NYC PRIDE 2023, NEW YORK CITY |
LIFESTYLE AND EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY


 

Street photography and lifestyle photography at NYC Pride 2023.


I've just got back from my first visit to New York, and it happened to coincide with the 2023 New York Pride event which I was proud to attend. Of course I also photographed my experience of the event and I wanted to share a few of the photographs here.

This was an especially important Pride event, as right-wing politicians across the country are pushing to introduce legislation that will restrict the rights of LGBTQIA+ people. It's hard to believe that this is happening in 2023 and to be honest, it's frightening.

I'm not especially vocal when it comes to politics but as a proud member of the community it's hard not to speak out against such prejudice – especially when it feels so close to home.

It was an absolute joy to witness the Pride march in New York last week as you could sense how important it was for the community and their friends to demonstrate their support in this current regressive climate. The positivity in the energy emanating from both those on the floats and the cheering crowds of supporters lining the streets of Manhattan was joyful and infectious.

I realise my view on this is very narrow and that abhorrent laws and policies still exist in countries all around the world, restricting the rights and safety of our community. It's just that I was able to actually be in New York for their Pride event, and seeing the banners and messages of support had a profound affect on me.