: Unlike the "gonzo" style prevalent at the time, this release emphasized high-definition visuals (often 4K) and stylized lighting, which helped establish Rhoades as a "high-end" talent.
In late 2016, Lana Rhoades was a nineteen-year-old newcomer from Chicago who had only recently arrived in Los Angeles. "Lana Part 1" was directed by Greg Lansky , the visionary behind the high-production aesthetic of brands like Tushy and Blacked. Tushy- Lana Rhoades -Lana part 1- 12.22.16
: The scene utilized a cinematic "story" format common in Lansky's work. It depicted Rhoades as a university student from Chicago who moves to LA, finds herself financially struggling, and is eventually introduced to high-class escorting by a roommate. : Unlike the "gonzo" style prevalent at the