I don’t get dressed up very often. Most of the time I am typically wearing jeans, a flannel shirt and a pair of skate shoes. It is rare to see me wear khakis. It is even rarer to see me wearing a suit and tie.
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to shoot the Young Professionals of Seattle/Seattle Gents Dapper AF event. It was a great opportunity to run around with a camera and take a bunch of photos while rocking my suit that I rarely get to wear. It was also a fantastic chance to connect with a bunch of new people.
The biggest takeaway that I had was my shift towards men’s fashion. For the longest time I have had the perception that menswear was stuffy and formal and that it had to be very generic for business and corporate environments. However, what I soon realized was that menswear is just another opportunity to show one’s sense of style and outlook on the world. After attending the event I know that I will look at mens fashion differently.
Big thanks to Jamie of Young Professionals of Seattle for allowing me to run around like a wild man and take a bunch of pictures. I had a blast and I am looking forward to next year’s event.
-RJL
