To Y/n, photography was more than just an elective class. It was capturing a moment in time that could never be replicated down to a tee. It was an art to bring out the best in her subject. The angles, the lighting, the contrast, the exposure, the shutter. If she could compare it to painting, all of those factors could be mirrored to a painter's palette or whatever medium they wanted to present their piece in. Those knobs and buttons on her camera controlled the outcome once the picture was taken.
Y/n would spend nights editing her pictures, perfecting it, and during the days she would walk around campus wishing she was allowed to bring her camera to her other classes. She would stand in the middle of the courtyard and try to imagine the weight of her DSLR in her hands, knowing exactly what angle to take to highlight the beauty of the freshly flourishing garden. A mixture of blush pink and ivory blossomed amidst the healthy green, and it was so calming. She wanted to share this sight with other people. She wanted to capture this moment.
"Y/n!"
Her thoughts were disturbed by her best friend Lamar calling her, she turned quietly as his loud ass companion skipped to her.
"You left without me!" Lamar grinned, not the least bit accusatory.
Y/n smiled and continued to walk as her best friend began babbling about random topics.
"Oh yeah. Did you do your photography project yet?" Lamar asked.
Y/n snorted. Figures that Lamar would do it last minute.
"Yeah as soon as it was assigned I took pictures of a jake and his boyfriend. Why didn't you start yours?"
"Uggghh!" Lamar groaned as he ruffled his hair. "I know I should've done it sooner, but I just couldn't find willing pairs. You already took jake and his boyfriend. Sean is always at the library, everyone else didn't want to take photos, and who knows where the fuck Micheal is!"
Y/n frowned, concerned for her friend. "Well you could ask anyone from class, they don't have to be couples! Just pair them together and that's it"
"Oooo." Lamar smirked. "That's fucking genius Y/n! It's like baiting them in. I like it!"
