New York photographer Richard Kern has captured 16 gay couples for the Vice Magazine ‘Power Couples’ photo shoot. Couples include photographer Cass Bird with partner Ali Bird, writer Liz Armstrong with artist Shantell Martin, as well as menswear designer Neil Young and artist Gio Black Peter.
Shot and coordinated by Annette Lamothe-Ramos, these smitten motley couples have been together from as little as nine months to as long as 16 years. Check out the gallery for the Vice Magazine 'Power Couples' spread.
Quirky Casual Coupletography
Vice Magazine 'Power Couples' Shoot Reinvents the Rule
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