As an alarm ring I wake up, rubbed my hands to each other and place to my eyes. I can feel the warmth of my hand on eyes. I get up from my bed and go to the bathroom to take a long and refreshing bath. As a warm water fall through shower on my skin, I feel relaxed. It's a Weekend the day when Rahul visits my workplace. I already informed my manager about that, saying one of my friends is joining the photo shoot this time. I'm a bit nervous about it. I mean it's the first time he is going to see me in casual clothes and all. I asked him to come to the photo studio giving him the address at 10 o'clock in the morning. I get out of bathroom and wear my clothes, completed my yoga exercises and ate a salad to provide nutrition to my body and move towards the door to see my manager is waiting for me with the car ready. I hope in the car and we go straight towards the photo studio. My manager starts explaining my schedule while driving. I just kept listening to her silently without saying anything back.
Salina asked me to meet in front of photo studio at 10 o'clock sending me address of the photo studio. The photo studio was in middle of city and it takes 2 hours to reach by bus. I hop on bus at 8 o'clock calculating my time. I put on my headphones and start listening music closing my eyes. When I reach the photo studio after changing 2 buses. I walked in the entrance gate of studio writing my name in registry in front of security guard. On the main door Salina was waiting for me. I remove my glasses to see Salina in her casual clothes. She was looking beautiful, wearing a white top with light brownish pants. Her sense of fashion was too good to be a college student but this makes her a model.
I see Rahul was standing away at distance removing his glasses looking at me. It's a first time I was seeing him in casual clothes. He was wearing a light blue collar hood shirt with inner white t-shirt with color combination black pants. He was looking cool and handsome at a same time that I forgot to call him.
Shall we go inside? He asked coming closer to me.
Huh? Oh! Um yah let's go inside. I said panicking.
We get in and I introduced him to my manager.
Excuse me manager Madhu, let me introduce you to my friend. He's name is Rahul and Rahul this is my manager miss Madhu.
As I got inside the studio I started to look around because it was my first time seeing a photo studio. The photo studio was a sprawling, high-ceilinged space filled with the trappings of creativity. Soft, golden light coming from massive windows making a warm glow over the bustling room. As I looked one side, a bank of sleek, silver lighting rigs stood at attention, their umbrellas and soft boxes poised to capture the shots. In the center of the room, a raised platform stood, surrounded by a semicircle of photographers, stylists, and assistants. They chatted and laughed, preparing for a photo shoot.
On the other side, a long, curved counter held an array of cameras, lenses, and other equipment, each one meticulously arranged and labeled. Nearby, a bank of computers hummed softly, their screens glowing with images of the previous day's shoot. I was looking around for more Salina called a woman in her late 20s as her manager and introduced me to her.
She looked down at my sneakers and then she looked upwards as she was scanning me with her eyes.
Nice to meet you Rahul stretching her arm out for hand shake Madhu said
Nice to meet you too, Miss Madhu I said shaking her hands.
You can wait and watch how we work for today. I will send some snacks too so just wait there. She shows me a place to seat and watch away from everyone.
Salina we have to set your hairs and do makeup so please can you change your clothes into shooting clothes. She asked to Salina.
Yeah I will go and change quickly, bye Rahul enjoy your day here. Salina said and left towards the changing room with her manager.
After a while the photo shoot started Salina stood confidently in front of the camera, her piercing Ruby eyes sparkling under the bright studio lights. She wore a stunning red gown that hugged her curves in all the right places. I mean as a vocabulary.
"Okay, Salina, let's try something new," said the photographer, a tall, lanky man with a kind smile.
"Can you give me a sultry look? You know, like you're sharing a secret with the camera."
Salina nodded, her long blonde hair cascading down her back. She tilted her head, her eyes narrowing slightly as she gazed into the lens. I was watching this from far away.
The camera clicked, capturing Salina's every pose, every expression. She was moving effortlessly, her body bending and twisting in ways that seemed impossible. As the shoot progressed, I felt Salina becoming one with the camera, her confidence growing with each passing minute. And thus the shoot finally came to an end, Salina felt exhilarated, exhausted, and utterly alive. She had given it her all.
Cameraman rechecking her photos with her manager and Salina explaining what he wants more in it. And again photo shoot restated.
Salina's manager Miss Madhu come towards me. I get up.
What do you think of this work? She question folding her hand standing in front of me looking towards Salina.
I like this work, that's what I think. I said
Hey harsh can you come here for a second Miss Madhu called someone. And the photographer a tall, lanky man with a kind smile walks towards Miss Salina saying
Take a break Salina; we will continue after 5 min, staffs do touch-up please.
So what's up Madhu he asked getting close towards me and miss Madhu.