Portraits of Suraj Patel

Portraits of Suraj Patel by Angela CappettaAnybody who knows me knows I don't like getting political. In mixed company, no good can come of it. I keep the discussion on my shoots to general subjects, and questions for my subjects which are relevant to their life. I think basic human decency overrides anything a pundit or politician could every say. But I do love photographing politicians. The drive they have comes clear into focus when you put one of them in front of a lens. This up and comer in the Democratic scene is no exception. Suraj Patel calls himself an Obama democrat. I asked him about my idea of cash-for-clunkering E-vehicles these days, and he smartly knew that there was a 1 year waiting list for such automobiles right now. That wasn't really a political question, just a practical one. If there were such a program, I'd be the first on in line. Having said that, Suraj was a great subject. It was pouring rain outside, and he showed up undeterred and ready to go. An NYU trained lawyer as well as a midwestern boy from Indiana, Suraj is the child of immigrants. A first gen brother. Suraj was, rightly, worried that his hair was wet, but since I don't own a hair dryer, we worked around it. He also brought some excellent glasses. One pair even had non glare lenses, perfect for a photo shoot. He is a cool guy and, no doubt, is a rising star in Congress.Thanks Suraj!Congressional candidate Suraj Patel. Shot by NYC Portrait photographer Angela Cappetta. DSLR in studio.Portraits of Suraj Patel, congressional candidate. Shot by NYC portrait photographer Angela Cappetta with DSLRPortraits of Suraj Patel, congressional candidate. Shot by NYC portrait photographer Angela Cappetta with DSLR

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