Dick Day
he/him
Pride is pure joy, a time where i can leave the house feeling free and confident.
It’s always when everyone meets up at an event, friendly and familiar faces sharing memories and joy together.
Ophelia Payne
she/her
Pride is being unapologetically yourself. In a world that seems to be walking backwards it’s a chance to celebrate the things that make us unique and say no we will not go back in the closet.
One particular moment that stays with me is getting to walk out on the Brighton Pride main stage as a host and represent the trans community on such a massive platform. It was a real life changing moment, but also working the PartyBag tent with my ride-or-die Dick Day. We are lucky as queer people to choose our family and I feel eternally grateful to know them
Proud Brighton – United in Pride.
This project continues my long-term commitment to photographing LGBTQIA+ lives.
For over thirty years, my work has centred on visibility, authorship and who gets to be seen.
Proud Brighton is a portrait exhibition marking the 35th anniversary of Brighton & Hove Pride.