Paul (he/him)
“As a young queer boy, growing up was often a lonely and confusing place. I struggled with my gender identity, never quite fitting the roles expected of me. It was my female friends who saved me — who offered me a space where I didn’t have to explain myself, where I was simply accepted. They made me feel like one of them, without hesitation or judgment.
“When I met Embob in my early teens, we fell in love. At first we thought it was romantic love, but what we found was something even deeper: a friendship built on unconditional love, trust, and a shared understanding of what it means to feel different.
“This photo is a nod to the iconic 90s image of KD Lang and Cindy Crawford, but it’s also a portrait of home — of finding safety in each other. In Embob’s hands, I am seen, cared for, and free to be exactly who I am.”
Paul (he/him)
Paul is a Brighton-based singer, songwriter, producer, performer and host. His life revolves around music, pop culture, and the people he loves. Whether he’s on stage or behind the scenes, Paul brings energy, humour and sparkle to everything he does.
For Paul, being queer means living without limits. It’s about love, expression, and rewriting the rules with joy and defiance — like choosing glitter over grey every time.
His style is ever-changing. He uses clothes and makeup to explore different versions of himself, turning the everyday into a celebration of fluidity and self-expression. Performing lets him take that even further — transforming, pushing boundaries, and owning the spotlight with confidence.
He found his chosen family at 14 — friends who saw him, loved him, and still stand by him today. That moment of being truly seen changed everything.
To queer kids growing up now, Paul says:
“Don’t waste time trying to fit into boxes that were never made for you. Your uniqueness is your power — never dim your sparkle for anyone.”
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.