London Trans Pride Portraits: Our existence is resistance

The project, London Trans+ Pride Portraits: Our Existence is Resistance, was born out of a moment of inspiration. It began in 2023 when I attended Trans+ Pride for the first time and decided to capture portraits using my much-loved Yasica TLR camera. The process of using this old camera, which required more preparation than a DSLR, fostered a unique emotional connection with the subjects, often strangers. This experience made it clear that the project could evolve into something meaningful. After capturing portraits during Pride 2024, the project became a platform for diverse conversations and community engagement. In 2024, I officially started this project to connect with the Trans+ community and document the essence of Trans+ Pride with a medium format camera.

A young woman holding a protest sign that reads "SHE WAS A SKATER BOY" at a crowded outdoor event with many people sitting on the grass and trees in the background.

Person with multiple necklaces and earrings holding a yellow sign that says 'trans' outdoors on cloudy day.

A woman with curly hair wearing a sunflower crown holds a sign with a rainbow background that says 'Let us bloom,' at an outdoor gathering or protest with trees and a crowd in the background.

Two people kissing at a protest, one holding a cardboard sign that reads 'I eat my husband pussy every night'.

A shirtless person with short blonde hair, wearing a blue bandana, chains, earrings, and a black backpack at an outdoor gathering with others in the background.

Person with yellow tank top, heart-shaped sunglasses, holding a cardboard sign that reads 'Transsexualism Rocks,' at a crowded outdoor gathering.

A young person standing outdoors during a protest or rally, holding a sign that reads 'Trans Rights Now'. They are shirtless, with a visible chest scar, and wearing beige shorts. The background shows a large group of people seated on the grass and tr

Trans Pride Brighton 2025

Finally made it to Brighton Trans+ Pride this year and wow, it was beautiful. After two years of shooting portraits at LDN Trans+ Pride with my old TLR Yashicaflex, I decided to switch things up and bring my new (and very chunky) SLR Mamiya RB67. A 70s legend It's built for the long haul, I so love this camera.

This series means a lot to me, and I’ll keep showing up every year with a roll of 120 and a whole lot of love.

Film stock: Kodak Portra 160