What would happen if they chose an ugly location as the backdrop for an impromptu photo shoot?

The point was to challenge ourselves, Martinwriteson her blog.

I wanted somewhere with horrible lighting and limited backdrops.

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Somewhere that made absolutely no sense for a photoshoot.

Before they got started, they set out a few rules.

First, they had to work with what was already thereno artificial lighting or props.

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Second, they couldn’t rearrange the displays or make major changes.

Before they got started, they wanted to verify they wouldn’t encounter any problems.

Lucky for them, there was no issue.

Jenna Martin - Ugly Places Photo Shoot - Lowe’s

I was just wondering why she was so overdressed for a trip to the hardware store!

the employee told them.

And the reaction of other customers?

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They all said something along the lines of Photos, here?

Everyone was super nice and friendly.

And who knew that Lowe’s could be so glamorous?

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Their PR company better give the ladies a call.

Martin hopes it gets others thinking as well.

I hope it inspires people to explore some locations they otherwise would’ve skipped.

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Martin’s unedited and edited photographs demonstrate how she compensated for the poor lighting in post-production.

They took on both a wide and skinny aisle to see how the compositions would differ.

Jenna Martin - Ugly Places Photo Shoot - Lowe’s

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Lowe’s Lighting Section

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photoshoot in ugly location

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Lowe’s hardware

Lowe’s Home Improvement

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Jenna Martin - Ugly Places Photo Shoot - Lowe’s

Lowe’s Garden Center

Jenna Martin - Ugly Places Photo Shoot - Lowe’s

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