Wedding photos play a crucial function in defining gender norms and roles. Through the persistence of social media and the novelty of the romance, wedding photos continue to motivate people to aspire for romantic love. However, this is rarely an equal opportunity endeavor. “Burma Love” aims to change that. It creates the opportunity of Myanmar traditional wedding photos for non-traditional, non-heteronormative couples in a country where same sex relationships are still illegal. It celebrates diversity, love, LGBT pride and Burmese culture through a portraiture style that is fading into a rapidly westernizing society.
