I personally identify with the difficulties that come with being q***r. All weddings have drama, but I think the issues can be more complex for the GLBTQ community. Then I photographed my first Q***r wedding and it was magical! Of course one of the groom's family didn't approve, which is a bummer, BUT the maid of honor made a fabulous speech. She talked about his NEW FAMILY! She was standing up fo
r all the people in his life that love him and his BIG GAY SELF and his BIG GAY UNION. Then the whole room stood up in solidarity clapping. I was crying like a baby behind that camera. I guess some of my interest comes from my own insecurities being q***r. In my first biz, my biz partner attracted a lot of conservative people. I would find myself super paranoid about the Equality Sticker on my car. I even started wearing a wedding ring to keep people from asking me questions. I did get more comfortable working with Whitney Lee. She attracts a more liberal crew, but marriage is kinda a conservative institution. ALSO I literally came out to my 94 year old grandma this year. I know that is crazy because I am 31 years old, but I was told she couldn't handle it. Guess what?! She's 94! She could handle it! So I'm finally 100% out and want to Gay It Up!
