Shot by my close friend on a fun beach day
Hello!
My name is Lanaya Laurent. I am a 20-year-old college student, retail manager, and creative looking to take my passion more seriously.
During the summer of 2021, I took a trip with my closest friends to Los Angeles, Bryce Canyon in Utah, and Las Vegas. It was during that trip that I discovered my love for photography. As soon as we landed back home in Minnesota, I borrowed my friend’s unused Canon T7—and ended up holding onto it for three years. That camera saw endless use as I photographed anything and anyone who would let me.
By 2022, I was determined to master the complex language of a camera and taught myself how to shoot manually. Now that I have a full-time job and feel content with my academic progress, I’ve decided to dive back into photography.
This hobby isn’t cheap! But for me, photography is a passion, not a job. I shoot collaboratively and for the love of creativity. I’m always looking for other creatives to work with in the Minneapolis area—feel free to reach out via Instagram @lanayasstudio.
Thank you and I hope you enjoy my collection
Lanaya Laurent