Being Transgender

Who are we as individuals and as a community?

Experience the community through the power of photography and word.

Maddie, an aspiring fashion designer spent time with us showcasing her creation.
Fashions For Trans 
The transgender community is on the cusp of emerging from the obscure corners of society to the forefront of everyday life, literally becoming a recognized and cherished part of mankind. We come from a fragmented and marginalized community hiding away behind closed doors and peeking out to see if it is safe. Some of us are seeing daylight and finding that we are valued, that we matter. Sadly, some of us don't peek out and continue to hide behind their door in despair. 

 

Sophia a young transgender women who is expanding her life in directions new and exciting
Sophia is a young transwoman making her way in the world. She is currently exploring manny new and exciting possibilities. One of the directions is captured here as a night club singer. Randy Gene and I adored this vision and were able to really bring her energy and beauty to light . 
Eli spent time with us one morning as we wondered about Red Rocks. As we looked for cool locations to grab a photo, we learned a lot about Eli. Eli is a young transman exploring the freedom of just being himself. I met him this last year as we both share the love of creating music. I had been playing with the Freedom Swing Jazz group for some time when he joined. Naturally, it did not take long for us to connect and become friends. Shortly after we met, I told him about my project and he was excited to be part of it. 
Christine Bland
Questions.
"Who am I?
Who are my brothers and sisters on this transgender path?
How do I fit within the transgender spectrum?
Just who are we as an emerging community?
As a visual artist I want to explore the real of us! 

 

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Randy Pariette
Live this life and view it as a piece of art, then capture it. It is very personal and interesting to open up and let the world see what is inside your head. As an artist that is what we do. In an effort to capture an idea or a moment in time, to best show you, "the viewer", is my interpretation of that frozen moment from inside my head.
Owner/ Operator:
      - Randy Parietti Photography
      - William Swartz Photography  
      - RJP Photography
No image of self can exist unless taken from the perspective outside of us. So we are constantly reinforcing our vision of ourselves, our true “I” in the reflections of others. In the conventions and protocol of contemporary society, I’m actually looking for a reflection of myself. And in the reflection of my cultural code, I am investigating my emotional, ethical, and spiritual background in order to search for my own unique and individual place.