Blog Post: The story behind the photograph: Gay Dads Kissing, 1983

Grade Range: 8-12
Resource Type(s): Reference Materials
Date Posted: 12/30/2020

“For Michael and Robert, the quick peck before a walk around the lake with Michael’s son was an ordinary moment. For J. Ross Baughman, it was the moment he was positioned for and waiting to capture. Gay Dads Kissing was a history-making photograph that continues to hearten and resonate with many. The story of Gay Dads Kissing is a story about commitment to showing love and the waking up of the publishing world.”

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