I was so excited to get to take this young mans senior pictures. Zack has swam alongside my Aiden and I was SO HAPPY that he wanted to be photographed at the pool. I have wanted to photograph a senior in the pool for a few years. We had a ton of fun, and I love how his eyes lit up when I asked him to hop into the pool in his clothes with his tie still on. He told me “It feels so weird to be in the pool with my clothes on! Now I have a great idea for Wacky Relays!” His favorite memory from his high school career was when he became a Co-Captain for the team. His most valuable lesson is to never give up. He says “Seriously! Just DON’T!” and his advice to incoming freshman is to keep setting goals you can crush, and then make new ones. Don’t forget to “Swim Fast” He told me today that “We don’t leave our opponents in the dust, there’s a reason we tell them to Eat our Bubbles”
I remember the first time I ever laid eyes on this handsome guys. He had orange everything, from head to toe. Goggles, swim backpack, puffy jacket, jammers (what their long swim trunks are called), you name it. He loves the color orange. He is also quite the chef, and his swim coach often has him bring in some of his baked deliciousness in for the team. When you ask Coach Fain she says that “Zack always keeps me in check as a coach, helping me remember details and being ready to help do anything needed for the team. Of course there’s the amazing baked goods he’d give for special occasions and the thoughtful gifts throughout the years. He always made me feel appreciated.” Not only is Coach Fain their coach, she happily becomes their school mom ready to cheer them on and support them however she can, regardless of the path they choose.
Once he graduates in a few short months (still not sure how that is only two and a half months away), Zack will be heading to Roger Williams University in Rhode Island to major in Marine Biology. Given his love for the water, I just know he is going to settle in happily.
Now, I don’t know how I’m going to manage to post just a “few” favorites, because each of these images is my favorite for their own reasons. I was introduced to very funny and silly side of him. His mom warned me that he may not be up to being photographed because it’s not really his favorite thing in the world, but he really opened up and enjoyed his time in front of the camera.
Ok, I definitely chose more than a “few”.
Jenn, Tim and Zack, I hope you love this little peak. xoxo-Rowan