Celebrate Love, Acceptance, and Diversity

June 1 marks the beginning of Pride Month to recognize the achievements of gay rights, celebrate transgender bodies, and open dialogue to protect + love our LGBTQIA+ community. Massive pride celebrations are happening in cities worldwide, including London, New York, Los Angeles, São Paulo, and Madrid. We have come a long way – but there is still a long way to go. Read on to learn more about these important human rights as we celebrate gay pride not only in the month of June but every day. 

Photo: Kimon and Alexandra in Santorini for Flytographer. Vanessa and partner capture memories in Santorini with a honeymoon photoshoot at Imerovigli & Firostefani Village.

Photo: Flytographer in Tulum. Vincent and partner capture memories in Tulum with a couples photoshoot at Playa Santa Fe.

A Brief History of Pride

Pride Month isn’t just about rainbows and parades (although those are pretty awesome!). It’s about honouring the LGBTQIA+ community, acknowledging its struggles, and recognizing its triumphs. It’s about standing up for equality and making the world a more inclusive place for everyone, regardless of who they love or how they identify. ❤️

The LGBTQIA+ community, which includes those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or another orientation, has been marginalized and targeted in the past through horrifying hate crimes. In 1969 at the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in Manhattan, the movement to fight for the right to love whoever you love and be whoever you are started with one Black transgender woman, Marsha P. Johnson. To this day, the neighbourhood of Greenwich Village in New York City remains an important historic location for the LGBTQIA+ community. The Stonewall riots made it possible for pride celebrations today to be recognizable from miles away – with the rainbow pride flag becoming the hallmark of inclusivity for these international festivities and on social media. 🏳️‍🌈

Photo: Barbara and Claudio in Positano for Flytographer. Alex and partner capture memories in Positano with a couples photoshoot in Positano Village.

Photo: Claudia in Lisbon for Flytographer. Ryan and family capture memories in Lisbon with a family photoshoot at Portas do Sol Square and the streets of Alfama.

How to Get Involved This June

Whether it’s your first Pride or you’ve been participating over the years, there are numerous ways to immerse yourself in the spirit of love. Pride festivals, Pride parades, and Pride marches are happening worldwide, offering a variety of opportunities to participate and show support for the LGBTQIA+ community. Be sure to check your local LGBTQIA+ community websites and social media pages for announcements and schedules for upcoming Pride events. From joining the colourful floats to attending a drag queen brunch, there is something for everyone to enjoy while spreading the message of equality and acceptance. ✨

Photo: Julia in Madrid for Flytographer. Roy and partner capture memories in Madrid with a couples photoshoot in Retiro Park.

Photo: Rocio in Seville for Flytographer. Sharon and partner capture memories in Seville with a honeymoon photoshoot at Plaza de España.

Photo: Murat G. in Istanbul for Flytographer. Marco and Simone capture memories in Istanbul with a couples photoshoot at the Hagia Sophia & the Blue Mosque.

Capturing Love Around the World

At its core, Pride is about love – love in all its beautiful forms. Pride is about celebrating the unique identities and experiences that make each of us who we are. It’s about embracing diversity and recognizing that love knows no boundaries. 🫶

Photo: Marie in Maui for Flytographer. Emily and partner capture memories in Maui with a proposal photoshoot at Kapalua Ironwoods.

Photo: Maximiliano in Cusco for Flytographer. Dominique and partner capture memories in Cusco with a birthday photoshoot in Sacsayhuamán.

Photo: Ellie in Florence for Flytographer. Melissa and partner capture memories in Florence with a family photoshoot at Duomo & Ponte Vecchio.

Photo: Sarah in Seattle for Flytographer. Brad and partner capture memories in Seattle with a hometown photoshoot.

“It’s Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈  I’m sure June always seems like a month where everything is just coming up rainbow, but Pride carries and means so much more to the LGBTQ+ community. Pride is a time to commemorate the past, celebrate the present, and look forward to the future. While someone coming out these days can seem as plain as a person announcing their skin color, LGBTQ+ people have historically been and continue to be a marginalized and even ostracized community all around the world, so as everything gets splashed in color, remember that Pride represents a time for those who feel different to be seen and acknowledged and loved! Because love is love is love is love 🌈  Happy Pride!” – Brad

Photo: Tracy in Portland, Maine for Flytographer. Jared and partner capture memories in Portland with a proposal photoshoot downtown.

Photo: Flytographer in Amalfi. Pamela and partner capture memories in Amalfi with a proposal photoshoot.

Photo: Jafet and Zulem in San Juan for Flytographer. Malaisha and family capture memories in San Juan with an anniversary photoshoot in Classic Old San Juan.

Capture Your Memories This Pride Month

One world, one love! Book a Flytographer shoot this LGBTQ+ Pride Month to capture the celebration of being exactly who you are with the people you love the most. Our local photographers cannot wait to meet you and capture your memories! 📸