Photographer Roger Erickson Presents 'OUTspoken: Portraits of LGBTQ Luminaries'

This Celebrity Fashion Photographer Is Turning The Lens On Queer Luminaries

Celebrity fashion photographer Roger Erickson will open his new solo show next week featuring protraits of the queer movers and shakers of our time.

Called "OUTspoken: Portraits of LGBTQ Luminaries," the San Francisco-based exhibition will feature over 80 promiment faces, including Wanda Sykes, Greg Louganis, Rachel Maddow, Edward Albee, Chris Colfer and Lady Bunny, among others.

Erickson noted that "OUTspoken: Portraits of LGBTQ Luminaries" focuses on the evolving relationship between the individual and the larger queer community -- and the way that this intersects with modern day popular culture in America. It will run from June 9-Oct. 16 at San Francisco City Hall.

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"What I wish viewers to take away from this project is self-empowerment," Erickson said in an artist's statement sent to The Huffington Post. "That compassion, curiosity (about each other) and self awareness deepen a sense of interconnectedness between the individual and the LGBTQ community that transverse racial, cultural and geographical boundaries. We are not so different. We share a commonality where by identifying with our sexuality can be a meaningful step towards self acceptance and, by embracing it, we may gain greater strength and confidence."

Check out more images from "OUTspoken: Portraits of LGBTQ Luminaries" below or head here for more information.

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