Pride Portraits: Creating a LGBTQ+ Photo Campaign

Creator, Eric Edward Schell speaks about the importance of visibility, representation and humanization of the LGBTQIA+ community. He would discuss how he created a platform via social media that has partnered with organizations such as Facebook, Human Rights Campaign, GLAAD, NASA, FBI, SXSW, Pride Houston, Chevron, Equality Texas and many more. He has photographed over 3,500 people within two years collecting photographs and personal statements from each participant. He talks about the importance of allies being a part of the campaign as well.



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Eric Edward Schell

Pride Portraits

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