.

Roger Salls Loc: Stratford, CT

If it's a formal wedding, I wear a tux, or a dark business suit, a garden wedding or more casual a blazer and linen slacks for summer. Remember you tend to act as you dress. I'm more old school, and tend to dress accordingly. Sneakers and jeans don't go for weddings even if you're the one in the room with the most teeth.

allen finley photography Loc: Sunshine State.

It depends, If I am shooting a beach wedding then I try to blend in and will be barefoot in the sand. Often I wear shorts because I will be standing in the surf to get certain shots. At a garden or upscale event I wear slacks and a long sleeved shirt along with my tux vest. The rule of thumb is never outshine the groom or guests but don't insult them either.