: Academic research discusses how photographs of transgender bodies can be viewed as "moments past," using photography to document the journey and transformation of the self.
Language around gender identity has changed significantly. The American Psychological Association provides an Inclusive Language Guide to help navigate respectful terminology.
: A celebrated entertainer who was once voted the "most beautiful showgirl" in Las Vegas before being publicly outed. She died in 2008 due to an accidental drug overdose.
: Projects like "Photovoice" use storytelling and photography to examine the lived experiences of transgender individuals, focusing on themes of hope, courage, and resilience. Terminology and Respectful Language