{"id":1188,"date":"2019-04-10T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-04-10T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flytographer.com\/blog\/our-photographers-best-wardrobe-tips-for-taking-awesome-vacation-photos\/"},"modified":"2019-04-10T16:00:00","modified_gmt":"2019-04-10T16:00:00","slug":"our-photographers-best-wardrobe-tips-for-taking-awesome-vacation-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/our-photographers-best-wardrobe-tips-for-taking-awesome-vacation-photos\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Photographers\u2019 Best Wardrobe Tips for Taking Awesome Vacation Photos"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When in doubt, ask the professional photographers.<\/h2>\n

One of the first things people think about after they book a destination photo shoot is, \u201cWhat on earth should I wear?\u201d And while you shouldn\u2019t put too much pressure on yourselves (this is a photo shoot, not dental surgery\u2014have fun!), there are things you can plan for to make sure you\u2019re feeling awesome and looking good on the big photo day. We asked a few of our photographers from around the globe to share their top tips\u2014here\u2019s what they had to say about what to wear, what to watch out for and what to avoid. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n\"\"<\/span>(Photo: Flytographer Jimmy in London)<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
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What to Wear in London? Smart Casual vs. Ultra Dressy<\/b><\/h4>\n

\u201cIn London, overdressed can be a problem sometimes, as some areas are designated as \u2018private properties\u2019 and any commercial shoot will need prior permission (often chargeable). There are examples when couples have turned up in full gowns and dinner suits, and local security interrupted the shoot and we had to move. Smart casual, however, is usually fine. This isn\u2019t always the case, it depends on the location, so best to check with local photographers first if clients want to wear something formal. Oh, and never, ever, wear flip-flops\u2014yes, I\u2019ve seen them.\u201d
\n<\/span>\u2014Jimmy, Flytographer in London<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n\"\"<\/span>Ditch dark clothes for colours that pop against grey Paris. (Photo: Flytographer Krystal in Paris)<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
\n\"\"<\/span>(Photo: Flytographer Krystal in Paris)<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
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What to Wear in Paris? 3 Essential Tips<\/b><\/h4>\n

Opt for bold colours.<\/strong> \u201cWear colour in Paris, because it can be such a grey city. Pops of red are so beautiful, or wear any other colour you feel beautiful in.\u201d <\/span>Bring a Frenchy prop.<\/strong> \u201cMany clients have brought berets, macarons, or gorgeous flowers from the local florist.\u201d <\/span>Carry back-up shoes.<\/strong> \u201cIf you decide to wear heels, bring comfortable flat shoes for walking between locations.\u201d
\n<\/span>\u2014Krystal, Flytographer in Paris<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n\"\"<\/span>Sometimes hands can strategically cover watches and tan lines. (Photo: Flytographer Kimon in Santorini)<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
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Watch That Tan Line<\/b><\/h4>\n

\u201cSo my biggest suggestion is for those Fitbit and Apple Watch people. Time and time again lovely travellers come to sunny Santorini and when they come to their shoots they\u2019re glowing from being sun kissed by the Greek sun, but have a pale band around their wrist! I love photographing hands, especially if you are recently engaged or married. I have nothing personal against the devices, but watch out for the tan lines!\u201d
\n<\/span>\u2014Kimon, Flytographer in Santorini<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n\"\"<\/span>(Photo: Flytographer Kimonas in Santorini)<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
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Don\u2019t Forget the Elastic Bands!<\/b><\/h4>\n

\u201cPeople with long hair, leave your hair elastics off your wrists! I do my best to scan for details (unzipped fly, uneven collar, awry hair, etc.), but I can sometimes miss spotting that black elastic on your wrist in your photo.\u201d
\n<\/span>\u2014Kimon, Flytographer in Santorini<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n\"\"<\/span>Windy day? Lock down locks with your favourite hat. (Photo: Flytographer Jimmy in London)<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
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Meet Wind, the Hair Killer<\/b><\/h4>\n

\u201c<\/span>London is a weird place when it comes to weather because we can have four seasons a day. Everything is unpredictable and I have shot in all kinds of weather: sunny, rainy, windy, freezing, you name it. But my worst enemy is always the wind. Rain isn\u2019t a problem usually as it adds a bit of romance and drama into the photos, which my clients love. So it doesn\u2019t need to be sunny all the time, just not windy, because messy hair is something I can\u2019t fix.\u201d Tip:<\/strong> Plan your hairstyle for the weather, and think about hairspray, bobby pins and hats.
\n<\/span>\u2014Jimmy, Flytographer in London<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n\"\"<\/span>Pastels complement the light tints of Rome. (Photo: Flytographer Roberta in Rome)<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
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Clean Silhouettes and Italian Pastels<\/b><\/h4>\n

\u201cTry to wear clean silhouettes, minimize complicated patterns and try to complement your wardrobe colour with your surroundings (pastel tones are good in Rome).\u201d
\n<\/span>\u2014Roberta, Flytographer in Rome<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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Now that you\u2019re ready for your vacation photo shoot, head to our destinations page to<\/span> book a private photographer<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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