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LGBTQ Event Photography
Every Color in the Frame Matters

 

From Pride parades, Lavender Graduations, and PrideFests
to community celebrations.
Documenting with love, respect and care.

Over the years, I’ve been honored to photograph LGBTQ+ events and celebrations across Chicago and Illinois. From Pride parades, Lavender Graduation ceremonies, and Fests to community gatherings.

My approach is calm, observant, and respectful. I focus on people, connection, and meaning, creating photographs that reflect the spirit of each event without intrusion or spectacle.

Collage of moments celebrating community during Lake County PrideFest

Collage of moments celebrating community during Lake County PrideFest

Opening ceremony of the Gay Games in Chicago in 2006

Opening ceremony of the Gay Games in Chicago in 2006

Drag queen dancing joyfully on stage at Lake County PrideFest

Drag queen dancing joyfully on stage at Lake County PrideFest

Men smiling and celebrating on a float during the Chicago Pride Parade

Men smiling and celebrating on a float during the Chicago Pride Parade

Woman wearing a supportive ally shirt at Lake County PrideFest

Woman wearing a supportive ally shirt at Lake County PrideFest

Young girls smiling and kissing at Lake County PrideFest

Young girls smiling and kissing at Lake County PrideFest

Group holding the Stanley Cup during Chicago Pride Parade 2006

Group holding the Stanley Cup during Chicago Pride Parade 2006

Three police officers smiling and guarding Lake County PrideFest

Three police officers smiling and guarding Lake County PrideFest

US Senator Tammy Duckworth smiling at Chicago Pride Parade

US Senator Tammy Duckworth smiling at Chicago Pride Parade

Charlie Foxtrot band performing on stage at Lake County PrideFest

Charlie Foxtrot band performing on stage at Lake County PrideFest

BETTY band performing on stage at Lake County PrideFest

BETTY band performing on stage at Lake County PrideFest

Charlie Foxtrot guitarist performing air guitar jump on stage at Lake County PrideFest

Charlie Foxtrot guitarist performing air guitar jump on stage at Lake County PrideFest

BETTY band performing and dancing on stage at night during Lake County PrideFest

BETTY band performing and dancing on stage at night during Lake County PrideFest

BETTY band performing on stage at night at Lake County PrideFest

BETTY band performing on stage at night at Lake County PrideFest

Group of young people posing on the streets of Chicago during Chicago Pride Parade

Group of young people posing on the streets of Chicago during Chicago Pride Parade

Bernard Cherkasov, representative of Equality Illinois, smiling with Stanley Cup at Chicago Pride Fe

Bernard Cherkasov, representative of Equality Illinois, smiling with Stanley Cup at Chicago Pride Fe

Drag queen posing for the camera at Lake County PrideFest

Drag queen posing for the camera at Lake County PrideFest

Merman with mermaid tail posing on a Chicago beach during Pride Month, Hollywood Beach

Merman with mermaid tail posing on a Chicago beach during Pride Month, Hollywood Beach

