Another trip to Seattle took me to St. James Cathedral to photograph this O’Dea high school senior. It took all of 2 seconds after meeting Gino to realize this is one outgoing and polite teenager! Do I even need to point out his impeccable style fashion? No, I didn’t think so. Take heed senior guys. Here comes some serious style inspiration for planning what to wear. While this is Gino’s take on expressing his individual style, you can take definitely take away some important and easy points for dressing as you scroll through the images. Number one is fit. You want clothes that flatter and look good in a variety of poses. You will be standing, sitting, and squatting. Make sure you choose clothes that drape nicely, without pinching or puckering, and move with you. Number two is layers. Layers can add contrast, interest, texture. Layers are also a great way to change up an outfit by simply removing or adding a layer. Number three is details and/or accessories. Make sure you bring the appropriate shoes and socks for your wardrobe choices. If you like ties, hats, shoes, or watches, bring them. These items add variety to your images and are so easy to incorporate and quickly change out.
With all of the wardrobe talk out of the way, let’s get on to Gino’s senior session! We started out with a few images in front of the main gates to O’Dea high school before crossing the street to the Cathedral.
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When your senior guy asks for a picture with Our Lady, your heart melts just a little bit! Gino even gave me a brief tour of his favorite spots inside the Cathedral.
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The Cathedral grounds provide some amazing backdrops, like the beautiful bronze doors, as well as some city scapes.
At the time of our session, Gino was still deciding between San Diego State University and Oregon State University to pursue a degree in business or communications. No doubt, he will blaze a path from either location.
Gino was incredibly at ease and confident in front of the camera which made photographing him so much fun. I feel like his personality really came through in his images. And, I just had to take an accessories shot. Check out these shoes!
When your high school is literally in the middle of a bustling city, inevitably a taxi will pull up and park in your shot! Gino says it’s all part of the urban vibe!
Just by turning around, we got another great angle of the Seattle skyline.With one last outfit change, we got a couple more shots around the school Gino has called home for the past four years. Graduation is fast approaching. I hope you soak up all the good memories you can in these last few weeks with family, friends, and classmates. Have a fantastic time in Italy this summer with your family and enjoy a gelatto for me!
