About


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 at a grassroots level, with many new political and protest organizations being formed in response.

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 to the passage of Proposition 8. Photos feature subjects with duct tape over their mouths, symbolizing their voices being silenced by Prop 8 and similar legislation around the world, with "NOH8" painted on one cheek in protest.

Nearly two years since its inception, the NOH8 Campaign has grown to over 5,500 faces and continues to grow at an exponential rate. 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 NOH8 Campaign has received overwhelming support from around the world, appearing on various local and national news programs and publications. The images are currently being used on various social networking sites to spread the message of equality, predominantly Facebook and Twitter. Eventually the images are expected to be compiled for a large-scale media campaign.

Funds raised by the NOH8 Campaign will be used to continue promoting and raising awareness for Marriage Equality and anti-discrimination on a global level through an educational and interactive media campaign.

 

 

 

The NOH8 logo is a registered trademark of the NOH8 Campaign ( www.noh8campaign.com )

Copyright © 2010 NOH8 Campaign. All rights reserved

Comments

please come do a photo shoot in d.c or virginia like you did a month ago in new york... :)

valina 02/22/2010 05:32

Would love to see a shoot in Dallas or Austin TX. There's far more support here than you'd think!

kmbond 02/22/2010 21:51

I just participated in a shoot that was held in Fargo, North Dakota. It was an amazing experience! We may not be a highly populated state but we're still fighting for the cause.

Erik Hobbs 02/22/2010 23:54

Please come to MEXICO and do a photoshoot!

Aldo Gerardo Gonzalez Añoveros 02/23/2010 01:59

Come to Chicago, IL!

Grace 02/23/2010 02:14

I am soooo interested in this campaign, and I would love to take a photo for it! Please come back to New York asap, because I missed it when you were here a few weeks ago! :(

George McNulty 02/23/2010 04:19

When are you coming to England?

Danielle de Winnaar 02/23/2010 22:23

i know the Philippines is far from your country but i think your campaign would be of great help for the awareness of the GLBT movements happening around the world... i'd be glad to help in any possible way that i can...

Ayx 02/24/2010 10:44

Come to San Diego California!!

Marcus Sepich 02/25/2010 04:17

Santa Barbara City College would be more than happy to host a photo shoot!

Nathan Hoagland 02/25/2010 05:26

Hey are you guys going to come to Burbank?

Rolando Correa 02/25/2010 08:58

Come do a shoot in LA! We'd love to have you!

sabrinalieberman 02/26/2010 04:45

We'd love to have you in Merrillville, Indiana!!!

Amanda Isajewicz 02/27/2010 20:28

You should come to FL!

SammaHolla 02/28/2010 06:09

There's no better place in the Mid-West than Detroit to showcase the campaign! Would love to see you here!

Jay 03/01/2010 00:11

it's astonishing that I can still find my photo. Great job guys. i SUPPORT Love. London

London 03/02/2010 22:34

Please come to Hawaii!

Noa Dettweiler 03/03/2010 11:05

Time to go outside America... Come to Sweden! We just allowed same sex marriages and it's time for us to fight for you guys too!

Erik 03/04/2010 20:16

please come do an open photo shoot in D.C. to celebrate legalizing same-sex marriage in our nations capital!!!!!

Cynthia 03/06/2010 16:55

PLEASE COME 2 NEW HAMPSHIRE . . . I WAS READING ABOUT THIS AND IM VERY INTERESTED AND WOULD LIKE 2 KNOW IF YOU COULD DO A PHOTO SHOT HERE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE . . . THERE IS SO MANY PPL SUPPORTING HERE! PLEASE COME!

Nichelle Rambeau 03/07/2010 03:20

Does the NOH8 campaign do photoshoots only in the states? cuz i'm from hawaii, but i live in japan and i really want to participate!

snapcracklepoptart95 03/07/2010 06:42

Can you come to the Uk please?

Blaise King 03/07/2010 18:23

Please come to Dallas, Tx!!

Jasper Medellin 03/08/2010 03:12

Denver Co?

Dj Alex 03/11/2010 10:14

Please please please come to the Dallas, Texas area!

Steven Rhodes 03/12/2010 00:10

New Hampshire would be lovely but if you guys came to boston that would be cool too! It would be great if you guys did a tour!!

