As we know, weddings are an all day celebration and as the photographer, we have to be ready for it. There is nothing that can distract you more from capturing that amazing shot than anxiety that your back-sweat is showing. Paired with blisters from a new pair of heels, your undies making an appearance on the windy overlook, or pants you can’t stop pulling up. What’s the solution?
Jumpsuits. I’m telling you, this is the move. And I’ll tell you why.
As a wedding photographer, we are constantly doing yoga on one leg with half our bodies off a cliff to get that shot you love. Let’s face it, if we don’t look like a wacky inflatable arm flailing tube man, the photo’s probably gonna suck 😉.
Dark colors are a must, black is the standard but there’s usually wiggle room (check with your bride!). My go to jumpsuit for weddings is sleeveless, navy blue, high neck, wide leg. No accidental nipslips, no visible sweat, airy wide leg, and probably the most professional and flattering piece of clothing I own. This thing erases all stress regarding my outfit… and I’ve had to put on a jacket in Houston summer heat because I instantly sweat through the outfit I planned. Sleeveless is a simple solution because you can always throw on a sweater and look just as fab.
I always go with a breathable material because I’ll sweat out both glasses of champagne in the first 2 hours. Something light, stretchy, and bouncy so I can run around that venue like Dash from The Incredibles. Which brings me to shoes:
Do not wear the cute pair of heels you just got. Do not wear flip flops because it’s hot out. Do not wear anything that you don’t mind wearing for a 10 hour, 30 mile hike, because that’s what shooting a wedding feels like. I go for Chaco sandals in the summer and a super comfy black/dark colored bootie with a strong 1 inch or less heel other times of the year. If my dogs are barking, it makes working that wedding that much harder.
Ultimately, what you wear as a wedding photographer determines your comfort even more than it shows your level of professionalism. If you’re not comfortable while shooting, your mind will be distracted and your photos will show it. If you’re not sure, do a test run with your outfit on a hot, long day and see how it holds up before you bank on it for a wedding. Better safe than sweaty.
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