This series captures a pivotal moment in my life—my first date with a man, at the age of 34.

Inspired by a creative prompt to "create art you wouldn't want to share with anyone," I planned this date to be a photoshoot, embracing the vulnerability of exploring my identity.

Sharing this now closes a circle, turning something deeply personal into something that speaks to a broader experience of love, fear, and liberation.

Photos of Pierre Barbier, 2022