Glen McCluskey 03/21/2010 00:40

Alberta,Canada is waiting for you ♥ Hope u come do a photo shoot in calgary soon !

Brook 03/22/2010 05:00

Westfield State College in Westfield, MA would love to do a photo shoot

Corey North 03/25/2010 19:08

Please come and do a photo shoot in Roanoke, VA. I know there are plenty of supporters out this way. And thanks for coming up with this campaigne....great job.

Anthony Hendricks 03/25/2010 21:47

Please come to Los Angeles!!

Ericka Frazier 03/25/2010 23:21

PLESAE, PLEASE, PLEASE COME TO NEW ORLEANS, LA AND DO A PHOTO SHOOT... PLEASE. NOH8

David Terrell 03/26/2010 21:14

Come to the Carolinas!

Christopher Graham 03/27/2010 21:12

please come back to NY!!!!!! so many of us missed you and would love to be a part = )

Takira Victorin 03/28/2010 16:29

come to Minnesota!

Kiana Washington 03/29/2010 00:03

yes!!! come to DC... please!!!!!!!!!!

Ja-mel Whitaker 04/01/2010 07:48

I would love to have a photo of myself for this.. supporting this campaign all the way!
England, Birmingham please come :-)

Aaliyah howe 04/01/2010 20:54

i am a huge support
please come to canada to do a shoot! gay marriage may be legal here but it doesnt mean people are supportive of if! i will go to any state in the u.s and show my support! as i will be ording my NOH8 bracelet!
i want to fight for all marriages to be legal

Amanda Hunter 04/06/2010 22:34

Photo shoot in Minnesota!!!!!!!!!!!

keonte davis 04/07/2010 02:47

Minnesota!

keonte davis 04/08/2010 03:13

Can you come to a small town in Wisconsin?? Please email me lapaz79@yahoo.com Thank you!

Miriam Ouellette 04/09/2010 00:47

Try Cairo, Egypt.

Tanguy Muller 04/10/2010 17:38

Come to Columbus,Ohio please!!:]]]<3

Derek Rowe 04/12/2010 00:26

come to atlanta

sarah boudreaux 04/12/2010 16:42

Can you come to Connecticut please? :)

Kate 04/13/2010 02:06

Lots of people who i know don't know about NOH8 Campaign! we should do something about it and let them know more about this organization. :)

Telmen Burnee 04/14/2010 20:56

Hey guys! How r u guys doing? can u guys come to Tennessee or Atlanta? please!!!!???

Telmen Burnee 04/15/2010 00:40

When are you guys coming to Boston?

Chauljihn Cho 04/15/2010 06:01

please come anywhere in the Inland Empire. socal. i will go many miles...

galleta 04/15/2010 09:24

PLEASE DO A SHOOT IN ALABAMA OR PANAMA CITY FLORIDA!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEAS

LaTanda Tyson 04/16/2010 02:34

Consider coming to Laredo, Texas! :D I support and others in this diverse city :D LAREDO, TEXAS! XD

Alejandro Mireles 04/16/2010 05:42

FLORIDA!!!!!!!!!!!!!

stopkillingcats 04/17/2010 08:55

Would like to have a shoot come to philly, PA.... Jason D.

Jason Dougherty 04/17/2010 15:42

could you please come to Dallas Tx. were all waiting to be able to become part of the great organization of NOH8 thank you and hopefully ill see you in Dallas Tx.

kanhje mata 04/18/2010 19:38

Toronto, Ontario, Canada!!! Solid location in my opinion!

Jeff Hookings 04/18/2010 23:47

Please come to Atlanta! We have a large gay community and and even larger community who supports same-sex marriage!! We'd love to have you, Adam!!

Str8, but NOH8 here!!

Susane Banissi 04/19/2010 05:49

Come to Portland, Oregon!

Robbie 04/19/2010 08:49

I can't wait for gay and or same sex marriage to be legal!!!

Mae Cron 04/19/2010 18:45

Please visit Michigan, there are so many here who support the rights of gay and lesbian people. The gay rights campaigns have inspired me to come out and I want my voice to be heard. Check out my video I made for a class this past semester. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxvNA-NBHgc

Travis Gonzales 04/20/2010 19:50

please please comet to virginia. i know so many people that would love to participate in your shoot. please please please?!