People posing at a bar during Chicago Pride Parade

People posing at a bar during Chicago Pride Parade

Drag queen Carmel Bliss looking at the camera at Lake County PrideFest

Drag queen Carmel Bliss looking at the camera at Lake County PrideFest

Dancer on stage looking at the camera at Lake County PrideFest

Dancer on stage looking at the camera at Lake County PrideFest

Drag queen performing a split on stage at Lake County PrideFest

Drag queen performing a split on stage at Lake County PrideFest

Vendors at Lake County PrideFest engaging with attendees

Vendors at Lake County PrideFest engaging with attendees

LGBTQ rainbow flag displayed on a decorated house in Andersonville, Chicago

LGBTQ rainbow flag displayed on a decorated house in Andersonville, Chicago

Drag queen dancing on the sidewalk during Lake County PrideFest

Drag queen dancing on the sidewalk during Lake County PrideFest

Dancer performing a split on the sidewalk at Lake County PrideFest

Dancer performing a split on the sidewalk at Lake County PrideFest

Drag queen with a little girl on the grass at Lake County PrideFest

Drag queen with a little girl on the grass at Lake County PrideFest

Drag queen with dress in motion at Lake County PrideFest

Drag queen with dress in motion at Lake County PrideFest

Drag queen giving a peace sign at Lake County PrideFest

Drag queen giving a peace sign at Lake County PrideFest

Drag performers posing for the camera at sunset during Lake County PrideFest

Drag performers posing for the camera at sunset during Lake County PrideFest

Drag queen dancing at Lake County PrideFest

Drag queen dancing at Lake County PrideFest

Drag queen Carmel Bliss, Miss Kenosha, posing at Lake County PrideFest

Drag queen Carmel Bliss, Miss Kenosha, posing at Lake County PrideFest

Smiling Attendees at Lake County PrideFest

Smiling Attendees at Lake County PrideFest

Couple Smiling at Chicago Pride Parade

Couple Smiling at Chicago Pride Parade

Blackhawks Supporters with Stanley Cup at Chicago Pride Parade

Blackhawks Supporters with Stanley Cup at Chicago Pride Parade

Photographer Roman Liufa at Chicago Pride Parade

Photographer Roman Liufa at Chicago Pride Parade

Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle at Chicago Pride Parade

Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle at Chicago Pride Parade

Couple at Chicago Bar During Pride Parade

Couple at Chicago Bar During Pride Parade

Alderman James Cappleman at Chicago Pride Parade Press Conference

Alderman James Cappleman at Chicago Pride Parade Press Conference

Senator Mark Kirk at Chicago Pride Parade

Senator Mark Kirk at Chicago Pride Parade

LGBTQ+ Center of Lake County Supporters at PrideFest

LGBTQ+ Center of Lake County Supporters at PrideFest

LGBTQ+ Center of Lake County Volunteers Smiling at PrideFest

LGBTQ+ Center of Lake County Volunteers Smiling at PrideFest

State Senator Mary Edly-Allen at Lake County PrideFest

State Senator Mary Edly-Allen at Lake County PrideFest

College of Lake County Representatives at PrideFest

College of Lake County Representatives at PrideFest

Colorfully Dressed Attendees at Lake County PrideFest

Colorfully Dressed Attendees at Lake County PrideFest

Art Impact Project Booth at Lake County PrideFest

Art Impact Project Booth at Lake County PrideFest

Lake County Democrats at PrideFest

Lake County Democrats at PrideFest

Family with Pride Face Paint at Lake County PrideFest

Family with Pride Face Paint at Lake County PrideFest

College of Lake County Mascot Waving Pride Flag at PrideFest

College of Lake County Mascot Waving Pride Flag at PrideFest

Drag Queen Auntie Heroine Performing at Lake County PrideFest

Drag Queen Auntie Heroine Performing at Lake County PrideFest

Magic Performer Entertaining at Lake County PrideFest

Magic Performer Entertaining at Lake County PrideFest

Drag Queen Auntie Heroine Smiling at Lake County PrideFest

Drag Queen Auntie Heroine Smiling at Lake County PrideFest

Waukeegan Friends Organization Booth at Lake County PrideFest

Waukeegan Friends Organization Booth at Lake County PrideFest

Lake County Clerk Anthony Vega Booth at PrideFest

Lake County Clerk Anthony Vega Booth at PrideFest

Drag Queens Posing After Performance at Lake County PrideFest

Drag Queens Posing After Performance at Lake County PrideFest

Drag Performers Posing After Show at Lake County PrideFest

Drag Performers Posing After Show at Lake County PrideFest

Lesbian Couple with Child Enjoying PrideFest

Lesbian Couple with Child Enjoying PrideFest

Highwood Pride Organization Booth at Lake County PrideFest

Highwood Pride Organization Booth at Lake County PrideFest

Two People in Rainbow Capes at Lake County PrideFest

Two People in Rainbow Capes at Lake County PrideFest

Music Band Charlie Foxtrot After Performance at Lake County PrideFest

Music Band Charlie Foxtrot After Performance at Lake County PrideFest

Photographer Roman Liufa with Drag Queen Auntie Heroine

Photographer Roman Liufa with Drag Queen Auntie Heroine

Human Rights Campaign Flag on Chicago Building

Human Rights Campaign Flag on Chicago Building

Colors of June — American Barn with Rainbow Flag

Colors of June — American Barn with Rainbow Flag

© Roman Liufa
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