Adolescence sucks for everyone, but especially for queer kids. In a world that is openly hostile to queer people, The Queer Stuff Pod hosted by Max Emerson is here to help. From questioning, to coming out, to navigating the perils of sex/drugs/emoji filled texts, this survival guide promises to be a crucial resource and wellspring of joy for anyone currently going through it. Although curated from a gay man’s perspective, this project aims to include resources for all members of the LGBTQIA+ community. NEW EPISODES EVERY MONDAY!
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Adolescence sucks for everyone, but especially for queer kids. In a world that is openly hostile to queer people, The Queer Stuff Pod hosted by Max Emerson is here to help. From questioning, to coming out, to navigating the perils of sex/drugs/emoji filled texts, this survival guide promises to be a crucial resource and wellspring of joy for anyone currently going through it. Although curated from a gay man’s perspective, this project aims to include resources for all members of the LGBTQIA+ community. NEW EPISODES EVERY MONDAY!
All Love Is Equal: Photographing Queer Love Around The Globe | Braden Summers
The Queer Stuff Pod
53 minutes
10 months ago
All Love Is Equal: Photographing Queer Love Around The Globe | Braden Summers
In this episode, we’re joined by Braden Summers, a commercial photographer renowned for his cinematic style and thought-provoking visual storytelling. Braden shares his journey of capturing queer relationships, particularly through his iconic All Love is Equal series, which reimagines classic romantic imagery with LGBTQ+ couples. He discusses the intersection of high-fashion aesthetics, inclusivity, and emotional resonance, and how he’s pushing the boundaries of representation in both commercial and creative photography. Plus, we explore his creative process, challenges, and the stories behind his most impactful projects. Tune in for a conversation about art, identity, and the power of visual storytelling.
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:12 - Who The Hell Are You?
00:05:59 - San Francisco, diversity, and creative vision
00:07:44 - Art school takeaways
00:10:40 - Artistic vision and inspiration
00:12:30 - Mistakes and experimentation
00:14:47 - First job
00:17:12 - All Love Is Equal campaign
00:21:53 - Viralty, The Advocate, and Buzzfeed
00:23:34 - Crowd sourcing
00:28:20 - Casting difficulties
00:32:25 - Creating dreamlike images and feedback
00:35:21 - Creating moments of intimacy
00:38:35 - Real couples vs models
00:40:59 - Composing images
00:43:57 - Creative control
00:48:05 - Braden’s new projects
00:49:10 - Fight Me!
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The Queer Stuff Pod
Adolescence sucks for everyone, but especially for queer kids. In a world that is openly hostile to queer people, The Queer Stuff Pod hosted by Max Emerson is here to help. From questioning, to coming out, to navigating the perils of sex/drugs/emoji filled texts, this survival guide promises to be a crucial resource and wellspring of joy for anyone currently going through it. Although curated from a gay man’s perspective, this project aims to include resources for all members of the LGBTQIA+ community. NEW EPISODES EVERY MONDAY!
