Adam Bouska & Jeff Parshley

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Adam Bouska (born October 31, 1983 in Decatur, Illinois) is an award winning American fashion photographer who runs a photography studio based out of West Hollywood, California. In November 2008, in response to the narrow approval in California of Proposition 8, which banned gay marriage, Bouska and his partner, Jeff Parshley, founded the NOH8 Campaign to promote the overturn of this ban. While beginning at a grassroots level, by April 2009 the campaign had seen support from such celebrities as Leslie Jordan, Shanna Moakler, and RichGirl; and became involved in the Miss USA 2009 controversy. The campaign has now gained the support of other notables, including Adam Carolla, Brooke Burke, Cindy McCain, Fran Drescher, Dr. Drew, Kathy Griffin, Denise Richards, Jane Lynch, Mark Hoppus, Lisa Edelstein, Rose McGowan, and Steve-O.

Bouska is known for pictures of male models in particular, and is considered a rising 'superstar photographer' in the gay community. His work has been printed in DNA Magazine and reFRESH and has already been featured on a variety of shows and mediums including The New York Times, Life & Style magazine, Guinness Book of World Records 2010, Chelsea Lately, TODAY show, The View, Million Dollar Listing, Millionaire Matchmaker, and CNBC. He is also noted for his work with celebrities Barry Manilow, Meghan McCain, James Kyson Lee, Alexa Ray Joel, Deepak Chopra, Lisa Ling, Lt. Dan Choi, Armani Exchange model, Ryan Barry, America's Next Top Models: Bre Scullark, Michelle Deighton, Amanda Babin and Michelle Babin, Queer Eye for the Straight Guy's Jai Rodriguez, and JD Jordan from Bravo's Work Out.

He lives in West Hollywood, California and was recognized as the community's leading photographer at the West Hollywood awards in January 2007.

Adam Bouska (born October 31, 1983 in Decatur, Illinois) is an award winning American fashion photographer who runs a photography studio based out of West Hollywood, California. In November 2008, in response to the narrow approval in California of Proposition 8, which banned gay marriage, Bouska and his partner, Jeff Parshley, founded the NOH8 Campaign to promote the overturn of this ban. While beginning at a grassroots level, by April 2009 the campaign had seen support from many celebrities.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Bouska

Further Readings:

Gaze
Actors: Jackie Beat, Adam Bouska, Selene Luna, Austin Young
Directors: Matt Riddlehoover
Producers: Matt Riddlehoover
Studio: Made It Myself Pictures
DVD Release Date: July 14, 2010
Run Time: 60 minutes
Amazon: Gaze

Director Matt Riddlehoover sets the works of today's most revered talents against a provocative, highly amusing commentary track in this feature-length celebration of queer art! Explore portrait artist Austin Young's working relationships with drag superstar Jackie Beat, comedienne Selene Luna, and art curator Lenora Claire; follow actor Chris Sutton into the mind of renegade filmmaker Bruce La Bruce; examine Nick San Pedro's pop art paintings with Britney Spears impersonator Derrick Barry; and sneak a peak at Adam Bouska's silent protest, the NOH8 Campaign. Showcases works from Juanma Carrillo, Ethan James, J. David McKenney, Alfredo Roagui, Stuart Sandford, Bogdan Stanga, and over a dozen others!

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