On the home page of my website, I post three words: Creative, Unconventional, and Fun. Working with Matthew on his senior portrait session, I felt like I was really able to tap into all three of these promises that I make.
But I certainly can't take all the credit for that! When I had my phone conversation with Matthew before the shoot to get an idea of some of the shots he wanted, he had some unique and personal ideas that reflect his personality perfectly.
First, he told me that he wanted to take a "Clark Kent" style picture of him opening a button-down shirt with a Ragin' Cajuns shirt underneath. I immediately freaked out and said we HAD to do it. If you were to meet Matthew, you would understand how perfect this shot is for him and his quirky, yet lovable personality.
Second, he told me he wanted a shot of him fishing in Cypress Lake, the swamp in the middle of campus. I was excited to do this shot because I am always looking for new poses to do around this area. It's just a beautiful spot in Lafayette. This is where "creative" and "unconventional" came into play because I had to straddle a brick wall hanging over the swamp to get this picture! Completely worth it.
I really enjoyed working with Matthew and helping capture his memories at UL. As his fraternity brother and friend, I am so proud of everything he has accomplished and can't wait to see him succeed in his next great adventure. Thanks for the memories, Matt!
