What It Means to Be an LGBTQ-Owned Business in 2025

Jun 3

Running a business is personal. It’s built on the things you care about, the community you serve, and the way you want to show up in the world. For me, being an LGBTQ-owned business isn’t just a label. It’s a core part of how I move through my work and connect with the people I create for.

I didn’t start Trexx Media just to take pretty photos. I started it because I believe small product-based businesses deserve visuals that feel thoughtful, intentional, and truly reflective of who they are. And for many of the people I work with, that includes owning their identity, sharing their story, and building something that stands for more than just the product on the shelf.

As a queer creator, I know how it feels to want to be seen and supported without having to explain everything first. That’s part of what I offer to my clients. It’s not just the work I do. It’s the space I create. A space where you don’t have to justify why your brand matters. A space where you can show up fully and know your values are reflected in every photo.

Being LGBTQ-owned also means I care deeply about visibility. Not just mine, but yours too. I want people to see your products and feel connected to the story behind them. I want your brand to have the tools it needs to show up with confidence and consistency. And I want you to know that there are creatives out here who are not only ready to support your business, but who understand what it feels like to build something rooted in identity and purpose.

Pride Month is a reminder of where we’ve been and how far we’ve come. But for me, it’s also a moment to keep showing up. To keep creating, collaborating, and connecting with other brands that are carving out space in their own way.

If you're a values-led business, I see you. If you're figuring things out as you go, I get it. And if you want to work with someone who truly respects what you’re building, I’m here.

Trexx Media is more than a photography studio. It’s a place where queer-owned and women-owned brands can get visuals that feel aligned, intentional, and easy to use without feeling like you have to fit into someone else’s idea of what your brand should look like.

That’s what it means to me to be LGBTQ-owned in 2025. And I’m proud to keep showing up with and for this community.