It really is Hot here today, over 103 by this afternoon.
So, I'm shooting a wedding from about 3:30 - 9:00. Normally I wear dark shirt, long-sleeved, dark pants, etc. However, this wedding is a yard wedding and reception-- some shade but lots of sun. And did I mention it was going to be hot? So, looking for a few opinions.
Would it be appropriate to wear a light colored shirt(short sleeve) with khakis at this type of wedding? I should mention that both families are really casual, the wedding will not be formal affair, the bridesmaids are wearing every Lifesavor flavor mix color I can imagine, but brighter. (Think tropical without the orchids.) Most of the family and guests will be aquaintances or friends of myself or my family. Blah, blah, blah.
I can go with dark but this may be my last post ever if I do. By nine this evening I'll be pile of dehydrated skin with a camera draped over my corpse. But I digress....
Short-sleeved shirt would be fine, I am sure. I'm not certain what you mean by Khakis - in England it would meen light green baggy combat type trousers. Light coloured (eg stone) smart casual trousers like chinos would be cool (in both sesnses...)
If you feel you must look the part, put on a tie and wear that with light colored shirt and the khaki/ tan/ stone chinos/pants/trousers. You would actually look out of place as the only dressed up one at a casual wedding.
Short-sleeved shirt would be fine, I am sure. I'm not certain what you mean by Khakis - in England it would meen light green baggy combat type trousers. Light coloured (eg stone) smart casual trousers like chinos would be cool (in both sesnses...)
If you feel you must look the part, put on a tie and wear that with light colored shirt and the khaki/ tan/ stone chinos/pants/trousers. You would actually look out of place as the only dressed up one at a casual wedding.
Good point. Leaning towards light color.
Citadel-- Sandals would be great but unfortunately my toes ain't the prettiest. ;)
I'll close voting in a second if no one else chimes in! ;)
Since you will not be all dudded up, I think it is a very good idea to get a name tag and write on it "Picture Taker Guy". That way, they know who you are...
I don't shoot wedding but I have been to an outdoor wedding during the summertime. The photographer dressed down to match the wedding attire. He wore a white button down short-sleeve shirt, Khaki pants, and a dress casual shoes.
Note: I wouldn't wear a light blue shirt, they show sweat to easily.
You could probably get by with khakis and a polo. My wedding was super casual and I was almost embarrased for the photographer and his assistant, they showed up in pants, button up shirts and a tie. They were way overdressed for my casual wedding! Plus, no offense but, I never heard anyone discuss what the photographers were wearing, so to me that meant they didn't care. As long as you're not too flashy, I doubt the guests will notice what you're wearing.
Thanks for all of the suggestions-- I know people won't care what I were or probably even notice but I prefer to error on the side of professional. It sounds like light shirt/khakis would be appropriate. And it's pretty dang hot for dark clothes. Scott-good call on the light blue--I'm thinking white with a tshirt to soak up some of the sweat.
Part 2: Would wearing a Camelback be too out of line?? :P
I've gotten a few underarmor tops from the sporting goods store. They wick sweat. Wear one of those under most anything and you LOOK cool as a cucumber all day! :)
I've gotten a few underarmor tops from the sporting goods store. They wick sweat. Wear one of those under most anything and you LOOK cool as a cucumber all day! :)
Dress like the guests is the general rule- some weddings are more formal that others, some photographers like to be more formal that others. Just saw one a few minutes ago on my way home. He was shooting formals and wearing a black suit, jacket and all. He must have been sweating a lot. If you're uncomfortable you can't be doing your best work IMO.
I had a HOT wedding - 93 and humid and there was to be no A/C - outdoor wedding and the reception was in a barn so I didn't wear my dress shirt - not so much for my comfort as a shirt is a shirt, but when I sweat it shows in my usual gray shirt.
Go get a golf shirt - a $50 one made of the high tech fabrics they have now. They are FANTASTIC for hot days, being in the sun- they'll help you keep cool and look good at the same time!
