CREATIVITY ABOUND EXPOSURE: A Selfie Experience by Abby Meaux Conques
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hree local creative ladies are bringing a big city idea to Lafayette: Downtown Lafayette's only social media photography gallery called EXPOSURE - A Selfie Experience. Think of it as a multifaceted, interactive selfie studio that’s family friendly, a place that photographers and creatives can express themselves, and a spot that’s set to be a unique event site. In short, it’s slated to be a place where memory-maker meets social creative expression. 337 Magazine recently spoke with the three friends who are the studio’s owners, Sarah Branton, Ali Comeaux, and Carlie Dexter, about the interesting new addition to the Downtown collection of eclectic spaces.
CO-OWNER SARAH BRANTON AT DENVER SELFIE MUSEUM
The idea started with a “Why not? Let’s do it!” moment. As a professional photographer, Carlie knew immediately upon seeing a blogger’s posts about their own space that it was possible to do here with the right team. The sharing of the idea with Sarah and Ali was immediately followed by “What better time than now?!” The idea came to fruition quickly and the trio secured the Downtown location, a prime spot for being able to offer themed events and special experiences centered around the opportunities Downtown has to offer such as festivals and Downtown Alive! The business partners have their root connection through a long friendship between Carlie and Sarah. “She (Carlie) helped me grow my mindset as a woman, a serial entrepreneur, and as a human. We've worked together off and on through the years on different ventures like writing for The Lafayette Mom Blog. She's the 'golden retriever' friend, always caring for everyone,” Sarah explained.
CO-OWNER CARLIE DEXTER IN UNFINISHED EXPOSURE SPACE WITH ONE OF THEIR PROPS 18
Sarah and Ali connected serving the homeless community downtown where friendship grew into business ventures. Sarah told us, “After CV19 shut down our non-profit, we desired to continue working together and we eventually 337M A GA ZINE . CO M
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