#San Francisco City Hall Photographer

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Wedding photographer in San Francisco California by Rachel Levine Photography

Can you provide examples of your previous work? It is important to see a photographer's portfolio to gauge their style and techniques, as well as the quality of their previous work. Ask the photographer to show you a range of examples from previous weddings to get a feel for their artistic style, the types of shots they take, and their overall approach to capturing the special day.

How do you handle lighting and shooting in different weather conditions? Wedding days can be unpredictable, and photographers need to be prepared for all kinds of weather and lighting conditions. Ask the photographer about their experience with shooting in different weather conditions, how they handle lighting challenges, and if they have backup plans in case of inclement weather.

What is your editing process like? Once the wedding day is over, the photographer will go through a post-production process to edit the photos. Ask the photographer about their editing process and if they use any specific software or tools to enhance their images. You should also ask about the turnaround time for receiving the edited photos and if you will have the opportunity to review and make changes.

Can you accommodate our specific photo requests? Before the wedding day, you may have specific photo requests in mind, such as shots of the bride and groom getting ready, family photos, or specific posed shots. Ask the photographer if they can accommodate these requests and if they have any limitations or restrictions.

What is included in your wedding photography package? Photographers often offer a range of packages with varying levels of services and costs. Ask the photographer to provide details on the services included in each package and any additional fees or charges. You should also ask about the number of hours the photographer will be shooting, the number of edited photos you can expect to receive, and the delivery method for the final photos.

How do you handle touch-ups and retouching? Ask the photographer about their policy on touch-ups and retouching. Find out if they offer any post-production services, such as skin smoothing, teeth whitening, or other cosmetic adjustments, and if there are any additional fees associated with these services.

How do you handle unexpected events during the wedding day? Wedding days can be unpredictable, and it is important to know how a photographer will handle unexpected events or challenges. Ask the photographer about their experience with handling unexpected events and if they have backup plans in case of emergencies.

Can you provide references or reviews from previous clients? Ask the photographer if they have any references or reviews from previous clients. This can provide valuable insight into the photographer's work, professionalism, and overall approach to wedding photography.

Do you have insurance? Ask the photographer if they have liability insurance to protect both them and you in case of any accidents or damages during the wedding day. This can provide peace of mind and help ensure that any unexpected events are covered.

How do you handle print and digital rights to the photos? Ask the photographer about their policy on print and digital rights to the photos. Find out if you will have the rights to print and distribute the photos as you wish, and if there are any restrictions or limitations. You should also ask about the resolution of the digital photos and if they will be delivered in a format that allows for easy printing and sharing.

In conclusion, these are some of the key questions you should ask a wedding photographer before booking them for your special day. It is important to choose a photographer who you feel comfortable with, whose style and approach align with your vision for your

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Our Best-Kept Secrets: 11 Tips for a Stress-Free Wedding Photo Shoot at San Francisco City Hall

Getting married? Congratulations! Wherever you're planning to tie the knot, we hope it's a beautiful day. But if you're looking for a venue that offers something a little different, San Francisco City Hall is an excellent choice. We're known for our classic architecture and many beautiful wedding photos.

San Francisco City Hall is one of our favorite venues for wedding photography. The building has a rich history and the architecture is unmatched by any other building in the city. The grand staircase leading up to the rotunda is one of our favorite spots to photograph couples getting ready before their ceremony, as well as couples walking down the aisle after they've said: "I do."

Plan ahead: San Francisco City Hall is a popular location for wedding photo shoots, so it's important to plan ahead to secure your preferred date and time. Consider booking your shoot a few months in advance to ensure availability.

Choose the right time of day: The lighting inside City Hall can be quite harsh during the middle of the day, so consider scheduling your shoot for early morning or late afternoon when the natural light is softer and more flattering.

Bring a tripod: City Hall has a strict no-flash policy, so a tripod will come in handy to ensure that your photos are properly lit.

Dress for the occasion: City Hall is a grand and elegant building, so it's important to dress appropriately for your photo shoot. Avoid overly casual clothing and opt for something that is classic and timeless.

Bring a bouquet: A bouquet of flowers can add a touch of elegance and romance to your photos. If you're not having a traditional wedding, consider bringing a bouquet of flowers as a prop for your photo shoot.

Consider a first look: A first look photo shoot, where the bride and groom see each other before the ceremony, can be a great way to capture candid and intimate moments.

Take advantage of different locations: City Hall offers a variety of different locations for photos, from the grand marble staircase to the rooftop terrace. Take advantage of these different locations to capture a variety of different shots.

Use a professional photographer: A professional photographer will be able to capture the best angles and lighting inside City Hall. Consider hiring a photographer who is familiar with the location to ensure that you get the most out of your photo shoot.

Don't be afraid to move around: City Hall is a large building with many different locations to explore. Don't be afraid to move around and explore different areas to find the perfect spot for your photos.

Take advantage of the architecture: City Hall is a beautiful building with a lot of architectural details that can make for great backgrounds in your photos.

Have fun: Remember that your wedding photo shoot is supposed to be fun and enjoyable. Take the time to enjoy the experience and make lasting memories.

In conclusion, San Francisco City Hall is a beautiful and elegant location for a wedding photo shoot. With a little planning, you can ensure that your photos are stress-free and beautiful. Remember to plan ahead, choose the right time of day, bring a tripod, dress appropriately, bring a bouquet, consider a first look, take advantage of different locations, use a professional photographer, don't be afraid to move around, take advantage of the architecture and most importantly have fun. These tips will help you to get the most out of your wedding photo shoot at San Francisco City Hall.

