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Collected Item: “This is what queer love looks like”

What is your name?

Randi Russo

What are your pronouns?

They/them

Use the following phrase for your photograph's title, filling in the blank with however you self-identify. Feel free to include all intersections of your identity. (Examples: lesbian, trans person of color, Latinx queer woman, radical faery, butch, etc.): "This is what a _______ looks like."

This is what queer love looks like

Tell us more about your photo by sharing a brief artist statement or answering this prompt: "This is what being ______ means to me..."

I am the photographer behind this image. What began as a photo shoot to explore drag and masculine identity with my non-binary friend, ultimately evolved into a celebration - showcasing their love with their new partner. They had become an official couple the evening prior, and I simply needed a shot of the two of them together. Their affection for one another was palpable.

Describe your photo so we can provide alt-text for future visitors to this website. Example: "Two women holding hands and smiling as they walk in a pride parade, surrounded by rainbow flags and a vibrant crowd celebrating LGBTQ+ pride."

A queer Black couple, adorned in matching leather jackets, stand on a street corner.

Do you consent to The Curve Foundation storing, sharing, and using this image and its description as we deem appropriate, including disseminating on our social media, website, and Curve quarterly? Do you confirm that you hold the rights to this image?

Yes

What is your instagram handle?

@randiraerusso

In the event that you win this contest, how can we best contact you: Instagram, email, or other? If other, please provide contact details.

Email
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