Strike a pose...and say cheese...all for a good cause.
Professional photographer Rasmus Rasmussen is a Seattle based photographer who found inspiration in the recent down economy, he says it prompted him to do something to give back to the community.
"I'm donating some free headshots to jobseekers and freelancers, actors, anybody who feel they might need one. I've seen a lot of news reports... I've seen people getting laid off, the recession and everything."
So at C & P Coffee Co. in West Seattle, Rasmus set up a makeshift studio to take photos or headshots of the unemployed.
"From blue collar, people wearing sweatshirts, to people dressed up in suits, night out dresses, and everything. It's been fun already, all walks of life coming in, it's great."
For the dozens who showed up...it's a chance to put themselves a head above the rest.
Denice Rochelle got her picture taken. She appreciates the photo.
"He took his time, and I think it's really great that media are noticing and that he's getting noticed for his charity work, because it's tough out there."
Justin Rodda also showed up, and is currently in the middle of looking for a job.
"I'm working on my resume, and getting a game plan together for how I'm going to make my living. I think it's going to help me out a lot." says Rodda.
Rasmus hopes by taking photos and headshots for the unemployed...it will help them get noticed by potential employers.
"I see this as a community thing, and it's my way of giving back to the community...This is probably the best thing I've done."
Bruce Bolton says Rasmus' generosity is something that everyone should learn from.
"I certainly appreciate it, I hope a lot of people can take advantage of it, and then hopefully, you won't see us next year."
A simple act, Rasmus says to help others face the world...with their best face forward.
"Just having people show up and having people appreciate and sending me little notes and stuff like that, that's that makes it all worthwhile."
For more information on Photographer Rasmus Rasmussen, you can go to his website
http://12seattleites.com/?page=1
"I'm donating some free headshots to jobseekers and freelancers, actors, anybody who feel they might need one. I've seen a lot of news reports... I've seen people getting laid off, the recession and everything."
So at C & P Coffee Co. in West Seattle, Rasmus set up a makeshift studio to take photos or headshots of the unemployed.
"From blue collar, people wearing sweatshirts, to people dressed up in suits, night out dresses, and everything. It's been fun already, all walks of life coming in, it's great."
For the dozens who showed up...it's a chance to put themselves a head above the rest.
Denice Rochelle got her picture taken. She appreciates the photo.
"He took his time, and I think it's really great that media are noticing and that he's getting noticed for his charity work, because it's tough out there."
Justin Rodda also showed up, and is currently in the middle of looking for a job.
"I'm working on my resume, and getting a game plan together for how I'm going to make my living. I think it's going to help me out a lot." says Rodda.
Rasmus hopes by taking photos and headshots for the unemployed...it will help them get noticed by potential employers.
"I see this as a community thing, and it's my way of giving back to the community...This is probably the best thing I've done."
Bruce Bolton says Rasmus' generosity is something that everyone should learn from.
"I certainly appreciate it, I hope a lot of people can take advantage of it, and then hopefully, you won't see us next year."
A simple act, Rasmus says to help others face the world...with their best face forward.
"Just having people show up and having people appreciate and sending me little notes and stuff like that, that's that makes it all worthwhile."
For more information on Photographer Rasmus Rasmussen, you can go to his website
http://12seattleites.com/?page=1
