I’m feeling artsy

“Noooo, trust the vision!!” 

This was my mantra throughout the entirety of my latest creative escapade.

Let me explain.

I recently visited my very best friend– we’ll call her Gabbie, because that’s her name. 

Now, Gabbie and I are both creatively wired individuals, just in slightly different ways. I say “slightly” because really, she can do everything I can do, but I can’t do everything she can do, unfortunately. For example, she is the most talented artist I know. All I ever request for any birthday or holiday or naturally, whenever I feel I deserve a gift, is her artwork. Point being, I love her craft and it’s only not a point of contention between us, because I’ve openly expressed my jealousy.

While our time together was mostly spent farting and catching up, we also decided to express our creativity digitally. 

I have always been in awe of the art that photographers can create and have desperately wanted to make my own. Back in middle school I remember making my friend and neighbor Serena (I will forever appreciate your willingness) have photoshoot after photoshoot as my model.

I guess part of it was that, yeah, I’ve always had hot friends. But the other part was that I craved taking interesting pictures. I craved making a scene and having a story to show and tell.

I’ve never taken this skill to the “next level” or been super serious about it as I was told from a young age it was a impractical career. (However, I have since gone on to major in journalism and media studies without a niche focus and currently no media job in sight… So what's not practical now?)

I also haven’t had the easiest time learning how to develop my camera skills in general. I often feel like my mom trying to figure out Instagram– there’s just too many buttons!

With that said, I played photographer. And dare I say, I played it well. 

I had this vision: hot girl, little clothing and kitchen appliances. Wine, of course, would also make an appearance because this is everyone’s greatest fantasy, right? 

The answer is yes:

Yes, Gabbie laughed at the silliness of my directions. Yes, her boyfriend gawked at our absurdity when he walked into the kitchen whilst Gabbie posed on top of the fridge. Yes, I pleaded “trust the vision” until I was felt sorry for. Yes, we spilled our $9 wine. And yes, I think the pictures turned out amazing. 

They may be different, risque or not your cup of tea. But I encourage you to digest them as if you were in the Louvre. Because you never know, we may have just inadvertently created the next Mona Lisa.

xoxo

LANEY

P.S. Gabbie made a video documenting the process!

Check it out here: CLICK ME