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I have followed this post from the beginning and normally wouldn't respond as I am not a professional photographer. But, since I am a professional in another field and operate my own business I am going to offer a few pointers. First I see no response in this thread from another photographer in Mexico, I highly suggest the original poster seek some help locally on this issue. I offer this suggestion because the culture is different. I am a non-latin living in a latin environment and have observed several pro photogs fail for reasons that never should have taken place. The first situation was an established pro that did great work, but in his mind he thought his work could overcome the local customs. For years he dressed as the rest of the wedding guests, then one day he shows up dressed casual for a formal wedding. The result was that almost every person was commenting about him. The following Monday he started to get cancellations of the upcoming weddings. Few months later he was out of business. The second pro I saw decided to move into weddings, he did the pre-ceremony photos casually dressed. When he arrived to the church dressed the same way, he was met at the door and not allowed in. A second shooter ended up doing that particular wedding and the one trying to break into that area never succeeded. Mexico and Puerto Rico is totally different, but you should recognize your local customs and adhere to them if you want to be successful. My feeling is you dress to match the function, if it's formal you be formal, if it is other then match that. In my profession I have to match the situation, some bid meetings I attend require a suite, while some require jeans. There have been numerous occasions when I have been in a customer site dressed in a suite and after a meeting find out they need help for some situation at that time. I have no hesitation of doing my job no matter my dress, I have ruined several suites, but it is my livelihood and the price of clothing or the uncomfort is nothing compared to the gains.