18th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Couple

I have long wanted to shoot something like this, but in Russia this is still difficult. Most LGBTQ couples hide their relationships because they fear for their lives and health. I found guys who were ready for such a shoot, but during the photo session we still had to look for a location that was not visible from either side and that there were no people around. It pains me very much to realize that in our country many people still have to hide and lead a freer life, although biologically they also have the right to be themselves and manifest themselves in this world.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2020
Date Uploaded: 08.2020
Photo Location: St Petersburg, Russia
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Copyright: © Ekaterina Kozlova