I asked Gil if there was anything special he wanted for his session Thursday morning and he looked down for a second... and in classic Gil fashion, looked back up and said...
"I just want my clarinet on fire."
And with a tip of the hat to J.J. Gummert (East Marshall, '08), I had my marching orders for the second time in studio history.... we had to torch a clarinet.
Truth is... the reason he only had one request, was because the HARD work was already put in.
By sis.
I got to know Gil's older sister, Irasema for the first time Thursday as well. I knew she was the long time sweetheart to Stewart Photography legendary senior David Turk (EM, '07). I knew she graduated in '08... but it was her first trip to our studio along with her mother.
So where does the hard work come in?
It was clear to me that Irasema was the fashion consultant and what a job she did! Evidently a last minute trip to Jordan Creek in West Des Moines took place last week and either I just got lucky, the girl read our brochure... or she just flat out knows how to pick 'em!
Our senior literature, (along with nearly every other professional studio) BEGS seniors to avoid plaids and stripes... and you can also toss in long sleeves as being a preference.
One look at Gil's four outfits, and it's easy to see that they couldn't have done a better job on their mall excursion.
All solids... all long sleeves... and you add in Gil's angular frame and you've got yourself a sharp dressed man!
It was a BIG week for our senior guy... as not only was it finally time to do senior pictures... but he also wrapped up his cross-country career with one more run at Districts... and probably more importantly to Gil... he was going for All-State in band yet again.
Already a two-time member of the All-State club, Gil had auditions on Saturday... and I'm glad to report that he's now part of the state's elite for the THIRD time.
As good friend, Madi Kopsa might say.... "Way to go, Gilberto!"
Not only did he rock that horn... but he nailed the senior session as well. Good job outta you, Gil! ;-)
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