Disabled And Here Open Call

Calling trans and gender nonconforming disabled people of color: Disabled And Here wants to photograph, interview, and celebrate you during Pride! We are a queer, BIPOC, and disabled-led project working to reclaim the disability narrative.

Collage featuring disabled and masked trans BIPOC

What we’re looking for

The theme of this Disabled And Here series is T4T with Pride! We’re calling for three disabled TQN2SI+ (transgender, queer, nonbinary, two-spirit, and intersex) folx to model your favorite Pride outfits, complete with high-quality masks or respirators.

We’re asking for disabled TQN2SI+ people of color who:

  • are available on Thursday, June 26 between 5pm-10pm
  • can be onsite in Portland, Oregon for the photoshoot (the interview can be done remotely)
  • are at least 18 years old

And by “disabled,” we mean...

Invisible disabilities, chronic illnesses, mental illnesses, and self-diagnoses are all valid. Disability is a wide spectrum and people experience it in various forms!

Folx with accessorized mobility devices, disability aids, and masks will be prioritized for this shoot. We want to showcase your ways of combining style and fashion with accessibility!

What to expect

  • Participants are paid $475 each.
    • Disabled And Here participation includes photographs taken individually and in groups, plus a feature interview.
    • Interviews are scheduled and done post-shoot.
  • Participants’ photos will be added to Disabled And Here’s stock image collection, for free public use under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licensing.
  • The photo shoot should take no more than 4 hours, with at least one break in between.
    • Snacks and beverages are provided (including boba and iced tea!).
  • The shoot location is in inner NE Portland, directly on Trimet bus 44 line and within blocks of bus 4.
  • We have travel funds available ($100 max per person) to help everyone get to and from the shoot.
  • No flash photography used.

COVID-safe practices

  • 2 rapid COVID tests are required for everyone involved in the shoot, whether they’re in front or behind the camera.
    • First test required 24-48 hours before the shoot.
    • Second test required the morning of the shoot.
    • Both tests must be negative to participate.
  • Participants are masked for all group shots, unless you have a medical device that prevents masking.
    • People may be unmasked during snack breaks / while outdoors.
    • Participants can choose to unmask in their outdoor individual portraits.
  • The behind-the-camera crew are masked at all working times.
  • We have rapid COVID tests and N95/KN-95 masks available for participants.
  • An air purifier will be running in our indoor space.

Disabled And Here application

Closed for now!

We’re still in the middle of finalizing who we’ll shoot with, but already have an abundance of amazing applicants. Thanks so much!