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About thegaymenproject

The Gay Men Project is a photo project by New York based photographer Kevin Truong. Truong received his BFA in from photography from the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY, and has been the recipient of numerous awards, and his photo credits include the New York Times.

Victor, Actor, New York City

photo by Kevin Truong

photo by Kevin Truong

photo by Kevin Truong

Victor, in his own words:Being a gay man seems to demand more of you. There is an expectation and a boundary that we have collectively made that makes us a forgiving, accepting, and loving community. I believe that the the constraints that the gay community that preceded ours; those who had to fight first hand to be able to hold that hand of another man or woman, has given a way for us to reach further and have a deeper impact in our community. Being gay also means I like boys. Haha.

Rob, Photographer/Dog Walker, New York City

photo by Kevin Truong

photo by Kevin Truong

Rob, in his own words:My coming out wasn’t easy but life and circumstances made me take the decision to come out to my family and friends. It wasn’t easy, we cried, we fought,they rejected me at some point, but with time they came around and realized that I was the same person they knew. Now they just want me to be happy, they want me to follow my dreams and find love. Life is short so make the best out of it!