Profile
"QUOTE"
about;
24
Age
05/27
D.o.B
Belgian Sheepdog
Species
Fashion Photographer
Occupation
He/Him
Pronouns
Male
Gender
Bisexual
Orientation
6'0" (182 cm)
Height
Regan Bijou is a freelance photographer whose main clientele is high end fashion magazines and members of the high class who want to feel glamorous. He is straightforward, honest, and doesn’t hold back when giving critique and directing models. His straightforwardness also applies to when he gives praise, oftentimes showering his client with specific compliments after critiquing them. Sometimes, his tone comes off as harsh and overbearing but he really just wants to give his clients the best photos he can possibly give them. Regan speaks with a clear, confident voice and holds his head high.
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personality;
Regan is confident and cool. He gives off an air of elegance and maturity even when just going through the motions of daily life. When he enters a room, the air changes and heads turn. Despite his regal aura, Regan is actually quite charismatic and easy to talk to once you get to know him.
At times, he can come off as blunt and straightforward to a fault. Regan doesn’t pull any punches when speaking his mind. While his critiques and direction may sound harsh, he really just wants to make sure he can give his clients exactly what they want out of their shoot if not more.
While Regan is put together and elegant, he is clumsy in the love department. Regan has a tendency to act fast and come off as overwhelming to his target of affection. On the contrary when someone pursues him, Regan finds himself at a loss of what to do. More times than not, he ends up heartbroken.
preferences;
Nicely made photobooks
Fashion
Organized/tidy spaces
Record shopping
Spoiled/lazy clients
Plain fashion choices
...Alcohol
trivia;
Most of his clothes are thrift store purchases. Occasionally, he will splurge on something expensive but generally he tries to find second hand pieces.
He lives in a spacious, modern apartment (listed as a business expense). He has a room just for shooting but doesn’t use it often as most of his clients are fashion magazine publishers. He always appreciates the occasional independent client who opts to use it though.
He has a very low alcohol tolerance. He becomes clingy and has a strong desire to strip. When this happens, he tends to give up after getting halfway through undoing his corset or getting stuck in his skinny jeans.
He has a love for finding broken electronics and fixing them up as his father is an engineer and fixing things was something they always did together. He bought a record player for a criminally low price since the thing was so busted but Regan wanted to take on the challenge. He called his father up when he got stuck but generally restored it all by himself. He's quite proud of this accomplishment.
He has 16 piercings in total. Right ear: 3 lobe, 1 helix, 1 rook, 1 auricle. Left ear: 3 lobe, 1 industrial, 1 forward helix, 1 mid helix. 1 nape piercing. 1 navel percing. 2 nipple piercings.
His voice claim is luz.
story;
Childhood
Despite currently being in a high class environment, Regan grew up in a middle class home. He had a generally average upbringing. His mom was a career woman who taught Regan not to take anyone’s shit. His dad was an engineer who is always tinkering with something and taught Regan to always be curious. His childhood was filled with many happy memories. Although his parents were busy, they always made the effort to be there for important events and milestones in Regan’s life. All of Regan’s favorite memories from his childhood are of the simple days he spent relaxing or going on day trips with his parents.
Teen Years
Regan has always loved taking pictures. His parents bought him a cheap camera as a birthday present when he was a child, and for years he wouldn’t put the thing down. He even slept with it in his bed for the first week after receiving it. While he loved taking photos and always carried a camera with him, he felt that it would always be just a hobby. When he became a high schooler, he began to feel that he would soon need to give up on photography and pick an occupation that would make him a good and productive member of society. Regan didn’t want to give up, but he felt that becoming a photographer was a pretty unrealistic dream. He came to this conclusion by himself and only expressed his feelings surrounding his future to his art teacher at the time. They didn’t want to push him too hard but told him that he’s too young to give up on his dreams without even starting. When he was 16, he entered his first photography contest after much encouragement from his art teacher. He won first place and decided that just maybe, he could make his hobby what he does for a living. Regan consulted his art teacher and began to enter more competitions and work towards creating a proper portfolio.
At 18, Regan began attending a prestigious art college on a scholarship. He majored in photography and printmedia and also took a few artist books classes. College was when he really blossomed into the person he is today. First he found his fashion style and then he found his love for capturing other people through his lens. He became close with other students in the fashion department and they often collaborated together for assignments, utilizing both of their skills.
College Years
At school, he was able to really find himself. He lucked out by getting along well with his freshman roommate, Itsuki Kon. While they were in different departments, they respected each other's opinions and frequently asked for mini critiques before majore deadlines. The summer between his first and second year, Itsuki got into a motorcycle accident. During this time, Regan stepped up and became an important member of Itsuki's support circle while healing. Itsuki was immensely grateful and constantly told Regan he didn't have to go so far for him but Regan always brushed his worries away. He felt like Itsuki would have done the same if the positions were flipped and felt like leaving Itsuki alone at this time would have been too cruel. The two continued to live together and moved into an apartment during their third year.
After graduating, his senior year internship turned into a job offer. Regan promptly accepted and got to work. For the next year, he worked hard to hone his skills and network. He was given the opportunity to shoot for Vanity Fair as an “amateur” and his photos were very well received. From then on, he began to step even deeper into the fashion industry. Not only was he constantly hired for location shoots with popular models but he was also hired to shoot some of the fashion world’s most important shows of the year.