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THIS DAY IN GAY HISTORY

based on: The White Crane Institute's 'Gay Wisdom', Gay Birthdays, Gay For Today, Famous GLBT, glbt-Gay Encylopedia, Today in Gay History, Wikipedia, and more … December 23

1631 – The English Elizabethan poet Michael Drayton died on this date (b.1563). In 1593 appeared the first of Drayton's historical poems, "The Legend of Piers Gaveston" which dealt with the relationship between the English King Edward II and Gaveston in sympathetic terms that did not condemn their love. Drayton moved in the circle of writers that included Christopher Marlowe and Drayton's play may have had an influence on Marlowe's version which came out the following year in 1594.

1777 – Tsar Alexander I of Russia was born on this date (d.1825). Alexander's Russia is the backdrop for Tolstoy's War and Peace, so complicated is this period of European history. Basically, Alexander may be seen as the emperor of Russia who formed the coalition that defeated Napoleon and founded the Holy Alliance. The church bells you hear at the end of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture are ringing out at the news of Alexander's defeat of France, which made him one of the most powerful leaders in Europe.

Is it any wonder Napoleon called Alexander "the slyest and handsomest of all the Greeks," a begrudgingly admiring assessment of the czar's homosexuality, a contention amply supported in the documents of the period. Alexander was always shrouded in mystery. When he died, rumors persisted that he had actually fled Russia to Siberia where he became a hermit. In 1926 his tomb was opened by the Soviet government. It was empty and the mystery remains unresolved.

1954 – Danny Nicoletta is an American photographer, photo journalist and gay rights activist.

Born in New York City, Daniel Nicoletta was raised in Utica, NY. In his late teens he left New York to attend San Francisco State University, later graduating from the bachelor of arts program. He started his photographic career in 1975 as an intern to Crawford Barton, who was then a staff photographer for the national gay magazine The Advocate.

In 1974, when he was 19, Nicoletta first met Harvey Milk and Scott Smith at Castro Camera, their camera store on Castro Street; the following year, they hired him to work at shop. The three became friends, and Nicoletta worked with Milk on his campaigns for political office. During this period of time, Nicoletta took many now well-known photographs of Milk.

After Milk's death, Nicoletta worked to keep his memory alive. He was the installation coordinator of the Harvey Milk photographic tribute plaques installed at Harvey Milk Plaza and at the Castro Street Station, which featured his photographs as well as those of Marc Cohen, Don Eckert, Jerry Pritikin, Efren Ramirez, Rink, and Leland Toy. He was co-chair of the Harvey Milk City Hall Memorial Committee, and his photograph served as the basis for the bust of Milk that now resides in the rotunda of San Francisco's City Hall.

In the feature film Milk, a biographical film based on the life of Harvey Milk directed by Gus Van Sant, Nicoletta is played by Lucas Grabeel. Nicoletta himself plays Carl Carlson and served as the still photographer on the film.

Nicoletta was one of the founders of the San Francisco International LGBT Film Festival, now known as the Frameline Film Festival. In 1977, while still working at Harvey Milk's photography shop, Nicoletta, along with David Waggoner, Marc Huestis, and others, began film screenings of their Super 8 films, called the Gay Film Festival of Super 8 Films, which evolved into the yearly festival.

1955 – Born: Bill Ryan, in Moncton, New Brunswick. Bill Ryan is a professor of Social Work at McGill University in Montréal, Québec, Canada. He is an international expert in the field of sexuality, sexual education, homophobia, health, and gay men's health.

He is one of the leaders in the international gay men's health movement and has been a driving force behind the transformation of Action Séro-Zéro in Montréal into a full fledged gay men's health organization. In 1992 he was the founding president of the Board of Directors of Séro-Zéro, which was founded to undertake HIV prevention among HIV negative gay men. He returned to the organization in 2000 and has once again been Chair, since 2004.

He is the founder of the Canadian Safe Spaces movement, which, beginning with four sites (Halifax, Moncton, Montréal, Kamloops), has grown into a movement with dozens of supportive services for youth questioning their sexual orientation .

He was founding co-chair of the Canadian Rainbow Health Coalition. In 2006, the Canadian Institutes for Health Research, granted funding to a pan-Canadian team, SVR (Sexuality, Vulnerability and Resilience), of which he is co-chair, to study the impacts of homophobia on the health of gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans and two-spirit Canadians.In October 2009, he was named Personality of the Year by the Conseil Québécois des gais et lesbiennes, and in January 2010 he was awarded the Martin Luther King Junior Legacy Award by the City of Montréal.

Ryan is openly gay. He lives with his partner in Montreal and has an adopted son.

1970 – The film Little Big Man was released on this date. Directed by Arthur Penn, it was one of the year's top grossing films. Of particular interest was actor Robert Little Star's portrayal of "Little Horse", a Transgendered Native American who was well accepted by his peers. This was one of the first popular recognitions of a tradition of sexual diversity among Plains Indian nations.

1980 – Rory O'Malley is an Irish-American film, television, and musical theater actor, best known for his Tony Award-nominated performance as Elder McKinley in The Book of Mormon. He is a co-founder of the gay rights activism group Broadway Impact.

O'Malley was featured in the Dustin Lance Black play, '8', on Broadway as Ryan Kendall and in the Los Angeles premiere as Dr. Gregory M. Herek — witnesses in the federal case that overturned California's Proposition 8.

