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Jun 16, 2011
Photos from the NOH8 campaign. – Photo: Courtesy
Photos from the NOH8 campaign. – Photo: Courtesy
The InterContinental Milwaukee is hosting an open photo shoot for the national NOH8 Campaign from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Aug. 12.
Created by celebrity photographer Adam Bouska and his partner Jeff Parshley in response to the passage of Proposition 8 in California, the campaign is a photographic silent protest. Celebrities ranging from Kim Kardashian and Kathy Griffin to Cindy McCain and Deepak Chopra have been photographed for the project with tape over their mouths and “NOH8” painted on one cheek.
Bouska plans to set up a studio at the hotel to take as many photos as possible in Milwaukee.
“We are honored to have the opportunity to bring this important campaign to the Milwaukee area and hope to help raise a significant amount of money to support NOH8,” says Tim Smith, general manager of the InterContinental Milwaukee. “We’re expecting a huge turnout.”
Nearly two and a half years since its inception, the NOH8 Campaign has grown to over 13,000 faces. The campaign began with portraits of everyday Californians from all walks of life and soon rose to include politicians, military personnel, newlyweds, law enforcement, artists, celebrities, and many more.
The cost for an individual portrait is $40 and for couple/group portraits is $25 per person. Participants are asked to wear white and arrive camera ready. Reservations are not taken. Photos are taken on a first come, first served basis.
Anyone in line by 8 p.m. to be photographed on the evening of the event will be eligible for the shoot.
For more details on the NOH8 Campaign, visit NOH8 or follow on Twitter (@NOH8Campaign).
