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March/25 Update

An exhibition, some cosplay portraits and a couple of events. March was quite interesting.

March/25 Update
DadaFest Launch

Hello. Somehow it is April. In March I exhibited some of my swimming project prints at Start-Yard, and also a series on Queer Joy at Future Yard. Both projects run by Routes471. That's 4 exhibitions I've done with them so far this year.

Work

Two people are working on signs that advocate for transgender youth. The signs have the words "Protect Trans Youth" and "Trans Lives" written on them.

I was commissioned to photograph Trans Day of Visibility at the Museum of Liverpool, which filled the museum with Trans joy for a whole weekend. Lovely to see.

Trans Day of Visibility at the Museum of Liverpool - Pete Carr
It was a joy to spend the weekend at the Museum of Liverpool documenting the TDOV (Trans Day of Visibility) events for National Museums Liverpool. Trans joy from floor to ceiling. Writing, artwork, poetry, music and interesting talks. The event was wonderfully put together by Spirit Level.
Pete Carr - Photographer & WriterPete

Borealis was a great event at Royal Albert Dock. An on demand aurora. Beautiful.

Borealis at Royal Albert Dock - Pete Carr
Artist Dan Acher brought their light installation, Borealis, to Liverpool’s Royal Albert Dock. Stunning. The way it moved with the wind was mesmerizing.
Pete Carr - Photographer & WriterPete

Personal

A person dressed as Superman stands in a parking lot outside a building that says "Vauxhall Holiday Park".

After a 6 hour drive I arrived in Great Yarmouth to spend a weekend photographing cosplayers in a family caravan park. It's a lot of fun photographing people who have spent months hand crafting their outfits.

Sci-Fi Weekender Portraits 2025 - Pete Carr
Sci-Fi Weekender in Great Yarmouth. The people there are a lot of fun to hangout with and I love seeing creativity in their cosplay. Set this against the backdrop of a family caravan park and it makes for a fun weekend of portraits.
Pete Carr - Photographer & WriterPete

Archives

A cozy living room with patterned curtains and a decorative mirror on the wall. A person with short blonde hair sits on a beige sofa, absorbed in their reading. The sofa is adorned with red cushions, and a small table in front holds a few items. The room is bright and inviting, with a rug on the floor and bookshelves in the background.

7 years ago I launched a portrait project focusing on the lives of people in Port Sunlight to celebrate the village's 130th anniversary. There's a nice interview with me on the Double Negative about it. One of the portrait's was shortlisted as part of the 2018 Portrait of Britain prize.

Writing

A black and white portrait of a man with a shaved head and a beard, gazing thoughtfully to the side. He is partially illuminated, with soft shadows enhancing the contours of his face and the texture of his patterned sweater. The background is dark, creating a dramatic contrast that highlights his expression and the mood of the image.

Over on Hello Computer, my queer disability newsletter, I wrote about my year with Long Covid. I'd love to say I'm in recovery but that might be a long way off.

Elsewhere

A man stands confidently in a sleeveless shirt, showcasing his toned arms against a neutral backdrop. To the left, there is text that shares details about his background, noting that he was born into a military family and faced challenges such as deafness, dyslexia, and ADHD. It highlights his passion for football and dedication to fitness, emphasizing that he sees himself as just an average guy. The phrase "trans is human" is prominently displayed at the bottom.

Trans is Human project by photographer Jake Graf.

Next

In April I'm looking forward to seeing Helios at the Liverpool Cathedral. New work by Luke Jerram that features a floating sun inside the cathedral. It should be spectacular. I'll shortly be publishing some photos from a trans and non-binary friendly football game that took place on TDOV, and also a portrait series I did looking at trans visibility.

Follow my Insta, blog, Bluesky for updates.

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