SummerFun photos on Flickr

“It takes an Illage” is a photographic essay following the lives of 18 queer twenty-somethings and the adult summer camp they’ve created. Even in Portland, being queer can be an isolating experience. Constantly being defined by difference can threaten one’s sense of belonging.

So I was intrigued by this group who, through their own creativity have manifested a community of acceptance and appreciation for each and every singly oddity. Gender, rules, clothes, who needs ‘em?

Illage camp happens every August and it is a week-long extravaganza of glitter parades, capture the flag and even marrying the city of Portland. For the project, not only do I want to tell the story of camp, but I’m looking forward to delving deeper into the diverse lives of its counselors.

These images were made during Monday, the first day of camp. The fun and absurd costumes and games made the perfect visual for the delightful way that Illagers shatter expectations and invite those around them to do the same.

I am continually inspired by their openness to each other and to myself as a photographer. They enveloped me with their warmth immediately and without hesitation. Director Alex Simon put it best, “you can’t hide from the magic of camp.”

Photos by Gia Goodrich

End Of Summer 168 by anjanettew

DSC_0133Inexpensive Summer fun by mamaslittlemonkeys

Stab holes in a 2 liter bottle, duct tape to a hose, throw over tree branch.

Let the Summer Fun Begin by Jason

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Put on those Swim suits

Get out those grills

Run through the Water

Grill up some meat

Let the Summer Fun Begin!!!

Precious moments. by DonaSite

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Jacob body-board fun, Autumn with the Ripleys Aquarium "Mermaid" and Adalyn playing with the sand on the beach.

summer fun by blissfamily1

8/27/2012

Downtown Stillwater Bike Night 2013 photo 1 by City of Stillwater (Oklahoma)

Downtown Stillwater Bike Night 2013; 5-7-13; Week 1

Downtown Stillwater invites bikers to a fun-filled night full of music, food and prizes in down town.

Bike Night is held on the first Tuesday of every month. For more information visit www.downtownstw.com/

Don't forget to water the flowers by newkidfish (Cathy A)

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For further details please visit my blog here candronicoucardcraft.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/foliage-to-fl...

The watering can template is from this site here papershapez.com/products-page/pdf-format/other-fun-projec...

summerfun by Neeein

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Swimming beach summer fun Holliday Lake state park by Virginia State Parks

Uploaded SA

Kids enjoying jumping and diving swimming fun playing in water Holliday Lake State Park: www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/holliday-lake#general_in...

Sissy Knitting by shaletann

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I've been teaching Big Sis to knit - she is finally getting it figured out! Now she has a whole square - we just need to bind it off.

iphone 197 by anjanettew

My extrovert sister - 2018-05-18_11 by Paul Peterson

Monday | Pre-Camp in Alex's Room | My Angel Cards by gia goodrich

“It takes an Illage” is a photographic essay following the lives of 18 queer twenty-somethings and the adult summer camp they’ve created. Even in Portland, being queer can be an isolating experience. Constantly being defined by difference can threaten one’s sense of belonging.

So I was intrigued by this group who, through their own creativity have manifested a community of acceptance and appreciation for each and every singly oddity. Gender, rules, clothes, who needs ‘em?

Illage camp happens every August and it is a week-long extravaganza of glitter parades, capture the flag and even marrying the city of Portland. For the project, not only do I want to tell the story of camp, but I’m looking forward to delving deeper into the diverse lives of its counselors.

These images were made during Monday, the first day of camp. The fun and absurd costumes and games made the perfect visual for the delightful way that Illagers shatter expectations and invite those around them to do the same.

I am continually inspired by their openness to each other and to myself as a photographer. They enveloped me with their warmth immediately and without hesitation. Director Alex Simon put it best, “you can’t hide from the magic of camp.”

Photos by Gia Goodrich

summer fun by blissfamily1

8/27/2012

Boating by Kars For Kids

Scrambl'n Solo - 2018-05-18_10 by Paul Peterson

Silly Southern Chram by Julie Prem

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5737 Judd by Tricia

March 7, 2015 Volleyball with Friends

Summer Fun 033 by truds09

croissant pit-stop #simmonbuilding #cycling #summerfun by amethyst4

by Hans Proppe

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End Of Summer 100 by anjanettew

I love boats by wcraig

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Sun bathing by Elisabeth C

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summer fun by blissfamily1

8/27/2012

Jump! by Dee

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Another granddaughter....wish I could jump that high!

...summerFun... by tobben sonstrod

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valkeninplanecrayon by naturalflow

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Friesland, Sneekweek in the seventies.

I raced a dinghy there a few times.

Autumn is a good time for sailing as the winds usually blow, they sure do here in alberta we;re having an early fall with lots of wind, rain, and already frost and yellow leaves...

ohhh I am wet by Kenya

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J was just playing around but, it looks like to me that he was upset that he was wet.

House on the hill by newkidfish (Cathy A)