In 2012, O'Malley and his boyfriend Gerold Schroeder were featured in a GAP ad, cheek to cheek, with the caption "BE ONE."

On July 21, 2013, O'Malley announced that he is engaged to his boyfriend of five years, Gerold Schroeder. On September 28, 2014, Rory and Gerold were married.

O'Malley is an active supporter of gay rights, establishing the activism group Broadway Impact in 2009 with Gavin Creel and Jenny Kanelos. O'Malley said of the group in late 2010:

"[S]ince its first year, Broadway Impact has held massive rallies for equality in New York City, made thousands of calls through phone banks and even organized 25 buses to Washington, D.C. so that 1,400 people could attend the National Equality March for free. This year we were honored to receive the 2010 Human Rights Campaign Community Award and even participated in the ING New York City Marathon as a charity team. Our team of 12 runners, including myself, raised $38,440 for Broadway Impact!"

Openly gay, he came out at the age of 19. In an April 2011 interview with O'Malley said, "Life comes before the business...Maybe some actors haven't gotten a role because they came out, but who gives a shit if you aren't happy? I do have it easier because I'm not a leading man, but I can't imagine having the energy to be in the closet. Besides, gay actors who start up gay organizations can't exactly get away with it." He currently resides in New York City with his husband Gerold. O'Malley remains good friends with Book of Mormon co-star and former college roommate Josh Gad.

1993 – Philadelphia starring Tom Hanks premieres. The film is an American drama  and one of the first mainstream Hollywood films to acknowledge HIV/AIDS, homosexuality, and homophobia. It was written by Ron Nyswaner, directed by Jonathan Demme and stars Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington. Hanks won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as Andrew Beckett in the film, while the song "Streets of Philadelphia" by Bruce Springsteen won the Academy Award for Best Original Song.

2009 – The Chief Justice of Pakistan orders the National Database & Registration Authority to issue national identity cards showing "distinct" gender allowing hijras to register as a separate gender.

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San Francisco Chinatown men with queues, c. 1900. Photographer unknown (from the Pat Hathaway archives).

When San Francisco Criminalized Hairstyle

In a time where hairstyles such as dreadlocks and cornrows have often become a cultural battleground, emblematic of personal expression and cultural identity, the echoes of the San Francisco Queue Ordinance still resonate. As a former staffer in the halls of the US Senate, I recall my boss's assertion during my inaugural week—a proclamation that "there are no new issues." I realized then and now that the often obscure legislation, rooted in different times, can cast a shadow on contemporary debates, illustrating pertinent struggles for autonomy and acceptance within minority communities.

In California, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed the Queue Ordinance in 1873. The was law intended to force prisoners in San Francisco, California to have their hair cut within an inch of the scalp. It affected Han Chinese prisoners in particular, as it meant they would have their queue, a waist-long, braided pigtail, cut off. The proposal passed by a narrow margin through the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in 1873. The ordinance was immediately vetoed by Mayor William Alvord. In his veto, the mayor stated that “this order, though general in its terms, in substance and effect, is a special and degrading punishment inflicted upon the Chinese residents for slight offenses and solely by reason of their alienage and race.”

“Shaving, Cleansing and Scraping heads in a Basement Barber-shop,” June 6,1879, from the Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper.

An identical version of the law was enacted in 1876 and signed by a different Mayor Andrew Bryant. This set the stage for a federal case when a Chinese immigrant named Ho Ah Kow was arrested for living space violations under the city’s Cubic Air ordinance. Unable or unwilling to pay the fine for the violations, he was jailed. His jailers removed his queue during his incarceration.

Ho sued then Sheriff Nunan for damages, claiming that the "Pigtail Ordinance" caused him irreparable harm.

On June 14, 1879, trial in a case about what the New York Times would later describe as “this childish attempt on the part of a community to persecute a race, in defiance of the Constitution and the laws” began in a San Francisco federal court, presided over by United States Supreme Court Justice Stephen Johnson Field. On July 7, 1879, Justice Stephen Johnson Field — in spite of heated criticism from the general public and lampooning in the press — found in favor of the plaintiff.

Field’s decision held that it was not within the powers of the Board of Supervisors to set such a discriminatory law and that the ordinance was, in fact, unconstitutional. In particular, he cited the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution which guarantees equal protection under the law to all persons within its jurisdiction. See Ho Ah Kow v. Nunan, 12 Fed. Cas. 252 (1879).

Nine days later, the New York Times reported Justice Field’s decision and the unusual “case in which the Constitution of the United States is invoked to defend a subject of the Emperor in China, temporarily residing in this country,” noting that “the cutting of the hair, otherwise, the cue, of the Chinese prisoner was not done to promote discipline or health. It was done to add torture to his confinement.”

The New York Times’ editors presciently observed the constitutional significance of the successful challenge to San Francisco’s Queue Ordinance, beyond the “cruel and unusual punishment” it inflicted, as follows:

"But, what is of more importance, the court held, in this case, that the whole spirit of the ordinance was in the violation of the Constitution and laws of the United States. It was intended only for the Chinese of San Francisco. ... And in our country hostile and discriminating legislation by a State against any persons of any class, creed, or nation, in whatever form it may be expressed, is forbidden by the fourteenth amendment of the Constitution.”

The district court’s decision was rendered seven years before, and served as precedent for, the landmark SCOTUS decision in Yick Wo v. Hopkins 118 U.S. 363 (citing Ah Kow v. Nunan).

