The iconic lesbian photographer discusses her masculine women-themed portrait exhibit, and how she’s known some of the subjects since before they came out.
The lesbian photographer's newest series includes portraits of "butch-identity," including public figures like Katherine Moennig, JD Samson and Jenny Shimizu.
![Catherine Opie on Kate Moennig’s "L.A. butch" archetype and the meaning of "Girlfriends"](/sites/www.afterellen.com/files/gfblock_1.jpg "Catherine Opie on Kate Moennig’s "L.A. butch" archetype and the meaning of "Girlfriends"")
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