Hey There!
I just got back in the U.S. after a year long of international travel and finally settling back into California. I have my first shoot booked since I left for my travels and am excited to be working on some really rad projects. Before I left, I got involved with this thing called The Visibility Project. It was started by someone who is very near and dear to me and basically is this amazing photo project documenting the images and narratives of Queer Asian Americans. Here’s a little bit about it:
The project seeks to break down ethnic, gendered, and sexual stereotypes through the powerful and accessible media of photography and video.
Participants are invited to step into a studio space however they feel comfortable, whether it’s dressed to the tee in skirts and ties or throwing on sneakers with a rockin’ hoodie. Two types of photography have been used to capture the images seen on this website, high end digital studio portraits, and historic tintypes (a process from the 19th century).
If you are interested in getting The Visibility Project to come to your town or present at your school, you can contact and donate to them. They are also speaking at The Queer People of Color Conference at UC Riverside April 9th, 2011, so come say hi.
