Express Your Pride 2025

Celebrate Pride Month (June) with us by participating in Express Your Pride, a creative and colorful photo shoot by the Berea College Marketing and Communications student multimedia team!

This year, we’re setting the stage with a white paper backdrop, white clothing options (or bring personal clothing that can be painted on), and non-toxic paint in a color of your choice. Express yourself by painting the backdrop, the floor—or even yourself—inside our photography studio!

Each shoot will highlight one of eight colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet, or pink. With only eight spots available, seniors will receive priority, and at least one staff and faculty member will be selected.

If you're interested in participating, please fill out the form below to indicate your top color preferences and availability. The form will close at 5 p.m. Monday, March 31. We'll review all applications and reach out via email by Friday, April 11, to schedule meetings with selected participants and our photographers. The aim is to discuss specific details and ensure a memorable and empowering experience for all involved.

Follow our @bereacollege Instagram page and our multimedia team Instagram page at @bereaphotovideo where you can view images from previous years. The photos will be posted on both Instagram accounts.

If you have any questions about the photo shoot, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at photo@berea.edu. We're excited to collaborate with you and create something truly remarkable!

-Berea College Marketing and Communications Multimedia Team

Images from the Pride 2024 Aura Lighting Photo Shoot. From top left, Vanessa Garcia '25, Juno Smith ’26, Leslie Bell ’24, and Sarah Caudill ’13 - Finance. From bottom left, Zack Thompson - Marketing & Communications, Silas House, Hon. ’18, MFA - Appalachian Studies, Keesha Greer-Effs, Ed.D. - Education Studies, Molly Woodruff ’24 and Jailyn Ginter ’24. Photos by Bre Lovins '25