FAQs
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Item descriptionShow Your Pride is open to LGBTQ+ individuals, allies, businesses, organizations, and community members who want to stand in visible support of the LGBTQ+ community.
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No. Participation is open to the broader community. Chamber membership is not required to participate in a photo shoot.
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No donation is required to participate in the Show Your Pride campaign. There is a suggested donation of $30 to help offset the costs of the campaign.
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Visit ShowYourPrideCampaign.com for the most current photo shoot sessions. You can also visit the Chamber's event calendar at houstonlgbtqchamber.com.
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Yes. Photo shoot availability is limited, and registration will close once all 2026 sessions are full.
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Participants are encouraged to wear what feels authentic and Pride-affirming. Pride colors, personal style, and branded apparel are welcome—but not required.
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Photo shoots are quick and efficient. Most participants can expect to spend approximately 5–10 minutes in front of the camera.
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Reservations are suggested for the Open Studio sessions. Registered attendees will be prioritized for their photo shoot. Photos at Chamber events will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Photos will be displayed on the Show Your Pride website typically 7-10 days from the date the photo was taken. Also, various photos will run on the IKE Smart City kiosks during Pride Month, as well as other locations. Visit the Show Your Pride website to stay updated.
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Photos will be displayed on the Show Your Pride website typically 7-10 days from the date the photo was taken.
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Please do not alter your Show Your Pride photo in any way. This requirement is also part of the photo release that participants sign at each photo shoot. The Show Your Pride logo and the name as well as the three words should always be visible on the photo.
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No. The photos will be available via the Show Your Pride website, where they can be downloaded for personal use.
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Absolutely! We would love to include your family as part of the Show Your Pride campaign.
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Yes. Businesses and teams can participate together through Show Your Pride sponsorship opportunities. Group photo sessions are a meaningful way for organizations to demonstrate visible allyship and show collective support for the LGBTQ+ community.
To learn more about sponsorship options that include group or team participation, please visit our Sponsorship page or contact us for additional details.
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Yes. Show Your Pride is a public visibility campaign. Photos may be displayed on digital kiosks, building signage, websites, social media, and other campaign materials.
All participants are required to complete a photo and media release.
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To preserve the integrity and purpose of the visibility campaign, all participants must consent to public use of their image. Anonymous participation is not available.
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Photos may be displayed with first names, three Pride words, or without names, depending on the display format. Placement and formatting may vary by location.
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Participants choose their own three words in response to the question “What Pride Means to Me.” Words may be lightly edited only for clarity, spelling, or formatting.
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Show Your Pride photography is led by Chandrayee Soneja (she/her) of Soneja Creative, a Houston-based creative studio known for powerful, people-centered storytelling.
Visit sonejacreative.com to learn more about Chandrayee and her work.
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Organizations can support the Show Your Pride Campaign in meaningful ways beyond participation in a photo shoot, including campaign sponsorship, promotional support, and helping amplify visibility across their networks.
Sponsorship is a powerful way to demonstrate visible allyship, expand the reach of the campaign, and align your organization with a respected LGBTQ+ visibility initiative.
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Absolutely—there are many ways to support the Show Your Pride Campaign without participating in a photo shoot. You can make a donation, purchase a Show Your Pride t-shirt, sponsor the campaign, or help amplify visibility by sharing campaign messages and images within your network.
Every form of support helps expand the reach of this citywide visibility initiative and reinforces the message that visible allyship matters.