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Pride Walk – Roze Maandag, Tilburg Kermis (Part 1)

Yesterday, I attended the Pride Walk during Roze Maandag at the Tilburgse Kermis — a celebration of love, freedom, and being unapologetically yourself. Roze Maandag is more than just a day of pink and glitter. It’s a statement: you are welcome here, whoever you are.

This is part one of a five-part series covering the event. Today’s photos, taken with my Canon 5D Mark III and Sigma 100–400mm lens, offer a gentle start — portraits of energy, color, and connection. You’ll see a lot of pink, yes — it’s tradition after all — but also strength, joy, and humanity in motion.

Events like these are important. They give visibility to the LGBTQ+ community and celebrate the right to exist freely in public space — something still not guaranteed everywhere. Photography can help document that presence. A camera becomes both witness and amplifier.

More is coming — each post a bit louder, bolder, and more full of sparkle. For now, I hope you enjoy this first look through my lens.

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Spring is here!! #photography #photograph #floralphotography #queerphotographer

I've been mostly posting landscapes and cityscapes on here so far, but honestly photos of people are more of what I do day-to-day as a photographer. Here's one of my favourites, taken in early 2020.

#bristolphotographer #blackandwhite #photography #queerartist #queerphotographer #portraitphotography #portrait #blackandwhiteportrait #negativespace #shadows

Hello Bristol

And hello pixelfed. Here's another actual recent photo.

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Taken at Bristol International Balloon Fiesta in 2022.

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Bristol harbourside, taken during lockdown in November 2020.

#bristol #bristolharbourside #photography #bristolphotographer #bristolartist #queerartist #queerphotographer #reflections #cityscape #cityphotography #colourful

Bristol Temple Meads Station at night, taken in January 2021.

#bristol #bristolphotographer #photography #queerartist #queerphotographer #lighttrails #starburst #longexposure #bristoltemplemeads #trainstation #nightphotography #cityphotography #cityscape

The Clifton Suspension Bridge on a foggy morning, taken in January 2021.

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Abstract reflections at Bristol harbourside, taken in 2020 during lockdown.

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Colourful houses reflected and distorted in water

Well I have years worth of photographs to share, so expect copious amounts of Bristol photographs in the near future!

Honestly, I've been really lacking in motivation to do any photography for pleasure over the past couple of years - and I think to some extent that's not a surprise when my artistic outlet is also my profession. But I think another part of the reason for it is that social media has become such a hellscape. I used to really enjoy being part of the photography community on Instagram; posting my photographs and also seeing so many other people's work felt really collaborative and inspiring.

I'm hoping pixelfed might be able to fill the gap that was left as Instagram became more and more corporate feeling. I want a new medium for artistic expression, and I want to feel inspired damnit!

Anyway, this one's from a cloudy harbourside walk in Bristol, taken all the way back in 2022.

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Out and about on this beautiful day and decided to head to a coffee shop. It has the cutest pots I’ve ever seen. Wanted to share!

#photography #photo #queerphotographer #photographer

White with Black spots puppy pot. Behind it is a tall, dark green pot. Next to it is a green squirrel pot

Check out my most recent photoshoot featuring Stephanie Michelle as Aphrodite. We shot in my home studio against a couple contrived backdrops, and got a fun combination of devotional images and fun vibes. This is a theme that I am definitely going to return to as soon as possible.

Images of Aphrodite, featuring Stephanie Michelle from June 2023.

https://photography.jsgroves.com/stephanie-aphrodite

#kcmodel #pagan #witchcraft #occultart #witchcraftaesthetic #queerartist #queerphotographer #aphrodite #venus #goddess
#wormwoodgrovesphotography

Darkly lit image of a white woman in a colorful corset and a silver dress, with dark hair and a pearly crown, lounging on a throne of furs against a backdrop of stars. She holds a glass of wine in her hand and lit candles sit on the mirrored table in front of her.

Check out my most recent photoshoot featuring Stephanie Michelle as Aphrodite. We shot in my home studio against a couple contrived backdrops, and got a fun combination of devotional images and fun vibes. This is a theme that I am definitely going to return to as soon as possible.

https://photography.jsgroves.com/stephanie-aphrodite

#kcmodel #pagan #witchcraft #occultart #witchcraftaesthetic #queerartist #queerphotographer #aphrodite #venus #goddess

A white woman with long dark hair sits on a fur-covered throne against a backdrop of staris. She wears a pearly crown crooked on her head and holds a glass of wine in her hand. In the foreground sit candles and a decanter of red wine.

A white woman with long dark hair sits on a fur-covered throne against a backdrop of stars. She wears a pearly crown and a colorful corset over a silver dress. In the foreground sit candles and a decanter of red wine.

Check out my most recent photoshoot featuring Stephanie Michelle as Aphrodite. We shot in my home studio against a couple contrived backdrops, and got a fun combination of devotional images and fun vibes. This is a theme that I am definitely going to return to as soon as possible.

Images of Aphrodite, featuring Stephanie Michelle from June 2023.

https://photography.jsgroves.com/stephanie-aphrodite

#kcmodel #pagan #witchcraft #occultart #witchcraftaesthetic #queerartist #queerphotographer #aphrodite #venus #goddess
#photographersofinstagram

A white woman in a silver dress and corset wearing a pearly crown and a necklace of golden chains. She sits on a golden throne against a white backdrop. The image has been processed to look like an antique photograph.

Images of Aphrodite, featuring Stephanie Michelle from June 2023. Although we went on to do some other fun things, these icon-worthy devotional images were what the shoot was about.

https://photography.jsgroves.com/stephanie-aphrodite

#kcmodel #pagan #witchcraft #occultart #witchcraftaesthetic #queerartist #queerphotographer #aphrodite #venus #kyprian

A white woman with dark hair stands posed against a white backdrop. She contemplates a golden apple which she holds up in her left hand while delicately balancing a sword against the ground with her right.

A white woman in a white and gold chiton-like costume poses, leaning on a sword, and holding an golden apple. A pearly crown graces her head and strands of prarls hang from her neck.

For #mosstodon 😃

When I go hiking, I’m always looking for some moss to take a picture of. It’s so fascinating!

#Photography #BlackPhotographer #QueerPhotographer #OutdoorPhotography #MossPhotography

Green moss on a wood fence with a stream in the background but blurred

While waiting to get my lunch, I am getting to sit outside with the sunshine and a chilly breeze. Haven’t felt good in days so this is so nice.

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Reddish brown table with wood like table cloth and clear plastic over it. Table is in’s front of a red metal chair with roses designed in it. I. The slightly blurred background is another table with red and white pattern, clear plastic on top and chairs flipped on top of that table.

Saw the cutie at little free library in a cute neighborhood, near a bookstore. Wanted to share!

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An off white, small wooden box with Little Free Library across top, front. Inside are about 8 books, stacked on top of each other. The books can be seen through a glass door with purple painted around the frame. Around the wooden box is a white fence, trees, and the cloudy sky

Install day today! Got a couple more works to print, then we’ll go hang, then I’ll whip up a floor sheet ready for tomorrow!
Expired tmax 400 on a Minolta XD-7.
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