Little is known about the fate of the plaintiff, Ah Kow. He was awarded $10,000 in damages. He undoubtedly had to wait a very long time before even contemplating a return to the motherland ruled by the Qing emperor.

In ensuing years, reform movements in China had begun demanding its removal as a badge of fealty, along with foot-binding and a change in constitutional government. In February 6, 1896, The San Francisco Call newspaper reported that the city’s Chinese residents were expressing concerns that wearing the queue as sign of loyalty to a foreign government could preclude native-born, Chinese San Franciscans from voting. More significant, The Call reported, “[t]here are about 500 voters in Chinatown now, . . . and before election day the Chinatown politicians expect to carry no less than 1000 in their vest pockets. At the last gubernatoral [sic] election 400 votes cast either way would have changed the result.”

Following the establishment of the Republic of China in 1912, Chinese American men gradually abandoned the traditional Qing-era queue, as part of a symbolic departure from the Manchu-dominated imperial rule. The queue, which had been enforced during the Qing Dynasty as a sign of submission, became a powerful visual representation of resistance against the old regime. In the early 20th century, as Chinese Americans' abandonment of the queue not only symbolized their alignment with modernity and progressive ideals in China but also a desire to integrate into the American sociopolitical landscape. This shift reflected not only a break from a past in which hairstyle had been weaponized against the community but also a conscious effort to redefine identity in the context of a new era.

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Text of the Ho Ah Kow v. Nunan decision may be read here.

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I made myself vanilla syrup and then made moka pot coffee and frothed my oat milk to make a vanilla latte and I put it into this amazing cup my friend bought us off our wedding registry and also that clock is from our registry and a million little presents people gifted us were various shades of green that matched! Just like my engagement ring which has emeralds! Green everywhere in everything. We got engaged in my own personal magic number, year 7, and so many things about our wedding just literally fell into place so serendipitously.

My old boss + manager saying theyd let us use the back garden for our reception at-cost (they literally didnt make money by letting us party back there with 30 people for hours simply because theyre generous, good people). My sister paying for our photography. Our photographer herself telling us she’d like to fly up to us in northern ca from so cal to photograph our wedding weekend for a reduced cost because she just wanted to do that for us. The fact that my old manager already knew how to cook food for us at the reception that would be safe for leigh’s food allergies. The way it rained on our wedding day, in a soft gentle mist, which is supposed to be good luck. It doesnt even really rain here and hasnt for months, and probably wont for months again.

The fact that our random city hall marriage officiant was an older gay man, getting two lesbians married in san francisco felt beautiful and just extra special and heavy with bittersweet significance. The fact that the morning we woke up at sunrise to say our vows there was the biggest, purple supermoon hanging low in the sky over us, above the water.

Seeing green everywhere and it makes me so happy. I love that we have been calling each other “wife” for years semi jokingly but now it’s real.

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young veins spring tour

The Young Veins toured North America opening for Foxy Shazam with Bad Rabbits in the spring of 2010. The band knew Foxy Shazam because they were also with One Haven Music. Ryan explained how the tour came about in this interview:

We are managed by the same people. It was kind of tough to get on a tour when you don’t have any music out or any records, so I think they did us a favor. Or maybe we are doing them a favor.

^ map of the Foxy Shazam tour.

As well as touring with Foxy Shazam, the Young Veins also played two solo shows at the Echo in Los Angeles, which is a tiny venue with a 350 person capacity, as well as a set at South By Southwest Festival (SXSW) on 19 March.

Several fans who posted concert recaps of the shows mentioned that the band didn't have roadies and were setting up their equipment themselves. It seems like Jon was doing most of it, which makes sense as he used to be a guitar tech for The Academy Is... and he was probably also the strongest.

The band ran a Twitter competition for the tour, where fans could tweet a picture of their favorite vacation memory to be entered to win free tickets to one of the shows. Here is an infographic posted by the band about it:

Ryan talked about the competition in this interview:

[The vacation photograph contest] was [the label's] idea, which I really liked because I have been meeting the kids every night and they are really excited about it. There is really nothing we have to do, it is just a great way to have people come for free.

Tour dates

The hyperlinked shows from the dates below are the ones I've found pictures/videos/information for, so clicking them will take you to a tag about that day. The italicised shows are ones that were not part of the Foxy Shazam tour.

13 March - Los Angeles, CA (The Echo) 15 March - Nashville, TN (Exit/In) 18 March - Houston, TX (House of Blues Houston) 19 March - Austin, TX (SXSW - Dirty Dog Bar) 21 March - San Antonio, TX (White Rabbit) 23 March - Little Rock, AR (Juanita’s Cantina Ballroom) 24 March - Atlanta, GA (The Masquerade) 26 March - Ybor City, FL (Orpheum) 27 March - Jacksonville, FL (Jack Rabbits) 28 March - Richmond, VA (Canal Club Downstairs Lounge) 29 March - New York, NY (The Studio At Webster Hall) 30 March - Allston, MA (Great Scott) 31 March - Brooklyn, NY (Knitting Factory) 1 April - Webster, CT (Webster Underground) 3 April - Montreal, QC (Petit Campus) 5 April - Toronto, ON (Sneaky Dee’s) 6 April - Buffalo, NY (Mohawk Place) 7 April - Columbus, OH (The Basement) 8 April - Pontiac, MI (The Eagle Theatre) 9 April - Covington, KY (The Mad Hatter) 10 April - Chicago, IL (Beat Kitchen) 11 April - Buffalo, MN (The Vault) 13 April - Denver, CO (Marquis Theatre) 15 April - Seattle, WA (El Corazón) 16 April - Vancouver, BC (Venue Nightclub) 17 April - Portland, OR (Satyricon) 18 April - San Francisco, CA (Bottom of the Hill) 19 April - Orangevale, CA (The Boardwalk) 21 April - West Hollywood, CA (Troubadour) 23 April - Scottsdale, AZ (Martini Ranch) 24 April - Albuquerque, NM (Launchpad) 26 April - Lawrence, KS (Jackpot Saloon & Music Hall) 27 April - St. Louis, MO (Off Broadway Nightclub) 31 May - Los Angeles, CA (The Echo)

