Queer Veterans Project is a photo-documentary about LGBTQ+ veterans who served in the US military. It pairs portraits of queer veterans in their present with oral history narratives about their decision to enlist, their negotiation of queerness while serving, and the impact of the military on their identity. It aims to create a platform for speaking about the struggles LGBTQ+ people faced – and continue to face – in the US military and seeing these individuals in their dignity, strength, and pride today.
Our Team:
Mel Porter (they/them) is a Buffalo-based photographer and VA employee dedicated to preserving and sharing the stories of LGBTQ+ veterans. You can find Mel on Instagram.
Jovana Babović (she/her) is a Rochester-based historian, writer, and photographer. You can find Jo on Instagram and read more about her work on her website.
Photo credit: Sam Shapiro
