Photo Vests on TV
Sep 17, 2019 11:28:30 #
Lately, I've been seeing quite a few characters on TV, both US and foreign, wearing what amounts to photographer's vests. The pockets are usually empty, so I suspect the wardrobe people thought the vest would be a good look for the character. Yet, as I look at the character and the vest, I wonder why he's wearing it, with all those pockets going to waste. Some vests look fairly new, and others are old and worn, but the character tends to wear them all through the production.
Sep 17, 2019 11:58:11 #
Peaks viewer curiosity, perhaps this increases viewer numbers?
Sep 17, 2019 12:15:18 #
Tomcat5133
Loc: Gladwyne PA
Jerry maybe their is more too the vests. I wear cargo pants most of the time.
I can keep the wallet safe. Phone not in my back pocket in another pocket.
My bill fold etc. I would be a little set conscious these days wearing the vests
I had. If they are working international they may have passport, wallet credit
cards etc etc in the vest.
I can keep the wallet safe. Phone not in my back pocket in another pocket.
My bill fold etc. I would be a little set conscious these days wearing the vests
I had. If they are working international they may have passport, wallet credit
cards etc etc in the vest.
Sep 17, 2019 12:23:36 #
Pretty much the same set up. Cargo pants and vest 90% of time.Some times can not remember which pocket holds what. 
Sep 17, 2019 12:35:44 #
Bear2
Loc: Southeast,, MI
coachejp wrote:
Pretty much the same set up. Cargo pants and vest 90% of time.Some times can not remember which pocket holds what.
Yes!
Sep 17, 2019 15:49:58 #
Promotion revenue?
in character reference....why are farmers always in tweed on UK telly? Most wear a one piece jump suit...
no idea - I don't own one!
in character reference....why are farmers always in tweed on UK telly? Most wear a one piece jump suit...
no idea - I don't own one!
Sep 18, 2019 10:22:20 #
I think people just see them as a practical way to carry lots of “stuff”, photography related or not. And they look really cool and outdoorsy😊
Sep 18, 2019 11:41:24 #
MANY pistol permit holders use these vests for covering up their handguns. They work very well for that use. Except criminals are catching on to the idea. Now a lot of guys I know won't wear one for fear of being shot first if they are caught up in a store or bank holdup. Many also use fishing vests as well.
I wear one most of the time anyway..I love them, always have. And they DO work great in a carry situation.
I wear one most of the time anyway..I love them, always have. And they DO work great in a carry situation.
Sep 18, 2019 12:29:04 #
Kind of like the 'Progressive Insurance' commercials where "Flo" and other wear aprons. I still haven't found a reason for someone selling insurance to wear a butcher or baker's apron. Do you know why they would?
Sep 18, 2019 15:57:28 #
They use them to carry condoms. Look closely and see the tell tale circular impression that you find in your wallet.
Sep 18, 2019 18:48:49 #
Part of the costume, id's the photographer as the photographer. Otherwise he might just be a hobbyist.
Sep 18, 2019 23:29:03 #
foxfirerodandgun
Loc: Stony Creek, VA
I use a fly fisherman's vest for many things, including photography firld trips, since I don't fly fish. Many more pockets and a large rear pouch. Just my 2¢.
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