Average Setlist

Defiance Take a Vacation! Change Dangerous Blues Everyone But You The Other Girl Cape Town Maybe I Will, Maybe I Won't Young Veins (Die Tonight)

^ a picture of the band with Bad Rabbits and Foxy Shazam during the spring tour from the Young Veins' Facebook page.

Quotes from the band about the spring tour

It’s been so much fun playing these venues. We’ve scaled back on the way that we���re touring. We’re back in a van and we’re actually able to experience what we’re doing and where we’re going instead of just being on someone else’s schedule and being told where to be and when. This last tour we just finished with Foxy Shazam was just so much fun. We had more time to hang out with fans and the venues sound better, it’s so much more intimate, I really hope that we can continue and maintain playing in smaller places for awhile just because of the fact that the sound is so much better. Once you get into the bigger places it really makes a difference. – Jon

It is more interesting every night, you never know what you are going to walk into. I question the craftsmanship in a lot of these clubs because I can't figure out what they were thinking but it makes it a lot of fun. Being so close to the crowd again, I forgot how that was and it makes the show have more energy. – Ryan

It’s been weird for us because this is the first time in the last four or five years that we’ve gone on tour playing songs that no one really knows. It was interesting to get people’s reactions and I think it went fairly well. I know just playing live for us in general gives us motivation to do the kind of songs we want to write and even more focused on wanting to have it translate better live than songs we’ve written in the past. – Jon

Especially since we don't have any music out or released, building a really close relationship with what fanbase we do have is really important. Being as close as possible, building friendships and meeting people around the country is good. [...] The best feeling in the world is to have people that did not come for our band and like our band and tell us that after the show, especially since no one has any pretense of what to expect. If they did like it that is a really good feeling. – Nick M

Photos from the road

In the first picture you can see a fox that was given to the band by a fan at the Atlanta show on March 24th, which they took on the road during this tour.

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In 1980 I worked for an art materials wholesaler @macphersonsofficial in a beautiful old brick building at Polk and Ellis in San Francisco. I walked to work from my flat on Bush Street just two blocks from the Japan Center, and on my lunch hour I would wander the local area. Ellis Street was just a few blocks from City Hall and the Main Library, and if I walked up Polk Street I was in an area that was bordered by the Tenderloin and Cathedral Hill. (Photogeekery Sidebar: I just realized I have photographs from this time made with my Rollei, Hasselblad 500c, SWC, Widelux, SX-70, and Canon F-1. I had dreamt of living in San Francisco and clearly was determined to photograph everything I could.) I made a lot of photographs of the people I worked with (and for) and look back on the time as a golden period of change and events, in my life and the world. This photograph is of Mr. Stapleton who was “MacPherson’s”, and Rudy Franzoia who could fix anything, working together in the receiving garage. Mr. Stapleton and Rudy, San Francisco, 1980 🇺🇦💔🌎💔🌏💔🌍💔🇺🇦 #earth #america #human #family #photographer #sanfrancisco #documentary #people #history #art #portrait #photography #schwarzweiss #blancoynegro #blancinegre #bnw @ilfordphoto #ilford #mediumformat #film #blancetnoir #白黒 #Hēiyǔbái #shirokuro #blackandwhite #pdx #portland #nw #northwest #oregon #photojournalism @hasselblad @hasselbladfilmgallery @fmstapleton 1980 FP4 Hasselblad SWC 38mm Biogon https://www.instagram.com/p/CoAY7fZp3JJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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moi, réinventée by Dave Binyon Via Flickr: back in the mists of time. www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7f76Bkff2c beat hotel - allan taylor Paris nineteen fifty-six, number nine rue Git le Coeur Word is out and everybody's beating on the door Madame Rachou will let you in, just smile and ring the bell Welcome to Nirvana at the Beat Hotel The sweet smell of Pernod, a Gauloise cigarette It's a cosmic congregation but you ain't seen nothing yet It's an open invitation, an existential clientele All looking for Nirvana at the Beat Hotel They looked for it in New York City and San Francisco Bay They looked for it in bebop jazz and it blew them all away They tried out every avenue and then said "What the hell, We'll look for it in Paris at the Beat Hotel" Burroughs came up from Tangiers, Ginsberg from New York Kerouac came up from Italy and slept out in the park Gregory Corso came and went and where he's at no one can tell He's still looking for Nirvana at the Beat Hotel Take me to your leader, take me to the man Someone has got the answer, someone's got the perfect plan If you're looking in the alleys, if you're looking in the bars You'll find us in the gutter, looking at the stars This ragged band of poets, Christians, Buddhists, Jews A new Beat generation searching for the Muse Some found it in the arms of a mystic mademoiselle Looking for Nirvana at the Beat Hotel The rooms count up to forty-one, but you can sleep out in the hall For a few centimes you can get a drink and write your poems on the wall And the marijuana mixes with the Tukish toilet smell It's all part of Nirvana at the Beat Hotel Alex Campbell strums an old guitar someone picked up in Spain Ginsberg's howling poetry and Kerouac's drunk again The rent is overdue there must be something they can sell Maybe they can sell Nirvana at the Beat Hotel Someone's taking photographs, Janine takes off her clothes Marlene's meditating and concentrating on her toes Jasmine hides in room sixteen and curls up in her shell She's communing with Nirvana at the Beat Hotel Take me to your leader, take me to the man Someone has got the answer, someone's got the perfect plan If you're looking in the alleys, if you're looking in the bars You'll find us in the gutter, looking at the stars They did it for the journey and not for getting there Fame is in a whisper when you pay the taxi fare It's just this side of heaven and a long, long way from hell It's somewhere in Nirvana at the Beat Hotel Nothing lasts forever, and forever's in a rhyme It's a Buddha-like connection and everybody has their time If you want to drink the water you've got to dig into the well And maybe then you'll find Nirvana at the Beat Hotel It was over by nineteen sixty-three and everyone had gone But they'd opened up the road and the revolution was getting won And when the poems were painted over and they rang the final bell It was goodbye to Nirvana at the Beat Hotel The myth is stronger than the truth, and the truth can sometimes lie To see it all for what it was you need an uncorrupted eye Was the journey worth it, only time will tell Still looking for Nirvana, at the Beat Hotel Take me to your leader, take me to the man Someone has got the answer, someone's got the perfect plan If you're looking in the alleys, if you're looking in the bars You'll find us in the gutter, looking at the stars Looking at the stars We're looking at the stars

