REPRESENTATION

a guide to inclusive LGBTQIA+ wedding photography

#loveislove is bullshit

Wedding photography has been stuck on repeat: straight, white, wealthy, young, thin, able-bodied couples, again and again. If that feels wrong to you, it’s because it is.

This book is your guide to building a truly inclusive business, as a way to challenge an industry that has excluded so many for far too long.

You’ll learn:

  • how to make your portfolio genuinely diverse

  • how to communicate with respect

  • how to photograph LGBTQIA+ couples without clichés

And yes, let’s also talk about that fear: If I show queer couples, will I turn away my straight clients?

The truth? Yes, you will.

But only the ones you don’t need. Standing for equality will attract people who share your values, who will choose you BECAUSE you care. The ones who walk away are the ones who are uncomfortable with diversity, and losing them isn’t bad for business, it’s the best possible filter.

Remember that you’re never “just” a photographer: you create the media people see. You have the power to either reinforce outdated norms or to expand the frame so that everyone can see themselves in it.

This book will give you the tools, the language, and the confidence to make your business a place where every relationship is treated with dignity, respect, and celebration from the first email to the final gallery.

REPRESENTATION
REPRESENTATION
DKK 199.00

#LOVEISLOVE IS BULLSHIT


The Wedding Industry Needs a Reality Check

The wedding industry has long shown the same narrow image of relationships: straight, white, young, thin, able-bodied, over and over. This book is for photographers ready to change that, to work with LGBTQIA+ couples, not as a trend but as a commitment to representation.

You’ll learn:

  • how to make your portfolio inclusive

  • how to use respectful language

  • how to photograph queer relationships without clichés

You are not “just” a photographer. You shape the media people see. This guide gives you the tools and confidence to create a business where every relationship is treated with dignity, respect, and celebration.

When you buy this eBook, part of your purchase goes to LGBT+ Denmark, supporting their ongoing work to protect and empower the queer community.

Frequently asked questions

  • This book is for wedding photographers who want to make their business more inclusive, attract LGBTQIA+ couples, and create portfolios that reflect real diversity, without tokenism or clichés. Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience, you’ll find actionable advice to elevate your approach.

  • Absolutely not. This is for anyone - queer or not - who wants to challenge stereotypes, better understand the LGBTQIA+ community, and make their photography a safe and welcoming space for all relationships.

  • Yes, but not through performative marketing. Instead, it will show you how to genuinely connect with queer couples, present your work in an inclusive way, and build trust. So your portfolio naturally attracts clients who share your values.

  • No. Because I’m not interested in giving even more money to a billionaire who already dominates the market. You can get it directly from me, which means more of your purchase goes to supporting the work, and to supporting LGBT+ Denmark.

  • This isn’t about f-stops and shutter speeds, but about the human side of photography: language, representation, cultural awareness, and client experience.

  • At the moment only the pdf version is available, but I’ll keep this page updated, if anything changes.

  • Because representation shapes reality. If your portfolio excludes entire groups of people, you’re reinforcing the idea that they don’t belong. As photographers, we have the power to either keep repeating narrow stereotypes or to expand the horizon so everyone can see themselves in it. That’s bigger than business, it’s about the kind of world you want to contribute to.

  • No. Words without representation are just noise. If your website and portfolio only show one type of couple, people outside that mold won’t feel genuinely welcome. Inclusivity means showing diversity, not just claiming it.