© Armando Bellmas

A few weeks ago I photographed Jason Hausman of HOT SAKE here in Charlotte.

I made the photographs for a local group of young media professionals called Ad2 Charlotte. They’re featuring Hausman in the first of their “I’m Kind of a Big Deal” talks. The main shot, seen here, was a straight-on number to be used in all the promo pieces for the event. Done.

The second shot (above) was where I let my style truly take over.

We had a few minutes to spare at the end of the shoot and, never letting a good combination of subject and location go to waste, I asked Jason is he would stand by the window for a few more photos.

Everything fell into place: the perspective, Jason himself, the window bars, the brick wall, the indoor lights hitting just the right spots, the little ukulele hanging in the back window, and the good ol’ sun itself giving me the lighting that I love so much. Done.