Why I’m leaving Meta behind
In the nearly 15 years since starting my business, social media has been an essential part of how I’ve connected with my clients and shared my work. As a professional wedding and elopement photographer, I’ve used platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Threads to celebrate love in all its forms and foster a welcoming space for everyone, particularly for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities. But as much as these platforms have played a role in my journey, I can no longer, in good conscience, remain on Meta’s platforms.
This wasn’t an easy decision. I’ve spent years curating an online presence and connecting with my community. I deeply believe in free speech and in creating spaces where everyone’s voice matters. However, as a queer person, I no longer feel safe using Meta’s platforms. Recent changes to their policies—rolling back protections for LGBTQIA+ users and allowing harmful rhetoric to spread unchecked—are alarming and deeply personal. These platforms, while always slightly imperfect, had visible commitments to inclusivity. Now, they’ve taken a sharp turn toward hostility and exclusion, removing critical safeguards and dismantling diversity initiatives. These shifts aren’t just about policy; they impact real lives, mine included.
My business has always been more than photography; it’s been about celebrating love and creating a safe space for everyone I work with. The recent actions by Meta undermine the values that are at the core of what I do. By prioritizing rhetoric that harms marginalized communities, Meta has shown that it’s no longer a place where I can comfortably or ethically share my work.
But this is not the end of our connection—far from it. I’m exploring other platforms where we can continue to engage and share. I’ve started transitioning to Bluesky and Pinterest, where I’ll be focusing my efforts moving forward. These platforms align more closely with the safe, inclusive environment I want to cultivate for my clients and followers. You’ll still find heartfelt moments, stunning elopements, and everything else you’ve come to expect from me—just in places that prioritize safety and respect (and if there are any app designers out there who would like to brainstorm a better image-sharing platform, give a shout).
To everyone who has supported me, shared in these beautiful moments, and helped me build a community of love and inclusivity—thank you. Your support means the world to me. I’m hopeful about this new chapter and excited to continue celebrating love and joy in spaces that align with the values we share.
If you’d like to keep following my work, please join me on Bluesky and Pinterest. Together, we can continue to create and celebrate in spaces that truly welcome and uplift us all.
