Jordan
“As a kid I was really badly bullied for being mixed race, and then later being gay, it knocked my confidence and I had no self esteem.
When i turned 18 and really embraced the LGBTQ+ community, I found my tribe, my people, my safe space where I could be unapologetically me.
This is why I’m now so passionate about protecting my community through being a director for my local pride, and being an LGBTQ+ activist and supporting amazing charities.
Photoshoots have really helped boost my confidence and meet really amazing talented people, working with great LGBTQ+ brands and being featured in magazines. If only those bullies could see me now right?!
I really enjoyed my shoot with Chris and be part of such a beautiful and inspiring project.
It’s so important now more than ever that we stick together, support each other and tell queer stories and share our lived experiences!
Be safe, be proud and always be unapologetically YOU! “
Jordan (he/him)
Jordan is a multi award-winning charity fundraiser, LGBTQ+ activist, and part-time underwear model.
For him, being queer means embracing and understanding yourself completely, and living unapologetically as you are.
One of the most empowering moments in his life was leading his local Pride parade—marching with over 200 people through the high street where he was once bullied.
He expresses his identity through presence, photography, and conversation, always using his voice and visibility to make an impact.
His message to queer kids is clear: it gets better. Hang in there—your life hasn’t even begun yet.
This is UNCUT — a raw, striking portrait series by award-winning photographer Chris Jepson capturing the power and pride of Queer Joy, shot in a barber’s chair. No filters, no retouching, no compromise. Just bold, beautiful people taking up space exactly as they are.