Rory, Sam, Ash & Michael by Ciara McMullan
"Pride means protesting the capitalist cis-het-patriarchy which oppresses us.” - Ash, Belfast
Belfast photographed by Ciara McMullan
CIARA MCMULLAN She/her:
Ciara is a music photographer, shooting in venues and arenas all across Ireland, UK and Europe. Ciara is the official tour photographer for ASIWYFA and Roe, and is a trusted Jack-of-all-trades.
"I took part to have the queer community in Northern Ireland represented in even a small way. I am normally working on pride, shooting the official pride after party in Belfast and the parade itself. This year I plan on enjoying the calm and will spend it with my partner hanging out in the garden."
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Susie Blue & Audrey by Ciara McMullan (2020-06) by Photographer: Ciara McMullan and Models: Susie Blue & AudreyRaze Collective
Susie Blue said: "Pride gave my the strength to come out to my family ten years ago after I attended my first pride. Seeing everyone be so open and accepting of themselves gave me the courage to do the same."
Audrey said: "Pride, personally to me is the strength of a word wild community refusing to go unheard. Though in many places equal marriage is legal, Pride is a voice that is continually spreading the word that the LGBTQIA community exists, will always exist and our lives are real, valid and worthy. Pride is the reminder for those who forget that our community won't be stepped on."
Charlene, Sharon & family by Ciara McMullan (2020-06) by Photographer: Ciara McMullan and Models: Charlene, Sharon & familyRaze Collective
Bev & Ciara by Ciara McMullan (2020-06) by Photographer: Ciara McMullan and Models: Bev & CiaraRaze Collective
Bev said: "Pride for me is a celebration and a protest. We get together with our LGBTQ+ friends and allies, catch up with those I haven't seen since last Pride, get dressed up, roller skate around Belfast city centre, see the parade, celebrate, but also it's when we're making ourselves most visible - we're not backing down, we're not going away, and we deserve the same rights as everyone else."
Ciara said: "To me pride is a space for being yourself. It's an international voice for the lgbtq+ community & somewhere to belong. Growing up and seeing the pride parades was the first time I felt welcome and accepted in my own sexuality . It is also a form of activism to raise the voices of those who are under attack in the community."
Ashley, Sam, Michael & Rory by Ciara McMullan (2020-06) by Photographer: Ciara McMullan and Models: Ashley, Sam, Michael & RoryRaze Collective
All photographs by Ciara McMullan
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