(Models left to right: Arisia Ashmoot, Tandra Parx, Wicca Merlin, Photographer: Kaliope Faith)

On November 4, 2008 Proposition 8 passed in California, amending the state Constitution to ban same-sex marriage. The defeat provoked a groundswell of initiative within the GLBT community.

(Model: Wicca Merlin, Photographer: Kaliope Faith)

The NOH8 Campaign is a photographic silent protest created by celebrity photographer Adam Bouska (http://www.bouska.net) and partner Jeff Parshley in direct response with duct tape over their mouths, symbolizing their voices being silenced by the prop8 and with the words “NOH8” painted on their cheeks in protest.

(Model: Tandra Parx, Photographer: Kaliope Faith)

Nearly two years since its inception, the NOH8 Campaign has grown to over 5,500 faces and continues to grow at an exponential rate expanding its reach. The campaign that 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 now Second Life community is also joining. A humble effort to strengthen the voices and fight for the rights of those who are victims of mere prejudice.

(Model: Arisia Ashmoot, Photographer: Kaliope Faith)

NO H8 Campaign 2010 in Second Life.

NO H8 is an international movement to promote awareness of gay and lesbian
civil and human rights around the globe through the power of the image;
the “NO H8 photo campaign.”

Please take this opportunity to go to
http://www.noh8campaign.com

To Join the NO H8 Group
secondlife:///app/group/da7dbbcd-4ff3-4428-4709-c7ee4e8eda55/about

(Model: Wicca Merlin, Photographer: Kaliope Faith)