pmur
journeyman
Reged: 03/10/2007
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Sorry if this sounds like a rather odd question, but what should one wear when photographing in the following situations,
Parties - outdoors and indoors
outdoor fashion shoots
Children in school / nursery setting
Obviously one wants to blend in and not look too out of place. I also need to relax the subjects as much as possible so that I get natural looking shots.
On the other hand I want to wear something that is comforatable to move around to get well composed shots.
I was at a wedding recently where I was a guest and found that what I was earing prevented me from taking many shots I would have liked. It can be a bit awkward to get shots form teh ground loooking up when wearing a suit, for example!
I am just a beginner here and would welcome any advice and guidance from those with more expereince.
Many thanks
Pmur
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LargeFormat
old hand
Reged: 24/10/2006
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Loc: Buckinghamshire and Cumbria
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Parties - depends whether white tie or black tie
Outdoor shoots - Plus fours and sports jacket
Children - no formal requirements but you could try a clown suit
You also mentioned weddings - surely these are always morning suits, black please, not grey.
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Fen
BAD WOLF
Reged: 12/03/2002
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Loc: Currently Unknown!
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Suit.
Always a suit when at a 'paid' shoot.
Shorts and t-shirt when I'm not 
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OneTen
'Two Breakfasts'
Reged: 23/06/2003
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Loc: Devon
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I think smart casual is fine, shirt, tie and trousers. I would kneel on the AW cover of my camera bag to stop getting trousers dirty. I've even taken a picnic rug to lie on if I anticipated lying on the ground.
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beejaybee
Marvin
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what should one wear when photographing in the following situations,
My Mum used to insist that I wore clean underwear for all occasions. But I think the general idea was to wear it underneath something appropriate ... as I refuse to be a fashion victim, that would mean comfort before style except when formal dress was specifically requested.
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nextshot
newbie
Reged: 15/09/2008
Posts: 18
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If you're on a job, you should dress the way you're client is. When in doubt, ask the client and if he can't be reached, go with business casual at the least. If you suspect you may lie on the ground for certain shots or this is something you do frequently, make the slacks dark colored and carry something with you to lay on the ground.
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john_g
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Reged: 09/05/2007
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I think the key thing is to blend in, so that you don't make people tense. With that in mind...
Parties - outdoors and indoors
Outdoor fashion shoots
Children in school
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pmur
journeyman
Reged: 03/10/2007
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Very funny John g. I agree that one needs to blend in asmuch as possible so as to not make the subjects uncomfortable in any way. Of course this is situation dependant.
Good advice from others on carrying something for on the floor shots.
What about getting some Knee pad like the ones used by cyclists or skateboaders?
Altherntively I could just use neoprene like foam and kneel on that.
any other thoughts people?
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fabs
Carpal \'Tunnel
Reged: 10/04/2007
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Loc: Beds/Bucks
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Those foam things that gardeners kneel on would be ideal. As for the kneepads, you'd look rather odd walking around with them on, especially at weddings! 
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OneTen
'Two Breakfasts'
Reged: 23/06/2003
Posts: 2538
Loc: Devon
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I use kneepads all the time when I'm out doing photography, the difference is that I'm usually on my own in the middle of nowhere...and look like a kn*b anyway.
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Bawbee
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...and look like a kn*b anyway.
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Learning
Ethelred the Ill-Named
Reged: 26/09/2006
Posts: 2334
Loc: Nottingham
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Play it by ear.
And have something to change into in case you get it terribley wrong or someone dumps the contents of a fishtank over you. Professionals even more than boy scouts follow the maxim 'Be Prepared'.
Edit
Prats wearing photo vests look like prats.
Edited by Learning (27/09/2008 20:23)
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IvorETower
Little Buttercup
Reged: 15/11/2006
Posts: 1759
Loc: Camberley, Surrey
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Play it by ear.
And have something to change into in case you get it terribley wrong or someone dumps the contents of a fishtank over you. Professionals even more than boy scouts follow the maxim 'Be Prepared'.
Edit
Prats wearing photo vests look like prats.
A better edit might have been to remove the words "the contents of a fishtank" ....... 
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surf_digby
journeyman
Reged: 04/04/2008
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I was in a rather packed venue last night, and my kit bag was more of a hindrance than a help. If vests are a no-no, what's a more practical/acceptable method of carrying round a load of gear without a bag?
Army webbing? Utility belt?
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Bettina
Kein Titel
Reged: 12/02/2004
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Loc: London
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I do lots of evening events and mostly it's smart/casual - as you would wear to the office.
For fashion shoots - jeans and compfy. Always remember you might be up a ladder one second then shooting from the floor the next. Don't outshine your models.
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deddard
journeyman
Reged: 11/03/2008
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There are some decent looking photo webbing kits around now - unlike the situation in the past.
I used to use a modified '58 pattern webbing to carry my stuff, but I'm not sure it would be a good idea to go too near an airbase or anything similiar with it!
I'm looking around for one at the minute - I can remember seeing one in Morris Photographic, and I do need to get something like this -back and neck injuries are playing havoc carrying heavy packs.
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Monobod
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Reged: 03/04/2003
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A word of caution. Make sure you have the parental consent when filming children and do not allow yourself to be in a situation where you are on your own with them unless they are your own children.
We had a talk at the club from a professional photographer who has spent most of his life in the police force. The subject was all about child protection laws. It was very informative and also somewhat scary. Check out the current and pending legislation on this subject, it could save you from getting into serious trouble.
I was amazed at how easy it is to get yourself on an offenders list without being found guilty of any misconduct, simply from an investigation into a complaint against you. This is no laughing matter.
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