Dress like a photographer.

[njw1224]

These should help:

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[DrongoPhoto]

These should help:

http://jimjamzoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/1067_legkobe-18.jpg

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Sheer weight alone could bring either one of these guys down at any moment.

I'll be seeing the client before the event and I'll be getting more information. I'm glad you're all having fun with this.

 

[KmH]

But really...

Its a valid concern. I've seen "photographers" show up in a t-shirt and jeans. I will too if I'm working outdoors at a farm/construction site or in a hot warehouse. But in a situation like a "bookstore" setting," we have to remember we're not only representing ourselves, but the client too.

-Pete

Yep, and that's why you ask the client for clarification, not an online forum.

 

[Stephen.C]

IMO Polo shirt, and Khakis.

I'm about 8 months into photography, and I read somewhere about getting a "bigger hat" and now this thread has the hat involved too.
Could someone explain please, What is the Iconic photographer's hat?

 

[Scatterbrained]

Tilley Endurables - The Finest Hats and Travel Clothing in the World

 

[Stephen.C]

Wow...
I'll pass on that. I like my Atlanta Braves hat instead.

 

[DrongoPhoto]

Yep, and that's why you ask the client for clarification, not an online forum.

Thanks, KmH. Helpful and patronizing, as per usual.

 

[PhotoFly]

If you do ask the client (and you should) I hope you post his answer.

 

[DrongoPhoto]

Talked to the client. There wasn't any specific dress requirement, he just wants me to look like I was hired to be there. He determined that the gear around my neck would probably be enough for most people, so I should wear whatever I want. I offered to wear a shirt with his logo on it, but he said it wouldn't be necessary. No fanny pack required.

Back to the hat/vest discussion.

 

[ajkramer87]

Wow...
I'll pass on that. I like my Atlanta Braves hat instead.

Id be ashamed to wear something like that. Now a red hat with a white P on it will be much more presentable. lol

 

[Aayria]

I'm not sure if this has been mentioned yet or not.. but it's a good idea to wear black or white clothing, so as not to cast colors reflecting back on your subjects. I wore a purple sweater recently to a shoot, and ALL of the skin tones had a faint (and sometimes not so faint) purple cast to fix in editing. ><

 

[DrongoPhoto]

I'm not sure if this has been mentioned yet or not.. but it's a good idea to wear black or white clothing, so as not to cast colors reflecting back on your subjects. I wore a purple sweater recently to a shoot, and ALL of the skin tones had a faint (and sometimes not so faint) purple cast to fix in editing. ><

Good tip. I defaulted to black on my own. Seems like every photog I see in Los Angeles has a black shirt on, so I played it safe.

 

[dubaifor]

No vests no please nooooo!!!
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[Neil S.]

There's only one thing to differentiate you as a pro and not just some schmuck with a camera. The Vest:

Canon vest ftw!

 

[bruce282]

There's only one thing to differentiate you as a pro and not just some schmuck with a camera. The Vest:

Ah yes, the famous "shoot me first" vest.

Bruce