Eden Rose Torres

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Discipline: Photography

Website: https://www.ericedwardschell.com/

Facebook: Pride Portrait

Twitter: @erictheythem

Instagram: @ericedwardschell

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Bio

Eden Torres is a professional photographer. Based in Houston, Texas, she founded Pride Portraits, an organization focused on elevating the voices of the LGBTQIAPK+ communities and to raise social awareness on the issues that affect them separately and collectively. Their work has involved photographing prominent leaders and activists such as Lavern Cox, Hillary Clinton, Nancy Pelosi, John Lewis, and Angela Davis to name a few.

Artist Statement

“About six years ago I was asked to photograph a campaign that would highlight and uplift transgender voices. During this process I met Monica Roberts, who was an award-winning blogger dedicated to uplifting the trans community, especially black trans women. We sat and talked for over an hour about her life and experiences as a black trans woman. Throughout the last six years, I have had the privilege of working alongside her. We both fought the Texas  Bathroom Bill SB6 and many other battles advocating for the right to exist in public spaces. Sadly we lost Monica this year. Her legacy will live on through her blog, TranGriot. “

TransparencyExecutive DirectorPhotographers, LGBTQIAPK Artists, Artists of Color