Kaitlin Walbrook 04/21/2010 22:18

We would love to have the heart of the Bible belt represented in this great campaign. Please come to Wichita, KS

LostBoy 04/21/2010 23:50

Can you plese come to the Washington DC metro area?

Scott Bradley 04/26/2010 06:25

Come to NC and do a photoshoot.

Renford Lynch 04/26/2010 16:38

Come to Nebraska or Kansas!! Thanks!!

H8_n_Midwest 04/30/2010 22:58

Chicago needs you!!! COME TO CHICAGO!!! PLEASE!

Adam MArrero 05/01/2010 02:49

Please please please, No H8 Campaign come down to Washington DC or Baltimore!! I did the day of silence at my middle school now I want to find a way to get more involved and stop the H8!

Rebecca Malaga 05/02/2010 20:03

Please come to New Orleans. The support here would be overwhelming, plus I think you need some flavor from the deep south. Please come!

Cubbers 05/03/2010 19:15

Please come to Chicago!!!

Briana Hawkins 05/04/2010 22:02

PLEASE come back to ny! I missed the last shoot and would love to be involved!!

Edric Engalla 05/06/2010 13:40

Come to AUstin, San Antonio, or Corpus Christi Tx and Im am postive you will find a lot of supporters here! LOVE THIS CAMPAIGN!

octomusangel 05/08/2010 21:11

will be in LA from May 17 to the 27th. Photo shoot anywhere in the area?

RbnsNest 05/11/2010 18:30

Wish you could come do a photo shoot in Atlanta.

kishaweisha 05/13/2010 04:55

Please come to TN. I think it would be a great!

Ashley Goss 05/15/2010 18:09

keep up the good job i joined the fight from in Jamaica because everyone has the right to live their life with equal RIGHTS!!

Chadwah 05/19/2010 03:15

COME TO MEXICOOOOOO!!!!!!!

Irving 05/20/2010 20:51

Comee to seattle(:

Darrian Costello 05/20/2010 23:17

Austin would be great! So much support out here!

Nathan Bunch 05/24/2010 09:36

Another vote for a Seattle photoshoot!

Lesli Schauf 05/25/2010 03:25

Please come to NC!!

Melissa Brown 05/26/2010 23:08

I would like to Know when or if you can come to INDIANA and do a photo shoot? I have my girlfriend and about 15 other people both male and female, all races who would like to participate!

Deneen Coe 05/29/2010 23:29

I want to get my photo taken sooo bad!!

CJ 05/30/2010 18:04

Please come to Chicago!!!

Loonz 06/01/2010 03:20

i dont know if there has been a shoot out here in NV but will i get in trouble for taking my own photo and putting it up to sho my support?

justin cordova 06/01/2010 05:57

Topeka, KS! it would be perfect the perfect place to shoot because of Fred Phelps and the Westboro Church! If you don't know who the Phelps are, google Fred Phelps. Topeka, KS is for sure a great place.

Jennifer Patrick 06/05/2010 13:36

Are there any plans for a New Orleans photo shoot? My friends and I are spreading the word on the campaign and would love a chance to take our own photos.

Tommy Blount 06/10/2010 06:17

Come to Mizzou !!! Better yet . . . I will come to you. Someway . . . Somehow I must do this !

Son of Isis 06/13/2010 03:13

Come to Chicago?

Sammiie<3 06/14/2010 01:48

Come to Columbus, OH please!!! Pride is this weekend and I think we need some love in the Midwest! Hope to see a campaign stop close by soon!

Brittany Tumpletter 06/15/2010 06:36

Come to Minnesota! I know several models (including myself) who would be honored to participate, as well as hundreds of LGBT people and allies. Minnesota is full of pride and support and we would love to have you here!

Elizabeth Neilson 06/17/2010 23:43

Do come Singapore for a Photo Shoot!!!

Alee Truth 06/21/2010 08:21

ummmmm hello when are u guys coming to HOUSTON. Iam soooo looking forward

caffeinejankie 06/22/2010 02:34

Come do a shoot in PA! There is tons of support here!

NikkiJ 06/22/2010 19:25

please come to miami!

Aaron Martinez 06/23/2010 02:30

Please come to San Jose, California!

