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Fruity Films develops in Acorn Alley to capture life in Kent

- Adriana Gasiewski

Having undergone surgeries for carpal tunnel issues, Lauren Glass found it difficult to return to being a hairstylist at Vivo Beauty Bar in Cuyahoga Falls. She decided instead to revisit her high school hobbies, including photography.

First, she created the Instagram account @fruityfilmskent, capturing photos of queer individuals in downtown Kent and at drag shows at Zephyr Pub with her digital camera. 

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