In our ever-changing times, it is important to me as a human and as a Photographer to "be there" and document happenings that are not only meaningful to me but also affect our society--for better or worse. In the case of the Proposition Eight California Supreme Court ruiling to uphold the state-wide ban on gay marriage, I feel we are only seeing the beginning of a civil rights fight and revolution.
When I arrive at events like this, I do sometimes get overwhelmed by the emotions of such magnanimus happenings. But, quickly, that changes to a burst of adrenaline and my gears start turning: What lens should I use? Is there enough natural lighting, do I need to mount my flash? Can I manage to crawl to a good vantage point? What ISO and apatures can I use and still get decent shot? Where do I point my lens for the best scenes? I wonder if these people think Photojournalists are voyeurs or documentarians...
Yesterday, I had horrible lighting, it was raining on me and my camera, and people were moving all over the place, waving flags and signs, and being just over five foot in crowds does not work well for me as a Photographer. Not ideal conditions for photographing, but it was important to me to at least try and document a few of the faces, signs, flags, the movement and energy of the day. It was super difficult to get good shots. I hope I got at least one that people will find meaningful in the history of gay rights and Chicago & US history.
To see all of the photos from the May 26th rally in Chicago, visit: http://outerfocusphotos.smugmug.com/gallery/8350269_xveF8
Very best,
Brigette Sullivan
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