From the moment that I started receiving facebook and twitter messages prior to the session from the guy making it seem like we were old buddies from way back... it made me wonder.
A dynamic and engaging personality, I had never met Grundy Center's Lane Bangasser, but somehow... it felt like I had.
Those that know Lane won't be surprised to find out that, brazenly, he was informing the world via twitter that his session, along with my help, was going to be one for all times... winning at the highest level... epic.
I smiled inside thinking... how can someone with this much bravado not be fun to photograph?
Back and forth we went trading compliments for the days leading up unto the session, and then finally, it was upon us.
Mama Chris, Lane and I exchanged pleasantries upon their arrival that Monday and it didn't take long for Lane to show that he wasn't just bold behind the keyboard at home.
Like many guys, he came with one major passion to pursue (sports), but other than that... he just wanted to look good... I assured him he was in the right place.
One might have felt sorry for Chris Bangasser having to put up with the two dueling wordsmiths. The exchanges were brisk, clever and centering around sports. (shocking, I know!)
Time after time, I found Lane saying things that nearly echoed EXACTLY what I was thinking... or perhaps I thought... I WOULD have said that exact same thing when I was a senior.
Then he put his football uniform on... everything perfectly placed... new shoes... new gloves... and he plays wide receiver... just like his photographer did back in the day.
That's when it dawned on me. It felt like I was photographing myself... from, well.... let's just say several years ago.
A time warp it was. Two minds... thinking exactly alike... and that was dangerous. When I designed Lane's sports images, I thought to myself... how would 18 year old BRYAN want this done... when I usually think, "how would the client want this?"
Even when I looked down at Mama Chris' oversized fountain drink sitting next to her chair in the camera room, I uttered, "BIG GULPS, huh?!?"
Chris looked at me funny... but not Lane. He nodded. Knowingly.
Of course he knew what I was referencing... and I wasn't surprised. How could my senior clone NOT know I was quoting Dumb and Dumber?
Mom swore to do her American duty by watching the movie that coming weekend... I've yet to hear if she's followed up on her promise.
Under the circumstances, it was one of the most fun sessions to shoot ever. Young confident Bryan.... errr Lane getting me up to speed on his accomplisments... dreams, and goals.
I wouldn't intentionally put the scarlet letter of being JUST LIKE me on anyone unless I really felt that they could handle that kind of punishment... and, yes... Lane... You get the label, brother.
Carry the banner well, my friend. I'd say something here about having some big shoes to fill, but I only wear a size 10, and if you're not careful where you walk... you might get nailed by the Tama sidewalk police.
Deuces and fist bumps
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