Open Photo Shoot Fundraiser for AIDS Walk

* * * * * ANNOUNCEMENT * * * * * This very special NOH8 Open Shoot is designed to help fundraise via TEAM NOH8 for AIDS WALK NY in NEW YORK CITY, NY, held the day after the photo shoot. For the second year in a row, #TeamNOH8 - led by Co-Founders Adam Bouska and Jeff Parshley - will participate with dozens of other teams at the official AIDS WALK NEW YORK on SUNDAY, MAY 20th. A portion of proceeds from each photo purchased during the open photo shoot on the 19th will be added to NOH8 Campaign's Team Donation; all of the proceeds from which will ultimately be donated to Gay Men's Health Crisis. If you haven't already joined TEAM NOH8 CAMPAIGN - our AIDS WALK NY Team - and want to get involved, click here: http://aidswalknewyork2012.kintera.org/faf/search/searchTeamPart.asp?ievent=1000060&lis=1&kntae1000060=F8EBEB8952284755B46FC89D58E7C199&team=4939258 Remember, you do NOT need to take part in the photo shoot to join us at the walk - but we'd love to see you there! All are welcome and encouraged to join Team NOH8! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * On SATURDAY, MAY 19TH the NOH8 Campaign will set up our mobile studio at W NEW YORK for our second annual AIDS WALK NEW YORK Team Fundraiser, once again bringing the NOH8 Campaign to NYC! The photo shoot is on SATURDAY at the W NEW YORK is scheduled to begin at 4:00PM and end at 8:00PM. The NOH8 Campaign would like to thank the W NEW YORK in helping to coordinate our photo shoot! You do not need to make reservations; it's first come, first served - and we move quickly! When you arrive, you will receive a numbered model release to fill out, followed by receiving your NOH8 tattoo. We will call numbers throughout the day, and your corresponding release number will signal your time to line up to have your photo taken. The costs of posing for an official NOH8 portrait break down as follows: SOLO PORTRAITS .......... $40.00 COUPLE & GROUP PORTRAITS ........... $25.00 per person The NOH8 Campaign accepts cash, most major credit cards, and checks made out to 'NOH8Campaign'. Fees cover services & processing for one retouched digital print only (made available through www.NOH8Campaign.com) and do not include physical prints. The lines moves quickly, so don't let the RSVP's intimidate you! We always do our best to make sure that everyone in line by 8:00PM has a chance to pose for their photo - and up to this point, we haven't ever had to turn anyone away! Anyone that would like to join the NOH8 Campaign is asked to wear a plain white shirt to match the look of the signature NOH8 photos. Celebrity Photographer & NOH8 Co-Founder Adam Bouska will be working around the clock to photograph 5-10 frames for each person that comes through. The final selection he chooses will be retouched and made available to you in about 8 weeks through the website: www.NOH8Campaign.com Have other questions about the event? Check out the Frequently Asked Questions section of our website! * * * * * WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO? * * * * * ARRIVE BETWEEN 4:00PM AND 8:00PM @ W NEW YORK 541 LEXINGTON AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10022 * COME CAMERA READY * * WEAR WHITE * * POSE & MAKE A STATEMENT! * Once you arrive, the NOH8 Campaign will apply the NOH8 temporary tattoo to your face, and we will also supply you with the silver duct tape for the photo. INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING? E-mail info@noh8campaign.com with your contact information and make sure to note which shoot you'd like to volunteer for! Funds raised by the NOH8 Campaign will be used to continue promoting and raising awareness for marriage equality and anti-discrimination through NOH8s interactive media campaign. This includes bringing the campaign to other cities around the country, as well as compiling the images for a large-scale media campaign. Under consideration is the expansion of our campaign to other media, including television and radio broadcast, billboards, and magazines. Contributions are also used to cover the daily operations and maintenance necessary to run this rapidly growing campaign. The NOH8 Campaign is an approved 501(c)(3), donations will be tax-deductible up to the amount allowable by law.