Launched in June 2022, Tulle Queer is an ongoing series of portraits and a yearly photo exhibition that honors photographer Brady Pappas’ chosen family and the diverse LGBTQ+ icons shaping small-town life in Pennsylvania.

Initially inspired by Pappas' love of using tulle in their fashion photography, Tulle Queer has evolved into a platform for individuals to express themselves confidently and authentically, while highlighting the often-overlooked queer magic that exists in small-town communities. Through the project, Pappas aims to empower participants and create a sacred space where they can feel seen, celebrated, and valued.

Tulle Queer "icons" are celebrated through on-location photoshoots across South Central PA, showcased throughout the region every Pride Month. From its 2022 debut at Waldo’s & Co during Gettysburg Pride to recent exhibitions in 2024 at WestArt in Lancaster and DreamWrights in York, Tulle Queer thrives in highlighting the diversity and magic of LGBTQ+ culture through a lens often overlooked.

Brady's journey—from growing up queer in York, Pennsylvania, to embracing their identity as a non-binary artist—serves as the inspiration for the series. At eighteen, photography became a transformative escape, leading Brady to spaces where they were celebrated and helping them cultivate self-love. Now, they aim for their photographs and the legacy of Tulle Queer to inspire similar empowerment for their subjects and viewers. Through this project, Tulle Queer aims to address a void in queer representation, particularly in fashion, beauty, and media, by highlighting the universal magic inherent in all queer individuals.

Press

Lancaster Online: 'Tulle Queer' Celebrates Local LGBTQ+ Community

Fox 43: Tulle Queer Photo Exhibition Celebrate LGBTQ+ Community

For inquiries, contact brady@bradypappas.photography