Friday Fun: The Hobby Lobby Challenge

If you have internet access and a pulse, you’ve probably heard of ‘The Hobby Lobby Challenge’ or some variations thereof in the last few months.  The challenge began when a professional photographer shared some stunning portraits she had taken not in some flowering arboretum or enchanted forest, but in the florescent-lit aisles of Hobby Lobby. She lived in Indiana and didn’t have access to many flowers during that season so she made magic with what she had.

via Clay Daugherty

And with the internet being the internet, the challenge caught on like wildfire and people everywhere were soon smooshing into the florals at their local craft store and uploading their own pics.

via Adam Delane

Part of the fun was showing not just the beautiful photo that resulted, but the behind-the-scenes photo too, with models squatting on the floor and assistants holding up props in the background. Isn’t that so fun?! Do we even need to go outside anymore? Probably not!

via MoreJStu

Haha! Everyone got in on the fun.

Of course my daughter HAD to absolutely HAD TO try the Hobby Lobby Challenge too. So one day, when we found ourselves in the store (it was actually Michael’s) she insisted that we take a few shots. We weren’t really prepared with cute hair or any special outfit, and was just me, so I don’t have the fun behind-the-scenes pics, but here’s what we came up with in a few quick minutes with nothing more than my cell phone and some liberal use of filters:

 

 

Did I mention everyone wanted to get in on the fun?

I guess this is his ‘modeling’ face?

Anyway, have you done the #hobbylobbychallenge? Share your pics on my Facebook page, I would love to see!