Jocelyn L 06/23/2010 03:25

Dallas Texas would looovvee to have you!!

ddking 06/25/2010 23:08

Thank you for doing this and raising awareness. Thank you for taking the time and I had a great experience in San Francisco today.

Riah 06/27/2010 03:54

Come to Miami or Fort Lauderdale, Florida! Would love to show my support!

ippy 06/30/2010 07:57

Come to BAKERSFIELD, CA!!

Nicole White 07/01/2010 05:12

Come do a photoshoot in canada, specificly London Ontario! We'd love to fight for Americans rights too :)

reeshan more 07/01/2010 21:27

It would be awesome if you guys came to Fort Worth or Dallas!!

Cierra Cyphers 07/02/2010 05:15

PLease come to HOUSTON TX!!!!!!!!!!!!

khandi monroe 07/04/2010 07:47

come to NY PLEASE !!!!

Karina Korcakova 07/07/2010 15:30

Chicago need you

sebo 07/08/2010 07:36

Please come to Atlanta!

Jessica Flanigan 07/10/2010 00:25

Please Come Back to NEWYORK! (:

Mario Figueroa 07/10/2010 12:09

a shoot in dallas would be wonderful. so much dupport for the campaign here.

alexandracarrin 07/14/2010 14:10

I'm from West Virginia and a lot of people don't know about this strong group and it'd be great if you'll came and did a shoot so we can get the word out about this!

Ethixn 07/19/2010 14:30

I would so love to be in a photoshoot. Afraid my parents wouldn't let me though. :( Good job guys. (:

Megz 07/20/2010 19:39

Join us New Hampshire Roller Derby In Manchester NH we would all love to take a photo and be apart of NOH8

Angela VAsquez 07/20/2010 20:03

omg i cant wait for u guys come to venezuela in here we are waiting for u with arms wide open

luisgg2703 07/20/2010 21:36

come to venezuela plz

luisgg2703 07/20/2010 21:37

we are waiting here in venezuela with arms wide open

luisgg2703 07/20/2010 21:43

I hope you'll be in North Carolina...I know I'd like to fix myself up and strike a pose for the cause.

Bill 07/22/2010 20:56

please come to houston or austin!!
i will drive the five hours!!
u have more supporters here than you think!!!

sissy 07/23/2010 05:23

We would love to have a photo shoot in Kentucky!

Tish Duvall 07/24/2010 05:34

Come to Omaha, Nebraska and do a photo shoot...Omaha has a very unique, diverse and open minded population, therefore your organization will prosper.

Jon Ishii 07/27/2010 02:06

Come to Lexington, Missouri!

Grace McCurry 07/28/2010 18:26

Please come to Orange County, California

John Maness 07/29/2010 20:34

We want a photoshoot in TAMPA....Gaybor has a huge GLBT community and we would love to represent!!

Alex Torres 07/29/2010 20:56

ZAPRASZAM DO POLSKI! Z CHĘCIĄ WEZMĘ UDZIAŁ W KAMPANII! STOP HOMOFOBII!

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INVITE TO POLISH! I am happy to take part in the CAMPAIGN! STOP Homophobia!

Ewelina Letka 08/04/2010 20:29

Miami

Michael Elayyan 08/05/2010 03:41

I really think you guys should really come to Toronto in Canada!! Tons of people would love this opportunity and it's not far either.

JeffTyler 08/05/2010 04:42

come to new jersey!!

YANDEL LLERAS 08/06/2010 21:42

Please come to Kansas City! :)

Brock Fortner 08/07/2010 17:45

Lets try and get this passed in Texas. Im sick and tired of Texas not giving us Same Sex Marriage. Somethings gotta give.

Chad Shepard 08/07/2010 23:35

We would LOVE for you to come to Michigan, Grand Rapids or northern Michigan (Traverse City), PLEASE.

Scott Hopkins 08/09/2010 18:32

I had a blastt at the shoot and i love my pictures! Thanks guys &lt;3

Eric Rodiguez 08/10/2010 02:23

how do i become a model because i wanna help fight for my life because i want to get married some day to my boyfriend

tommy seffron 08/10/2010 07:34

COME TO VIRGINIA PLEEEASE!!!!

stacy libitz 08/11/2010 00:59

please come to Detroit!!!

meghan 08/14/2010 13:44

Would love to see you in Tampa,Florida! If you do plz let me know...I so want to be part of this!

