Proud in Utah
A Portrait Project Celebrating Pride, Community, and Authenticity
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Proud in Utah is a fine art portrait series and forthcoming photo book celebrating the individuality, expression, and spirit of Utah’s LGBTQ+ community and allies. Shot during the 2025 Utah Pride Festival, the project will feature striking, high-quality studio portraits taken on-site — capturing the personalities, styles, and stories of those who make Pride unforgettable.
This initiative is a fundraising collaboration with the Utah Pride Center, with 100% of proceeds from book sales going directly to support their mission of advocacy, education, and community care.
🏳️🌈 Proud in Utah , Pre-order Available now!
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Thanks for being part of something beautiful.
This summer at the Utah Pride Festival, over 350 sessions and nearly 500 individuals came together in front of our lens. We're thrilled to share that the Proud in Utah photo book is heading to print!
📖 Where We’re At Now
We are taking pre-orders for April delivery!
🖼️ 180+ pages
📏 9 x 12 inches
🌈 Full-color, high-quality images
⚫⚪ With alternating black and white backgrounds for stunning visual impact
We’ve worked hard to include everyone who participated and hope you’ll love what’s coming.
💸 Pricing & Ordering
Pre-orders are $49.99 until March 31, 2026. To be delivered mid-April. Books will be available in limited quantities at $59.99 after mid-April.
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❤️ 100% for the Cause
All profits from the book will be donated to the Utah Pride Center. This project exists thanks to our incredible sponsors and partners.
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📸 With gratitude,
Steve Conlin & Nick Sokoloff
Proud in Utah Photography Team
A Community Collaboration
This project is made possible through the generous support of:
The Utah Pride Center – Our nonprofit partner and beneficiary
Five Husbands Vodka – A longtime supporter of Utah Pride and LGBTQ+ causes
Pictureline – Utah’s leading camera and lighting equipment supplier, facilitating support from Canon USA and Profoto.
Meet the Creators
Steve Conlin
Steve considers Utah home when not travelling and is a longtime LGBTQ+ ally. He was the CEO of Ogden’s Own Distillery for 13 years, where he helped launch the Five Husbands Vodka brand and champion community-based marketing rooted in equity and expression. Now based in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Steve is also a photographer whose portraits and documentary work have been featured in editorial, event, and social impact campaigns. He is currently editing a book on his many years of photographing drag in Utah.
Nick Sokoloff
Nick is a Salt Lake City-based commercial and editorial photographer known for his expertly crafted environmental portraits and lifestyle imagery. With a Master’s degree in photojournalism from the University of Missouri School of Journalism, Nick brings a journalistic sensibility and deep technical craft to every image. His celebrated New Americans and Capturing COVID series reflect his passion for storytelling, empathy, and social impact. Nick’s attention to light, moment, and authenticity make him a natural fit for this project.
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Book Release
We are hoping to have a release party in conjunction with 2026 Pride - stay tuned.
Get Involved
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Interested in sponsoring, pre-ordering, or helping spread the word?
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Let’s celebrate Pride with purpose — one portrait at a time.
Sample images available on the purchase link!