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The staircase at San Francisco City Hall, built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, is one of the most prominent and beautiful features of the city hall. Designed by architect Arthur Brown Jr., this staircase is an icon of grandeur and elegance in architecture.

The stunning photograph by nicolejkimphotography.

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Exploring the Vibrant Ukrainian Cultural Scene in the USA: Your Guide to Upcoming Concerts and Art Showcases

The Ukrainian cultural scene in the USA is flourishing, with a rich array of concerts, art showcases, and events that celebrate the vibrant heritage and contemporary creativity of Ukraine. Whether you're a lover of traditional music, contemporary art, or simply eager to explore new cultural experiences, there's something for everyone. Here’s a guide to some of the most anticipated Ukrainian cultural events happening across the United States.

Upcoming Concerts

1. Ukrainian Folk Music Extravaganza Date: July 15, 2024 Location: Chicago, Illinois Venue: Millennium Park

Immerse yourself in the soulful sounds of traditional Ukrainian folk music at this open-air concert. Featuring renowned folk bands and solo artists from Ukraine, the concert promises an unforgettable evening of music, dance, and cultural celebration. Bring your friends and family to enjoy the melodies that have been passed down through generations.

2. DakhaBrakha Live in New York Date: August 5, 2024 Location: New York City, New York Venue: Lincoln Center

DakhaBrakha, the world-music quartet from Kyiv, brings their unique blend of Ukrainian folk, African rhythms, and contemporary sounds to New York. Their dynamic performance style and eclectic sound have garnered international acclaim. Don’t miss this chance to experience their innovative music live.

3. Classical Concert by Ukrainian National Symphony Orchestra Date: September 10, 2024 Location: Los Angeles, California Venue: Walt Disney Concert Hall

Experience the grandeur of Ukrainian classical music as the Ukrainian National Symphony Orchestra takes the stage. With a repertoire that includes works by Ukrainian composers and classical masters, this concert is a must-see for classical music enthusiasts.

Art Showcases

1. Ukrainian Contemporary Art Exhibit Date: July 20 - August 30, 2024 Location: San Francisco, California Venue: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

Discover the dynamic world of contemporary Ukrainian art at this extensive exhibit featuring works by prominent Ukrainian artists. The showcase will include paintings, sculptures, and multimedia installations that reflect the diverse and evolving artistic landscape of Ukraine.

2. Photography Exhibition: "Faces of Ukraine" Date: August 15 - September 15, 2024 Location: Washington, D.C. Venue: Smithsonian Institution

"Faces of Ukraine" is a powerful photography exhibition that captures the spirit, resilience, and beauty of the Ukrainian people. Through the lens of award-winning photographers, the exhibit tells the stories of individuals from various walks of life, highlighting the rich cultural tapestry of Ukraine.

3. Ukrainian Film Festival Date: September 20 - 25, 2024 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Venue: Coolidge Corner Theatre

Celebrate the best of Ukrainian cinema at the Ukrainian Film Festival in Boston. The festival will showcase a selection of feature films, documentaries, and short films that explore Ukraine’s history, culture, and contemporary issues. Engage in post-screening discussions with filmmakers and industry experts.

Conclusion

The Ukrainian cultural scene in the USA offers a wealth of experiences for anyone interested in exploring the rich traditions and contemporary creativity of Ukraine. From soul-stirring concerts to thought-provoking art showcases, these events provide a unique opportunity to connect with Ukrainian culture and community. Mark your calendars and prepare to be inspired by the diverse and vibrant cultural offerings this year.

Stay updated with the latest information on Ukrainian cultural events by visiting Bomond.com, your go-to source for all things cultural.

