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This was a photo that my Aunt Joanie sent me from when she attended the Gay Pride parade in Seattle this past year. In this picture it shows boy scouts holding up the LGBT flag next to the American flag. This is a representation that this generation is learning to accept the LGBT community more than others. Even in boy scouts they are teaching them to respect the LGBT people and that they are all equal. This is a very important message that should be taught to more boys and girls as they grow up especially at such a impressionable age.

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This is another photo that I took of Kyle and his brother Kellan for his Instagram. In this photo it is another representation of the good reaction some people get when they come out. Although this is not the situation for most people when they come out to their family and friends, Kellan accepts Kyle just the same as he did before. This is a just a casual representation of showing people that they might expect the worst but the outcome could be a lot better than they predicted originally.

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This is a photo my friend Spencer sent me of himself in Spokane Washington. Spencer is someone who went to my roommate's high school and who is openly gay. This photo represents Spencer and how comfortable he is in his skin. When he took this photo he was wanting to express how happy he is in life right now. This is a photo that really speaks to people and could potentially help motivate others to come out. At first it may seem impossible but once you come out, you are so much more comfortable in your own skin and this is a prime example of this.

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This is a photo that I took two weeks ago of two of my closest friends Kyle and Brenan. Kyle also took part in a interview that I did for my research paper. This photo really represents two different men who identify as gay. The shadow on this photo shows them kind of coming out into the world to be accepted which Kyle has already accomplished but Brenan is still doing. This photo serves a very important message to any member of the LGBT community that they should feel comfortable in their own skin and not feel like they need to hide in shadows.

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Image 1- Seattle from above
Image 2- Molly moons on Capital Hill
Image 3- Rainbow Man
Image 4- Love
Image 5- Katie and Sabrina
Image 6- Through the Fence
Image 7- Shadows
Image 8- Laid Back
Image 9- Bright Faces
Image 10- Boy Scouts

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This is the voice over introduction for my gallery.

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This was a picture that I took in downtown Seattle. This photo shows through a fence a blurred image of a hand holding a hammer with the LGBT flag or rainbow on it. This really stuck out to me because I think that it really shows how hard this community has fought for their voice to be heard. The hammer is a representation of how they wont give up or stop fighting for the equal rights that they deserve. This painting could be a inspiration to many people as they are faced with people in their lives who don't support them like they should. This really relates to my research the most because not only do many LGBT people struggle with hate crimes being directed towards them but they also have to worry about their loved ones and family members accepting them.

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This is a photo that I took of my two friends Katie and Sabrina while we were in San Francisco. These two girls have both been accepted into the LGBT community with welcoming arms. Being friends with them for so long I have seen how much they have grown in this community. It was extremely hard for both of these girls to come out to their family and friends but with the LGBT community accepting them it helped to give them the confidence and the resources that they needed. I even experienced a lot of surprise when two of my closest suddenly came out as bisexual. When I did my research I sat down with Kyle who was easily accepted into this community when he came out. This photo really represents how far they have both come in their journey in this community.

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This was a banner that I also took a photo of at the San Francisco gay pride festival. This banner really stood out to me because not only was it a pun for a ice cream stand but it also represents the diversity once again in the LGBT community. This is a statement that love can come in any different shapes and forms. At this festival they really pushed for equality to be understood in many different ways.

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This photo was one that I took at the gay pride festival in San Francisco. This was one of the parade participants who was walking in the parade. Many people come out and wear costumes and quirky clothing to represent diversity and free spirits. This photo was a cool image of someone being accepted without people judging what he/she was wearing or their preference of sexuality.

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On Capital Hill in Seattle to show support for the LGBT community there are sidewalks that are painted rainbow. Not only does this photo represent the LGBT and gay pride flag as sidewalks. It also shows consistent support for people in a part of that community. The rainbow is a representation for all of the LGBT community and gives them comfort knowing they are accepted wherever they go.

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The city of Seattle is known for its large LGBT community. This photo was taken at the top of the Colombia tower in downtown. It reflects on how unique the city looks from above just as the citizens who live in it below. Seattle is not only my home but it is home to many LGBT people and it one of the most accepting places.