waiting3

waiting3
Originally uploaded by chloeloe

I've been seeing all kinds of intense people moments lately and I've been without my camera. I'm posting this as a reminder to bring the camera with me. I have fantastic plans for walking and waiting....

end hate

end hate
Originally uploaded by chloeloe

I have been grossly negligent to this blog and considered deleting it, but perhaps my soon to be status as a Lady of Leisure will provide me with enough time to actually cultivate it....

Anyway...

I'm having a show! You should come!

Who: Christa Lohman
What: Love = Love : Protesting Proposition 8

When: June 5-July 5 OPENING this FRIDAY 6:30-9!

Where: The Center on Halsted, 3rd Floor Gallery

3656 N. Halsted, Chicago, Il

Why: This photo essay chronicles the action taken by the LGBT community in Chicago after the passing of Proposition 8 in California which re-banned gay marriage in that state. The change in California's state laws is a backward step in the struggle for civil rights. This decision not only nullifies that state's previous laws, but takes a stab at all Civil Rights legislation that has tried to ensure equal rights to all people in the United States. I hope that my images personalize this 21st century struggle for equality and serve as a testament to all people who have fought in the past and are currently fighting for their Civil Rights. It is time to join this movement and take action. Information will be provided at the show on who to contact to get involved in this struggle. The time is now.

curtained view

curtained view
Originally uploaded by chloeloe

New Year's resolution....actually use all of the old film cameras I have collected. Just read frightening article on respooling 120 film onto 620 spools, I hope I have it in me:)

the chair is empty now

the chair is empty now
Originally uploaded by chloeloe

I haven't really been keeping up here. Let's remedy that.

Taken with a fisheye attachment on the 50mm. I love the super soft focus effect and dreamy quality.

wrapped in freedom

wrapped in freedom
Originally uploaded by chloeloe

I attended the Prop8 protest in Chicago. It was an amazing experience. We took over the streets in the loop and completely stopped traffic on Michigan Ave. Although the photos are not technical good/perfect (i.e. someone really needs to work on her settings...or everyone just needs to remain completely still while I'm photographing:) I think that they accurately evoke the mood of the event.

mosque of suleiman the magnificent2

mosque of suleiman the magnificent2
Originally uploaded by chloeloe

I was hired by the McCormick Freedom Museum to take photos of the facade of the tribune building for an upcoming web/iPod tour entitled, Freedom Rocks. Very excited to see the final project!

milwaukee skyline

milwaukee skyline
Originally uploaded by chloeloe

favorite photo from a recent trip to Milwaukee, using the 50mm and my highly skilled technique of resting the camera on a flat surface and shooting without looking. (shhhh...don't tell anyone.)