Andrea Bardo 08/16/2010 18:25

Yes please please come to DC or Northern Virginia!

Tina Matthews 08/17/2010 03:02

COME TO NYC ! =]

pixie fierce 08/17/2010 17:49

Hi there, Was wondering if you could make it to the Savannah, GA and Pooler, GA Area. I would love to do a photo shoot and support NOH8...thanks

Lisa Rosales 08/18/2010 17:41

I hope that some of the hard core, war mongering right wingers know that Alexander the Great was Gay and that his fiercest force was a troop of gay men. His philosophy was that people who truly loved one another would fight harder and work harder to protect. (smart guy, thought like a woman) When that force was finally defeated, the most famous conqueror of the world wept and dedicated his further conquests to them. He ended up ruling the known world. All of this by the time he was in his early thirties.

Suzanne Stanley 08/20/2010 00:25

So change it to nOhT and get on with it. It's everyones' fight. If, though, it seems that afew folk are getting rich off of everyone's compassion, make it a point to boycott and start your own movement...Cheers.

Suzanne Stanley 08/20/2010 00:31

Heyyyy guys!!! come to COLOMBIA... PLEASEE

Cristian Alvarez 08/20/2010 16:51

@Suzanne thanks for the vote of confidence and I do realize that some people have used this as an opportunity to make a profit. What bothers me is that we are not using these in a commercial capacity and are not charging for the photos. We bought all merchandise from the noh8 campaign so as to "donate" money directly to the cause. I Fell like that what they are saying is not correct. Would Nike or Reebok go on to my page and tell me that I could not be photographed wearing thier shirts?? I hardly think so. Were just a small group of 10 gay men 5 couples who are doing our own thing with our own camers nothing professional so I just don't get it!!!

MIkey 08/20/2010 17:09

Come to Dallas!

Paigey 08/20/2010 18:26

In Second life we also have the campaign, wearing the NOH8 and duct tape! like on www.noh8slcampaign.com

Morgane Batista 08/21/2010 10:02

I think what the NOH8 campaign is doing is great :)

Vanessa Ng 08/22/2010 13:36

Wichita is nice this time of the year!

lori brooks 08/23/2010 20:13

we need you guys to come to atlanta!! this is where there are a lot of african americans who are out and want to be heard and express it.
ATLANTA,GA>>>PLEASE

Stefan Riley 08/25/2010 18:44

Is NOH8 coming to North Carolina

Kendall 08/26/2010 07:58

Time to go el salvador... Come to el Salvador We just allowed same sex marriages and it's time for us to fight for you guys too!

byron ariel torres alas 08/28/2010 05:44

Time to go el salvador... Come to el Salvador We just allowed same sex marriages and it's time for us to fight for you guys too!

byron ariel torres alas 08/28/2010 05:44

i know the el salvador is far from your country but i think your campaign would be of great help for the awareness of the GLBT movements happening around the world... i'd be glad to help in any possible way that i can...

byron ariel torres alas 08/28/2010 05:50

i know the el salvador is far from your country but i think your campaign would be of great help for the awareness of the GLBT movements happening around the world... i'd be glad to help in any possible way that i can...

byron ariel torres alas 08/28/2010 05:51

come to Toronto in Canada :)

JeffTyler 08/28/2010 06:03

come to london ontario canada

Tammy Heddington 08/29/2010 02:48

Vancouver, Canada!!

Brendan Simpson 08/29/2010 02:49

When are you coming to MIAMI?!

Bea Henington 08/29/2010 04:12

Please come to do a photo shoot in Philadelphia, PA. We need to get the NOH8 Campaign in the Northeast U.S.

Steven Inghram 08/29/2010 15:43

thank you for your time in Hawaii. -aloha!

Clifford Cabiles 09/01/2010 13:24

COME TO TORONTO PLEASEEEEEE :D &lt;3

Cassie Robertson 09/03/2010 04:11

Hope to see the ones from OC Pride soon - Thanks!

robert bulanadi 09/03/2010 07:00

PLEASE do a photoshoot in Los Angeles again! After the prop 8 fiasco there is even more people determined to show support!

Kiara Mabasa 09/05/2010 06:08

Come to IOWA!

Terri Hale 09/07/2010 03:33

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