Description

The camera flashes igniting a hit of dopamine. You try to hide the smirk from your face, knowing it might look gauche if they capture you enjoying this. Instead, you continue to strut, making sure you share your best angle toward the lens. They whoop and holler, and it feels good to give them exactly what they want, in return getting exactly what you want. You see the photos when they’re posted online and your dopamine surges once again with the likes. You smile. Until you notice a house out of focus in the background. It’s your favorite shade of teal, the same color as the paint from your childhood bedroom. You didn’t even notice it as you passed by. Flashpoint is a photo from Chase Baxter’s series, Spring Porn. The collection captures florals in an effort to explore the feeling of pleasure, as well as some of the often-accompanying emotions such as joy, euphoria, nostalgia, and shame. Taken on 120mm film. Los Angeles, CA, USA. 2021.