Present Day
Nowadays, he is a sought out photographer and tends to work primarily in the fashion industry for shows and magazine shoots. Occasionally, he will receive an email from an independent regarding a personal shoot to which he tends to always accept. While Regan enjoys what he currently does to make a living, he absolutely loves taking portraits of regular people and doing smaller, more personal shoots.
Regan is currently employing a studio assistant named Mika. The recent grad was adamant on helping Regan out and practically begged him for a job. Regan gave in and decided that maybe having a helper wouldn’t be too bad. The two are spending a lot of time together are slowly beginning to open up about more than just work related topics.
Regan's father suddenly fell ill recently and the medical costs have been high. He has a very strong sense of duty in regards to taking care of his parents so Regan has been regularly sending money back to them in order to ease the burden. However, Regan still feels that what he does isn't enough.
skills;
Keen Eye
A big part of what makes Regan such a successful photographer is his ability to notice the small details. According to him, the small details are what makes a good photo stand out among the rest.
Thrifting
Most of Regan's wardrobe consists of thrifted clothing. He's picky, but knows how to find a good deal. Regan has a handful of thrift shops he frequents and highly recommends to friends.
Restoring Electronics
Regan and his dad always used to fix up old electronics together as Regan was growing up. He still enjoys taking on new projects and working on them during his freetime in the evenings.
Public Speaking
Regan has appeared as a guest speaker for many events and has done many interviews. He speaks with a clear voice and his answers always showcase his charisma.
relationships;
Itsuki (it's complicated)
They first met in college as roommates and grew close as they continued to cohabitate. During the summer between their junior and senior years, they began dating and continued to do so throughout the year. Unfortunately, due to many miscommunications and a difference in how they thought of their relationship, they fell apart. Regan had always been somewhat nervous about their relationship, thinking that Itsuki was just appealing to him because Regan was much more concerned about labels. It’s been a few years since then and the two have tried to go back to the way they were before but at times it’s still quite awkward. Regan won’t admit it, but he still harbors his romantic feelings for Itsuki and feels that Itsuki has already moved on. He wants to be on good terms with Itsuki but feels that his romantic feelings will ruin their relationship again.
Elliot (friend)
During Regan’s spring semester in his sophomore year he met Elliot. Regan was taking his first offset productions and Elliot was the printing apprentice. The TA of their class was not a printing major and was learning along with the class so when Regan had questions and the instructor was busy, he asked Elliot. Elliot went straight to work from day 1. It was clear he knew what he was doing and was more motivated than 80% of the class. During an open studio day, Regan found himself struggling more than usual with the equipment. He was already stressed because the deadline was coming up and this was really his only chance to get it done. Elliot walked over and asked if Regan needed any help and they worked out the problem together. After that, Regan started being more forward with Elliot, inviting him out to lunch or to go shopping. They’ve stayed close over the years and see each other often. Regan is also a loyal customer of Elliot’s printing services.
Sena (friend)
Sena reached out to Regan when he was trying to give professional modeling another shot and wanted to build a proper portfolio. Initially, Regan was hesitant. He was even harsh, asking why Sena felt like he could do it now as he previously quit before but agreed to try it after hearing Sena's feelings. The two became very close during the shoot and Regan even suggested an agency to apply to after their work together was complete. Nowadays, the two work together often as Regan has a longstanding agreement with Sena's agency. They also spend a lot of time together outside of work, going window shopping or just grabbing a bite to eat.
Mika (employee)
Regan's studio assistant who practically begged him for a job after claiming he fell in love with Regan's work. Initially, Regan was hesitant. He didn’t need an assistant, and definitely not one that was so high energy. Much to his surprise, Mika turned out to be quite helpful despite his lack of experience. However, as helpful as Mika may prove himself to be, Regan can’t help but feel overwhelmed by his boundless and unfiltered praise at times.
Takara (acquaintance)
Having spent so much time with Sena, Regan heard much about Takara before ever meeting him. In a way, he felt like he already knew him to an extent. When he was finally able to meet Takara in person, he greeted him with a cool smile and hoped they would get along as Regan figured he would get along with someone so near to Sena's heart. Much to his surprise, Takara was standoffish and did not quite reciprocate Regan's feelings immediately. However, this didn't stop Regan. He was determined to at least be on decent terms with someone so significant to Sena. After clearing up a misunderstanding, Regan and Takara were able to start on the right foot. Now, they are making efforts to get to know each other.
Mona (relationship)
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Leo (coworker)
When Regan first met Leo, a newbie model at his first professional shoot, he could tell that Leo had potential. He had done research on Leo before the shoot and felt as though he could stand to be pushed a little. When they started, Regan made sure to correct every misstep and awkward posture Leo held to the point where even some of the staff thought he was being too hard. After a short break, Leo came back unphased and ready to work. Leo still made some clumsy mistakes but had made significant improvements as the day went on. After the shoot, Regan approached Leo to give him his full evaluation. While he started out rough, Regan was very impressed with Leo’s progress given the fact that he had no modeling experience whatsoever. Regan felt refreshed after working with Leo and said he hoped to work together again soon.
Aster (coworker)
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