Now that my wedding bookings are picking up and I've shot several this season, I think it's foolhardy to where a suit. Photographers are working professionals. Most weddings are all day affairs, and you need to be dressed comfortably enough to get down on the floor if need be, get up on a ladder or other place to shoot from above and be prepared to be walking on your feet nearly the entire time.
As a woman, I usually wear black pants, a white shirt and my black Domke vest with dark, yet comfortable shoes. I shot with a professional male photog and he were dark pants, a dark polo shirt and comfy shoes as well, and a belt with shoulder holders to fit all of his equipment and lenses.
I'm usually incredibly sore and tired after shooting a wedding. Why would you want to compound that by wearing something extremely uncomfortable to "blend in" with the guests. You are not a guest. You are a paid professional who needs to be prepared to get ANY shot in any situation. How can you do that in a suit and tie and loafers?
|