Month 2 – Used to be Young
This month I chose Used to Be Young by Miley Cyrus, and this one hit a little deeper for me.
My 20s were full of stories that weren’t always told the right way. Somehow I ended up with the reputation of being the “troublemaker” among my friends’ parents—even though the truth was usually far from it. Watching this song and reflecting on that time in my life made me think about how much perspective changes as we get older.
This video is more vulnerable than the last one. I kept it simple and intimate, filming against an infinity black background inspired by the original video. It felt like the right way to let the emotion carry the piece.
Along the way I learned a lot about lighting, shadows, and editing—and how small changes can completely shift the mood of a shot.
Every month of this project is teaching me something new, both creatively and personally.
