TransAmericans: In Plain Sight

Portraits of Transgender Americans as they want to be seen

Close-up portrait of a transgender American smiling warmly against a soft, natural background.

Black and white portrait of a transgender American looking confidently into the camera.

Vibrant outdoor portrait of a transgender American standing in a sunlit urban setting.

Our Faces

Portraits capturing Transgender Americans' stories.

Close-up portrait of a transgender American smiling warmly outdoors.

Courage

Stories of bravery and self-acceptance.

Black and white portrait of a transgender person looking thoughtfully into the distance.

Identity

Exploring personal journeys and truths.

Portrait of a transgender American in vibrant clothing against a city backdrop.

Intimate portrait of a transgender individual in natural light, showing strength.

Resilience

Overcoming challenges with grace.

Hope

Looking forward to brighter days.

The Project

TransAmericans is a photography project showing portraits of transgender Americans, revealing their strength and humanity, with the images selected by the subject themselves.

Created as a not-for-profit venture, the photos will be exhibited in order to show Transgender Americans as they choose to be seen. Conceptually, the project could be viewed as the historical equivalent of the Family of Man photography exhibit in the 1950s.

Applicants for inclusion in this history project can submit up to ten photos of themselves, in PDF, JPEG, GIF, PNG, TIFF or RAW files. The photos do not have to be taken by themself, buy must be of themself.

A panel of judges will select the final images for the project. Submission does not guarantee inclusion in the project, and it is anticipated that the judges will be highly selective in their choices.

All applicants must sign and submit a release form for the images submitted. More detailed release and legal forms will be sent if a photograph is selected.

A black and white portrait of a transgender American smiling gently, framed by soft natural light.

Submissions

In Focus

Portraits capturing the spirit of transgender Americans

Close-up portrait of a transgender woman smiling softly against a natural outdoor background.

Black and white photo of a transgender man looking confidently into the camera with a cityscape behind.

Portrait of a non-binary person with colorful hair and expressive eyes, framed by warm sunlight.

A candid shot of a transgender elder sharing a quiet moment in a cozy indoor setting.

woman wearing yellow long-sleeved dress under white clouds and blue sky during daytime