A collection of 50 diverse stories in this project’s upcoming book challenge erasure and celebrate complexity using portraits and written essays through the lens of gender.
Author and photographer Jayme Drew ties these stories together by weaving in their odd road-trip surprises and perspectives traveling through a wide range of remote urban and rural 2SLGBTQ+ communities of Alaska and Yukon.
Bringing visibility to these stories is an act of resistance.
A Kickstarter campaign for pre-orders launches this June.
→ Follow the prelaunch page to be part of bringing this book to life!
A Home for Community, LGBTQ+ Activism and Gender Diverse Stories
What is All the Genders Photo Project?
All the Genders Photo Project is a powerful LGBTQ+ activism and social advocacy initiative dedicated to gender identity, diversity, and inclusivity. Through portrait photography and storytelling, this project amplifies transgender stories, nonbinary experiences, and other gender-diverse narratives, fostering greater visibility and understanding. This work is now expanding into a full-length narrative photobook, Northern Lights, Northern Lives. Follow the Kickstarter prelaunch page to support the project.
Where Can You See These Stories?
QueerVentures Blog: Explore portraits and written stories from a rainbow of diverse people taken on road trips around the U.S. and Canada, and personal perspectives tied in as I visit different communities.
Books and Media: The project is evolving into an upcoming book and zine series documenting gender diversity through images and words.
Social Media: Engage with stories and images that challenge gender norms and celebrate individuality.
Who Can Participate?
This project welcomes LGBTQ+ individuals and allies who want to share their gender journey through lifestyle portrait photography and writing.
- Transgender, nonbinary, genderqueer, and gender-expansive individuals who seek visibility and empowerment.
- Cisgender allies who want to meaningfully reflect on their own gender identity, roles, and expressions.
Where do Photo Sessions Take Place?
Portrait sessions happen in places that matter to you, like your home, a scenic nature spot, a community hub, and more. I love discovering new locations and engaging with local LGBTQ+ communities and allies to build connections and highlight diverse experiences.
Upcoming Locations and Travel
SouthEast Virginia: homebase for 2026
At this time, work on the book is a priority and gender affirming photo sessions are currently on pause.
Please fill out a participation form to add your name so I can reach out later for future dates and travel. And sign up for the newsletter to stay in the loop!
Why This Project Matters
Visibility and Representation
Gender-diverse stories deserve to be seen, heard, and celebrated.
Community Building
Encouraging thoughtful, inclusive, and healthy conversations surrounding gendered experiences in our divided world.
LGBTQ+ Advocacy
Challenging stereotypes and fostering understanding through art and storytelling.
Get Involved and Support the Project
Be notified when the campaign launches and help boost visibility for the project.
Spread the Word:
This project’s biggest challenge is currently active suppression of queer content and traditional photography (in favor of AI images and reels) on many platforms!!
Please share this project and the book fundraiser with friends to spread the word and help us fight erasure of marginalized people!
Meet for a photo session to share your story through photography and writing
Help support project costs funding free and low-cost portraits accessible to all.
Meet the Photographer
If you take someone’s photo, you are telling them they are worthy of being remembered.