Wedding Photographer Outfits and Gear
When I’m photographing a wedding, what I wear and what I carry really matters. I need to look polished, feel comfortable, and move freely. Here’s a full list of my favorite wedding photographer outfits and gear and little extras I always bring with me to weddings—plus why I love each one.
What I Wear
Wide-Leg Pants
These are flattering, breathable, and easy to move in for long days on my feet.
- Abercrombie Sloane Tailored Wide Leg Pant – A clean, structured fit that looks elevated but feels effortless. I wear these 95% of all wedding days and have 3 pairs of the same pant!
- Abercrombie Sloane Tailored Wide Leg Pant Curve Love – Same look, more room in the hips for a perfect fit.
- Lululemon Swift Mid-Rise Wide-Leg Pant – Super soft and ideal for hotter temperatures and travel days.
Favorite Tees & Layers
Soft, breathable layers that feel pulled-together without being fussy. I typically wear some form of a black shirt on wedding days. Every now and then a white or off white top. I chose these colors so that my clothing is leaving no color cast on my clients. White is my go-to shirt top color for all portrait sessions to reflect light back into their faces on close-up portraits!
- Abercrombie Essential Tuck Baby Tee – A polished basic that tucks perfectly into trousers.
- Abercrombie Soft Matte Tuckable Baby Tee – Lightweight with a silky feel—great for warm weather weddings.
- Abercrombie Essential Polished Body-Skimming Tee – Slim, smooth, and looks great layered under a blazer or jacket.
- Abercrombie Double Lined Baby Tee – A little thicker with a great fit—zero sheerness.
- Abercrombie Premium Polished Oversized Tee – Oversized but still clean—ideal for a looser fit.
- Lululemon Organic Cotton Straight-Hem Crewneck – Comfy and classic—ideal for a looser fit.
- Lululemon Love Curved-Hem Crewneck T-Shirt – Soft and flattering with a curved hem that layers well.
Accessories & Footwear
Simple, versatile pieces that elevate the whole outfit.
- Target Women’s Solid Horseshoe Belt – Universal Thread – Budget-friendly and pulls any look together.
- Madewell The Remy Mary Jane Flat – Feminine, comfortable, and wedding-appropriate.
- Steven New York Valdez Knit Mule – Easy to slip on and off, but still feels elevated.
What’s In My Camera Bag
Core Gear
Reliable tools that help me shoot efficiently in any lighting or environment.
- Canon R6 Mark II – My main camera body. It’s fast, responsive, and handles low light like a dream.
- Canon RF Lenses – I love the sharpness and flexibility of RF glass for everything from portraits to ceremony wide shots.
- Godox V1-C On Camera Flash – The round flash head gives beautifully soft light, even indoors or during receptions.
Straps & Carry
Function + comfort = non-negotiable when shooting 8–10 hours.
- Hello London Fine Art Dual Camera Strap – Hands-down the prettiest and most practical strap I’ve owned.
- BlackRapid RS-W2 Camera Sling (for female photographers) – Great ergonomic design, distributes weight evenly across your body.
Bags
I rotate between these depending on what I a photographing! The roller bag comes with more for almost every photoshoot including weddings, branding shoots, studio sessions and traveling. I’ll use my camera backpack as a carry on for travel too but mainly use this for local sessions like engagements and family sessions.
- Think Tank Roller Derby V2 – Rolls smoothly on four wheels and holds everything without feeling bulky.
- Brevite The Jumper Camera Backpack – Compact and stylish—perfect for engagement sessions and light travel days. I chose the red bag so that when clients are looking for me out in public I am easy to find! “You’ll find me by the fountain with the red backpack”.
Extras
The little things that keep me going (and often save the day):
- JBL Clip 4 Portable Bluetooth Speaker – Great for playing music during getting ready or portraits.
- Apple AirTag – Peace of mind for my gear bags when traveling.
- Nerd Clusters – My favorite sugar boost mid-day. No apologies.
- Optimum Nutrition Amino Energy Pre Workout – I take this before long weddings—keeps my energy steady.
- Qulomvs Mesh Office Chair with Footrest – My editing chair—comfortable with great support.
- Treadmill Desk Tray – Helps me stay active when editing long hours.
- EltaMD UV Clear Face Sunscreen SPF 46 – Doesn’t break me out and protects my skin all day.
- Hothands Hand Warmers – A must for cold outdoor weddings.
- Cooling Neck Wraps – Total lifesaver during Texas summer weddings.
- BTS Cold Shoe Magsafe iPhone Mount – Great for capturing behind-the-scenes content on my phone.
- BTS Cold Shoe Clamp Phone Mount – Another great option when I want to clamp it to my camera rig.
- Ray-Ban Meta Glasses – Stylish and functional for sunny wedding days.
Final Thoughts
Everything here—from the wedding photographer outfits I wear and gear I trust —is what helps me show up with confidence and focus. I want to move freely, feel like myself, and be fully present to capture your story with care.
If you’re another photographer building your wedding day kit, or just curious about what’s in my bag, I hope this was helpful!
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