Have A Story To Share?

Queerly ME welcomes community portrait + story submissions to amplify the lived experiences of LGBTQIA+ people across Maine. When we see ourselves in other peoples’ stories as well as when we learn about experiences that are not our own, we build understanding and empathy for each other. We affirm our own experiences and embrace difference. The act of sharing stories strengthens our communities.

Portrait + story submissions, once approved, can be shared on our social media and website.

Requirements

  • Submissions must include at least 1 portrait and an accompanying story about the person in the portrait.

    • The portrait submitted must be of a LGBTQIA+ person in Maine.

    • Submitted portraits must be of similar image quality to the portraits featured on the “stories” page of our website—selfies or photos featuring more than three individuals will not be considered.

    • The accompanying story must be no more than 2,200 characters. Submissions marketing services or products will not be considered.

    • All individuals featured in the portrait(s) as well as the photographer must consent to the portrait and story submission. All individuals featured in the portrait must be 18+. If the portrait(s) and story are approved, all individuals featured in the portrait(s) as well as the photographer must sign a written consent form provided by Queerly ME to approve use of the portrait(s) and story on Queerly ME’s digital platforms.

    • Any photographs or stories depicting nudity, violence, or discriminatory imagery or symbols will not be considered. Examples of approved stories and portraits can be found at queerlyme.org/documentary.