Louise by Emli Bendixen
Louise said: "Celebrating Pride is something that I look forward to every year. Previously I have hosted queer brunches with friends, planned out my outfit weeks in advance, and brought my friends along to celebrate the day together. Pride Inside has been an opportunity to remember that Pride is deeper than attending a march - it's within us, and we celebrate it every day of the year. Cancelling Pride doesn't cancel our queernesss - ever."
Bristol photographed by Emli Bendixen
EMLI BENDIXEN She/her:
Emli works primarily for editorial and commercial clients, photographing people and food in natural environments, with particular attention to light and tone.
Emli said: "Pride may be seen mostly as a celebratory event in the UK but the history of Pride is fully rooted in protest; it feels particularly poignant this year when protests are happening across the US and the rest of the world in response to the oppression and killing of black people. As a lesbian cis woman of colour, I'm acutely aware of my complicity and of how much work society still has to do. Marking Pride is a small but brightly coloured reminder of the progress we've made and the long way ahead..."
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Shrouk by Emli Bendixen (2020-06) by Photographer: Emli Bendixen and Model: Shrouk the dancing queerRaze Collective
"Pride is usually the time I am booked the most to perform. My performances combine the most Egyptian art, belly dancing, with the most queer art, drag. I use my shows to raise awareness about LGBT+ issues back home in Egypt. But this year lockdown means a rare opportunity to be forced to stay at home and rest. I am very lucky that my housemates are queer, so I am looking forward to my indoor relaxed celebration with a glass of wine with my house mates!" - Shrouk, Bristol
Myles by Emli Bendixen (2020-06) by Photographer: Emli Bendixen and Model: MylesRaze Collective
"Pride is an all year round reminder that our presence is valid. Pride should involve 'putting in the work' to make our spaces for pride as inclusive as possible, for the most vulnerable people in our communities. Pride is also a good excuse to make a playlist of the songs that make you feel great." - Myles, Bristol
All portrait photographs by Emli Bendixen
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