From The Editor: “I Made It In Lavender Magazine!”

Pride season is all about being there. To celebrate ourselves. To fly our flags. To become a part of a larger LGBTQ+ community.

And, we want to be seen!

After a couple of years’ absence, we mark the return of our annual Pride In Pictures issue.

This is an issue full of photos – and a few words. Then again, they say that a picture is worth a thousand words.

These photos are taken by our Lavender Lens – the one and only Sophia Hanztes. A professional during business hours. At all other times she turns into the chronicler of our community.

As some people have said, Hantzes is everywhere! At Lynx games, Pride celebrations, special events…just everywhere!

With a simple question, Hanztes can make your day by taking your photo and put it, first, onto our website. In this issue, you might be in the following pages.

I will admit that I am always completely amazed by Hantzes’ energy. During Pride season, her schedule is phenomenal. If you try to follow her – forget it!

This issue is all about her and what she has captured throughout this Pride Season so far.

However, we only have space for so many photos in here. If you do not see yourselves in these pages, click onto our website and scroll over to the category “Event Photography.” We have many photo sets of events year-round – in particular, during our Pride Season. You might even find yourself on these pages – or online! We also post the links to these photo sets on our Facebook page, too!

Because this issue is all about pictures – and perhaps a few words from our regular columnists – it is best for me to stop here and show you some photos. In particular, photos of YOU!

Enjoy!