Dressing for the part

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In one of the Linhof books a is guy depicted with large pockets on his trousers, The text advises such for putting in darkslides, one pocket for the unexposed, the other for the exposed.

In general though the question arises: do we want to be recognized as photographers? (This was put up in context with multipocket vests, though I doubt they get related today with photographers.)

Do we want to stand out as person clothingwise anyway?
 

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And then there is the photovest
 

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To correct an often misquoted saying, "Clothes make the man if he is a tailor or clothing designer." Some businessmen who are incidentally photographers may disagree. However, many of us are photographers.
 

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Degas once asked Whistler, “ Why do you dress as if you have no talent?”
 

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That outfit Aleksander Rodchenko made for himself looks brilliant. No concern for looks just places for all the stuff and built to last.
 

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That would be called the suicide jacket here in Arizona during our summers. Florida too. Even if the weather would permit it, all I ever carry is a camera and maybe a handheld meter. A T-shirt, shorts and sandals complete the "outfit".
 

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I think the stupid "look he's taking photographs, call the police!!111!!11111"-people tend to associate photography with creepiness and antisocial behavior. I believe wearing clothes that scream "I'm happy that people look at me" counteracts that chain of association and thus helps a bit against those types, so I try to look somewhat presentable and confident, an artsy fartsy touch probably also doesn't hurt, although in certain environments a checkered shirt, hardhat and high vis vest are better.
 

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cliveh said:
For photographers, isn't it about time that Aleksander Rodchenko suits came back into fashion.

https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/565835140673736919/
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It is called as overalls. I don't think average american will fit into to it nicely. Anymore... You have to walk a lot, no car, smoke a lot partially because here isn't much to eat. Then you will fit. Or eat like rabbit and run like antelope every day. Average american is not into it, but pop and burger.
 

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This reminds me of when I used to take a 4x5 holder with me when I went to buy a jacket. It had to fit into the inside pocket.
I had a friend who was a fashion designer. What I wanted was two different pouches made, one for 8x10 holders and one for 4x5 holders. They were supposed to be fashioned after the sacks that newspaper delivery boys wore in the sixties. Of course being a designer he had to do his thing.
What I received was a long vest to be worn inside my coat. It was made from strong denim. It had two 4x5 holder size pockets at the kidney position and two 8x10 size pockets at my knees. Fortunately it had a strong loop sewn in on the back. He did not know that on would not need both sizes at the same time. However he felt he could market his design as a shoplifter's vest.
 

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guangong said:
Degas once asked Whistler, “ Why do you dress as if you have no talent?”
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As a working photographer, always dress for comfort. I was referred to as Mr. casual. I always wore T-shirts and jeans. One orange haired client once told me that I had to wear a suit and tie whilst shooting in his building. I started packing up my stands, lights etc. I told him these lights give off a lot of heat and in a short time this conference room is going to be unbearably hot. I'd rather pass up the job than to deliver less than my best because I was so uncomfortable, my focus was on finishing. I was shooting architectural renderings with swatch boards of the Plaza Hotel renovation.(two quartz d-lights 500w per bulb) We compromised by having the glass covered so I couldn't be seen. They hired me many times.
When shooting reflective surfaces-white coveralls. Placing small objects on seamless on the floor, then up to position it in groundglass. Up and down a hundred times wearing a suit. (paraphrasing Mr. Bob Dylan) It ain't me babe. Of course if you're Mr. Paparazzi its different. bk
 
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