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|| SportsShooter.com: Member Message Board What to wear to shoot a governor's inauguration? Ryan Kelly, Student/Intern Newport News | VA | USA | Posted: 9:03 PM on 01.15.10 ->> Hey guys, This is a pretty weird question to ask, but I'm not sure who to turn to. I'm shooting the inauguration of the new Virginia governor, Bob McDonnell tomorrow. I've shot political rallies before, but never an official ceremony. Is there any sort of expected dress code for photographers? There's no mention of anything in the press packet, and I'm a guy, which is probably important. I was planning on wearing jeans and a nice sweater, but I can kick it up a notch if need be. Just don't want to sway too far in the wrong direction. Thanks!  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Ian L. Sitren, Photographer Palm Springs | CA | USA | Posted: 9:12 PM on 01.15.10 ->> Don't worry about what other people are going to wear, worry about what you are going to wear. Start out with no jeans and no tennis shoes. Personally I would wear a suit.  This post is:  Informative (1) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Tim Snow, Photographer Montreal | Qc | Canada | Posted: 9:21 PM on 01.15.10 ->> You can never over-dress, you can very easily under-dress. Dress pants with shirt and tie MINIMUM.  This post is:  Informative (1) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Jack Kurtz, Photographer Phoenix | AZ | United States | Posted: 9:28 PM on 01.15.10 ->> Ditto. Dress Slacks and tie minimum.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Darrell Miho, Photographer Los Angeles : SFO : HNL | CA | usa | Posted: 9:33 PM on 01.15.10 ->> this is an INAUGURATION for the STATE GOVERNOR. a suit would be appropriate. you want to blend in, not stand out.  This post is:  Informative (1) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Chet Gordon, Photographer Newburgh | NY | US | Posted: 9:50 PM on 01.15.10 ->> A suit. And a tie. Preferably dark. Shined shoes. Shave. Look and act professional. Same for funerals of notable individuals, fallen police officers, firefighters and members of the armed forces where dignitaries are expected to attend. It will all go a long way with the government officials at the inauguration and more importantly, their PR people. You'll be surprised how fast you become a familiar face with them at events - and of course you want that familiarity to be a good light. -cg.  This post is:  Informative (4) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Eric Canha, Photographer Brockton | MA | United States | Posted: 10:13 PM on 01.15.10 ->> +1 Chet's post  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Mark Loundy, Photo Editor San Jose | CA | USA | Posted: 10:39 PM on 01.15.10 ->> Suit  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Hal Smith, Photographer Sedalia | MO | USA | Posted: 10:47 PM on 01.15.10 ->> How about a scuba suit and strapon.  This post is:  Informative (1) | Funny (7) | Huh? (1) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (2) |   Definitions Todd Spoth, Photographer, Student/Intern Houston | TX | USA | Posted: 10:51 PM on 01.15.10 ->> im pretty sure there are situations where you can over dress. what if you are working on a story on cowboys and ranch hands and you turn up in a tux?  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (1) | Huh? (2) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Ryan Kelly, Student/Intern Newport News | VA | USA | Posted: 11:44 PM on 01.15.10 ->> Thanks guys, very good to know. Makes perfect sense. I'll look sharp!  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions David Manning, Photographer Athens | GA | | Posted: 12:51 AM on 01.16.10 ->> Look sharp. Suit. Tie. Pants.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Chuck Liddy, Photographer Durham | NC | USA | Posted: 2:01 AM on 01.16.10 ->> ...or you could dress like a tv videographer...shorts, nasty tennis shoes and a ratty t-shirt...  This post is:  Informative (1) | Funny (3) | Huh? (1) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions N. Scott Trimble, Photographer Lake Oswego | OR | USA | Posted: 2:20 AM on 01.16.10 ->> If you are shooting the governor, a kevlar vest with a black ops outfit might make you blend in better with the shadows from which you do the deed. My personal choice is the M40A3 with a Redfield scope. Okay Homeland...I am being ironic for the word choice for this topic1 DARNIT! QUIT KNOCKING ON THE DOOR!  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (5) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (6) |   Definitions Jim Colburn, Photo Editor, Photographer McAllen | TX | USA | Posted: 10:33 AM on 01.16.10 ->> Suit and tie or, at a minimum, khakis with jacket and tie.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions N. Scott Trimble, Photographer Lake Oswego | OR | USA | Posted: 12:06 PM on 01.16.10 ->> oh geez people get a life...  This post is:  Informative (1) | Funny (1) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions George Bridges, Photographer, Photo Editor Washington | DC | USA | Posted: 12:25 PM on 01.16.10 ->> Actually, I will say more information is needed. Is this an outside thing where you are among dozens or hundreds on a press riser? Is this an inside, more intimate thing where it's just a few folks in the capitol rotunda? If it is an outside thing and you are on a riser and will not be getting anywhere close to the governor then dress nice (dress shirt, khakis) but also for the weather. If it is more intimate such as in the State House Chamber or any time during the day you will be getting up-close-and-personal then kick it up a notch.  This post is:  Informative (1) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions John Tucker, Photographer, Photo Editor Cordova | TN | USA | Posted: 4:01 PM on 01.16.10 ->> In NY or SC a cute skirt with thigh highs and a garter belt would do nicely!  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (1) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (1) |   Definitions Ryan Kelly, Student/Intern Newport News | VA | USA | Posted: 5:39 PM on 01.16.10 ->> Just so this discussion about clothing can end, I'll update you all. I wore khakis and a nice button-up shirt, no tie, and I was more dressed up than most of the rest of the photographers. The guys working for the governor were wearing suits though. It was outside, and I was among a dozen or more press photographers set up on a platform. Also, parades get boring very quickly.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (1) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Jeff Stanton, Photographer Indiana | IN | USA | Posted: 6:27 PM on 01.16.10 ->> It's been a few years, but the last one I shot was an outdoor event and it was bitter cold. I donned dress slacks, tie and a heavy coat to withstand the temperatures. I doubt you're going to have that problem in Va., but I would say the minimum would be dress slacks, tie, even a coat if you have it.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Joey Wilson, Photographer Savannah | GA | USA | Posted: 2:07 PM on 01.18.10 ->> I have a dark suit for "formal" occasions I have to shoot....If I can shoot without a coat and tie, I'll be in black shirt, black pants and black shoes... I like to pretend I blend into the background...good thing I don't own any Camo !!  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Sam Santilli, Photographer, Photo Editor Philippi | WV | USA | Posted: 4:41 PM on 01.19.10 ->> Tyan, any pix of the event?? I get to cover the WV Gov a good bit, so I would like to see if you got anything interesting. Thanks for the update!  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Add your comments... If you'd like to add your comments to this thread, use this form. You need to be an active (paying) member of SportsShooter.com in order to post messages to the system. NOTE: If you would like to report a problem you've found within the SportsShooter.com website, please let us know via the 'Contact Us' form, which alerts us immediately. It is not guaranteed that a member of the staff will see your message board post. Thread Title: What to wear to shoot a governor's inauguration? 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