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The Ultimate Guide to Planning a San Francisco City Hall Wedding

San Francisco City Hall is a popular wedding destination for couples looking for a beautiful and historic location to tie the knot. The building, which was completed in 1915, features stunning architectural details and grand marble staircases that make for a stunning backdrop for wedding photos. Additionally, the City Hall offers a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces for ceremonies and receptions, making it a versatile option for a variety of wedding styles.

The first step in planning a City Hall wedding is to secure a date and time for your ceremony. The City Hall is open for weddings Monday through Friday, and ceremonies are typically held between 9 am and 3 pm. It is important to note that City Hall is closed on weekends and holidays, so be sure to plan accordingly.

Once you have secured your date and time, the next step is to apply for a marriage license. The marriage license application process can be completed online and requires both partners to provide identification and proof of residency. It is important to note that there is a waiting period of at least three days after the license is issued before the ceremony can take place, so be sure to plan accordingly.

When planning the details of your ceremony, consider the location of your ceremony within City Hall. There are several options to choose from, including the grand marble rotunda, the Mayor's Balcony, and the North Light Court. Each location offers a unique setting, so be sure to visit City Hall in person to decide which location will be the best fit for your wedding.

Another important consideration is photography. City Hall is a popular spot for wedding photography, and the building's grand architecture and historical details make it a beautiful backdrop for photos. However, it is important to note that photography is not allowed inside the building, so be sure to plan for outdoor photos before or after the ceremony.

When it comes to attire, City Hall is a fairly formal location, so it is recommended that the bride and groom wear traditional wedding attire. The groom should wear a suit and tie, and the bride should wear a white wedding gown. Additionally, it's important for the couple and all of the guests to be dressed in formal attire as well.

Finally, when planning your San Francisco City Hall Wedding, it is important to consider the logistics of the day. The City Hall is located in the heart of downtown San Francisco, and parking can be difficult to find. It is recommended that you plan ahead and either take public transportation or arrange for a car service to get you to and from the venue.

Overall, San Francisco City Hall is a beautiful and historic location for a wedding, and with proper planning, your ceremony can be a memorable and stress-free experience. With its stunning architecture and variety of indoor and outdoor spaces, it is the perfect setting for a sophisticated and elegant wedding.

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Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: Postcard Vintage City Hall and Memorial Plaza Oakland California Linen 0520.

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Wedding Photography in San Francisco: Capturing Precious Moments

Your wedding day is undoubtedly one of the most important and cherished moments of your life. It's a celebration of love, commitment, and the beginning of a new chapter. As you plan every detail to make your special day unforgettable, one crucial aspect that should not be overlooked is finding the perfect wedding photographer. In the top cities of the USA, such as San Francisco, San Jose, Sonoma, Walnut Creek, Napa, and beyond, there is an abundance of talented wedding photographers ready to capture every precious moment.

When it comes to Wedding Photography In San Francisco, San Francisco stands out as a hub of creativity and artistic expression. The city's picturesque landscapes, iconic landmarks, and vibrant atmosphere provide an ideal backdrop for capturing stunning wedding photos. From the iconic Golden Gate Bridge to the charming streets of Chinatown, there are countless locations that can add a touch of magic to your wedding album.

Just south of San Francisco, San Jose, known as the "Capital of Silicon Valley," also boasts a thriving wedding photography scene. With its diverse neighborhoods, beautiful parks, and modern architecture, San Jose offers endless possibilities for capturing unique and memorable wedding moments. Whether it's a traditional ceremony or a modern celebration, San Jose wedding photographers have the skills and expertise to turn your vision into reality.

If you're looking for a more intimate and rustic setting, Sonoma and Walnut Creek are excellent choices. Nestled in the heart of wine country, Sonoma offers breathtaking vineyards, rolling hills, and charming wineries that provide an enchanting backdrop for your wedding photos. Similarly, Walnut Creek, with its picturesque gardens, scenic trails, and elegant venues, exudes a sense of timeless beauty and romance.

Venturing further north, Napa is another sought-after destination for couples seeking exceptional Wedding photography Napa CA. As one of the world's premier wine regions, Napa provides a stunning blend of natural beauty and refined elegance. From vineyard vistas to luxurious estates, Napa offers an array of breathtaking locations for capturing your special day.

In this digital age, wedding photographers are not just skilled with a camera but also possess the ability to tell a story through their images. They have an eye for detail, a knack for capturing candid moments, and the technical expertise to create visually stunning compositions. Their goal is to encapsulate the emotions, joy, and love that fill the air on your wedding day, allowing you to relive those cherished moments for years to come.

When selecting a wedding photographer in San Francisco, San Jose, Sonoma, Walnut Creek, Napa, or any other location, take the time to review their portfolio, read client testimonials, and meet with them in person. Building a rapport and ensuring that their style aligns with your vision is essential. Remember, your wedding photographer will be by your side throughout the day, capturing every smile, tear, and heartfelt moment.

In conclusion, whether you choose the romantic streets of San Francisco, the vibrant cityscape of San Jose, the rustic charm of Sonoma and Walnut Creek, or the breathtaking landscapes of Napa, the top cities in the USA offer an abundance of talented wedding photographers. With their passion, creativity, and technical expertise, they will ensure that your wedding day is forever immortalized in stunning photographs. So, take the time to find the perfect wedding photographer who will capture your love story in a way that is uniquely yours.

