The Other Side of HSN: Candid & Unscripted

Backstage at the high school night was a world so different from what the music blasted and the crowd lit up on the dance floor. There was a mixture of excitement and nerves with last-minute chaos turned into an unforgettable show experience. Deep breaths mixed with quick touch-ups and those few seconds of quiet anticipation before the showtime performed its magic act. 

Some were adjusting their dresses, ensuring that every piece of clothing was precise to the dot, while others were already in the spirit of the party dancing in a hint of DJ takeover. And though the energy was soaring over the top, laughs reached their full echo in the front,  pals were in on the hype for one another, and here and there, one would conclude some exchange with a hushed voice of “you got this.” This was a lovely ambience that lifted the stakes on the night. 

Backstage was not only about the preparations-it was all about the in-between moments. Those silly group hug photos, the random short dance parties, the teachers just getting into the mood, and the rush of the night being yet young. So, just a candid behind-the-scenes experience-each frame a catch of HSN's raw nature that has turned it into a remembrance and not just an event. 

The audience had their sights on some big-time show; that was all nice in the picture. It was in there the camera hadn't gotten hold of the magic moment stage.

Photos by Enriko Sorita