A Buzz Night Out

Inspired by the going out scene amongst Boston University Buzz Magazine members and their experiences.

Role: Lead Stylist and Model Manager, Author

Arguably the best part of a night out is the getting ready with your friends. The first scene of A Buzz Night Out, “Pretty Preparations” captures the femininity and friendship during this special ritual where bonding, confidence, and excitement work together in anticipation of the night ahead. Our two female models are captured in their matching pajama sets, painting each other’s nails, taking selfies, doing their makeup in the mirror—overall making the most of their time together as they prepare for the evening. To parallel the depiction of a girly getting ready scene, we portrayed our male model ready early and waiting for his female friends before heading out for the night. This offers a playful contrast to the lively, girly energy of the scene.

One of the most popular and budget friendly modes of transportation amongst college students and Boston locals is the T. Our second scene, “T Time,” takes a typically mundane moment and turns it into something special. We transformed an ordinary, often overlooked setting into a picturesque moment, capturing the models’ fun and expressive outfits while building anticipation for the night ahead. The simplicity of the location allows the models to truly shine, highlighting their importance to the shoot and setting the tone for the excitement to come. We decided not to shoot a scene while the models are out, allowing viewers to savor the built-up anticipation and excitement and letting their imaginations decided where the night leads.

It is nearly impossible for Boston University students to make it home after a night out without a pit stop at T Anthonys. Our third and final scene, “Late Night Snack,” captures the essence of these moments in the most natural and realistic way possible: enjoying some pizza and mozzarella sticks before calling it a night. The entire shoot, particularly this scene, highlights the importance of friendship and community—how even simple, ordinary moments, that could be experienced alone are made more meaningful when shared with friends. It represents the journey students experience outside of the classroom, emphasizing how vital their relationships and sense of belonging are during times of navigating independence and life beyond academics.