Queer Friendships portrait project

About the project

Queer Friendships brings friends together for short portrait sessions that centre connection, care and shared presence.

Through participatory photography, the project explores how relationships shape queer communities and how they are lived day to day. It focuses on friends photographed together, capturing gestures of closeness, humour, care and shared presence.

For many queer people, these relationships can be central to everyday life. They can be spaces of belonging, support and connection, taking many forms and shifting over time.

Presented as part of Pride Fest at Qtopia Sydney.

How it works

Step 1: Submit an EOI

Fill out the expression of interest form. You can apply with one friend or a small group of chosen family. Only one person needs to submit the EOI for the group.

Step 2: Attend the session

Selected groups will be invited to take part in a relaxed 20-minute studio portrait session at Qtopia Sydney Workshop Hub. No experience is needed and you’ll be guided through the process.

Step 3: Receive your image

A few weeks after the photoshoot, you’ll receive one edited digital image for personal use, free of charge. Your portrait will also be included in the digital Queer Friendships gallery.

Event details

• Dates: Saturday 13 and Saturday 27 June 2026

• Time: 2pm to 5pm

• Session length: 20 minutes per group

• Location: Qtopia Sydney Workshop Hub, Darlinghurst NSW

• Cost: Free

• EOI deadline: 31 May 2026

• Notification date: 1 June 2026

Accessibility

Please note the Qtopia Sydney Workshop Hub is upstairs and only accessible by stairs.

If this prevents you from attending, you are still welcome to submit an EOI. You can leave the June dates unticked and let me know your access needs in the form. I’ll invite you to a future photoshoot planned for August, which will be wheelchair accessible with no need to climb stairs.

Read more on the accessibility page.

Stay updated

Follow @queerfriendships on Instagram for project updates.

Supported by Inner West Council.