How exciting it is for me to shoot clients with style AND great personalities! Donnie contacted me to do a few head shots. I'm not a fan of black and white studio backgrounds, but recognize that for a person like him, who works in finance, a few of those are necessary. But what I LOVED was getting those out of the way, so we could go outdoors, get some natural light and let his debonair personality shine through. I love it when my male clients come with the traditional navy jacket, but are confident enough to bring something a little different along too! I came across a quote a few months ago - "Life is too short to wearing boring clothes!" Well, Donnie obviously agrees. Just wait til' you see his red blazer!
I met Donnie, as he was walking his dog in our neighborhood. He stopped, chatted with my husband and welcomed us to the neighborhood. His wife had just recently had twins and he somehow, was still full of life and good vibes.:) I don't remember being that nice to anyone with a small baby in the house, let alone two babies! Even more impressive was his desire to have his photos taken during the kids' nap time, so he could get back in time to help out with the twins. After a few conversations, I could tell that he and his wife were good people. So, when I asked him for a few interesting facts about himself, it was no surprise to learn that he was voted "most friendly" in high school. I guess most of us don't change too much!
Back to the red jacket! Of course, I had to know the significance of the color red, as even the embroidery in his shirt was red! It turns out that his dad had red hair and freckles so his Dad's nickname was "Red" and Donnie became known as "Little Red." I laughed a little about how nicknames can follow you through life, but the truth is that -- to be able to have a little bit of your father with you through life is one of the greatest gifts a young man can have.
Donnie, thanks for allowing me to post a few shots, for having such an awesome spirit and for being a great neighbor! I'll be looking to shoot Carin and the twins soon!