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752 – Mayan king Bird Jaguar IV of Yaxchilan in modern-day Chiapas, Mexico, assumes the throne. 1481 – The largest of three earthquakes strikes the island of Rhodes and causes an estimated 30,000 casualties. 1491 – Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries, adopting the baptismal name of João I. 1568 – Angered by the brutal onslaught of Spanish troops at Fort Caroline, a French force burns the San Mateo fort and massacres hundreds of Spaniards. 1616 – Treaty of Loudun ends a French civil war. 1715 – A total solar eclipse is visible across northern Europe and northern Asia, as predicted by Edmond Halley to within four minutes accuracy. 1791 – The Constitution of May 3 (the first modern constitution in Europe) is proclaimed by the Sejm of Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. 1802 – Washington, D.C. is incorporated as a city after Congress abolishes the Board of Commissioners, the District's founding government. The "City of Washington" is given a mayor-council form of government. 1808 – Finnish War: Sweden loses the fortress of Sveaborg to Russia. 1808 – Peninsular War: The Madrid rebels who rose up on May 2 are executed near Príncipe Pío hill. 1815 – Neapolitan War: Joachim Murat, King of Naples, is defeated by the Austrians at the Battle of Tolentino, the decisive engagement of the war. 1830 – The Canterbury and Whitstable Railway is opened; it is the first steam-hauled passenger railway to issue season tickets and include a tunnel. 1837 – The University of Athens is founded in Athens, Greece. 1848 – The boar-crested Anglo-Saxon Benty Grange helmet is discovered in a barrow on the Benty Grange farm in Derbyshire. 1849 – The May Uprising in Dresden begins: The last of the German revolutions of 1848–49. 1855 – American adventurer William Walker departs from San Francisco with about 60 men to conquer Nicaragua. 1901 – The Great Fire of 1901 begins in Jacksonville, Florida. 1913 – Raja Harishchandra, the first full-length Indian feature film, is released, marking the beginning of the Indian film industry. 1920 – A Bolshevik coup fails in the Democratic Republic of Georgia. 1921 – Ireland is partitioned under British law by the Government of Ireland Act 1920, creating Northern Ireland and Southern Ireland. 1921 – West Virginia becomes the first state to legislate a broad sales tax, but does not implement it until a number of years later due to enforcement issues. 1928 – The Jinan incident begins with the deaths of twelve Japanese civilians by Chinese forces in Jinan, China, which leads to Japanese retaliation and the deaths of over 2,000 Chinese civilians in the following days. 1939 – The All India Forward Bloc is formed by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. 1942 – World War II: Japanese naval troops invade Tulagi Island in the Solomon Islands during the first part of Operation Mo that results in the Battle of the Coral Sea between Japanese forces and forces from the United States and Australia. 1945 – World War II: Sinking of the prison ships Cap Arcona, Thielbek and Deutschland by the Royal Air Force in Lübeck Bay. 1947 – New post-war Japanese constitution goes into effect. 1948 – The U.S. Supreme Court rules in Shelley v. Kraemer that covenants prohibiting the sale of real estate to blacks and other minorities are legally unenforceable. 1951 – London's Royal Festival Hall opens with the Festival of Britain. 1951 – The United States Senate Committee on Armed Services and United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations begin their closed door hearings into the relief of Douglas MacArthur by U.S. President Harry Truman. 1952 – Lieutenant Colonels Joseph O. Fletcher and William P. Benedict of the United States land a plane at the North Pole. 1952 – The Kentucky Derby is televised nationally for the first time, on the CBS network. 1953 – Two men are rescued from a semitrailer that crashed over the side of the Pit River Bridge before it fell into the Sacramento River. Amateur photographer Virginia Schau photographs "Rescue on Pit River Bridge", the first and only winning submission for the Pulitzer Prize for Photography to have been taken by a woman. 1957 – Walter O'Malley, the owner of the Brooklyn Dodgers, agrees to move the team from Brooklyn to Los Angeles. 1963 – The police force in Birmingham, Alabama switches tactics and responds with violent force to stop the "Birmingham campaign" protesters. Images of the violent suppression are transmitted worldwide, bringing new-found attention to the civil rights movement. 1968 – Eighty-five people are killed when Braniff International Airways Flight 352 crashes near Dawson, Texas. 1971 – Erich Honecker becomes First Secretary of the Socialist Unity Party of Germany, remaining in power until 1989. 1978 – The first unsolicited bulk commercial email (which would later become known as "spam") is sent by a Digital Equipment Corporation marketing representative to every ARPANET address on the west coast of the United States. 1979 – Margaret Thatcher wins the United Kingdom general election. The following day, she becomes the first female British Prime Minister. 1986 – Twenty-one people are killed and forty-one are injured after a bomb explodes on Air Lanka Flight 512 at Colombo airport in Sri Lanka. 1987 – A crash by Bobby Allison at the Talladega Superspeedway, Alabama fencing at the start-finish line would lead NASCAR to develop the restrictor plate for the following season both at Daytona International Speedway and Talladega. 1999 – The southwestern portion of Oklahoma City is devastated by an F5 tornado, killing forty-five people, injuring 665, and causing $1 billion in damage. The tornado is one of 66 from the 1999 Oklahoma tornado outbreak. This tornado also produces the highest wind speed ever recorded, measured at 301 +/- 20 mph (484 +/- 32 km/h). 1999 – Infiltration of Pakistani soldiers on Indian side results in the Kargil War. 2000 – The sport of geocaching begins, with the first cache placed and the coordinates from a GPS posted on Usenet. 2001 – The United States loses its seat on the U.N. Human Rights Commission for the first time since the commission was formed in 1947. 2006 – Armavia Flight 967 crashes into the Black Sea near Sochi International Airport in Sochi, Russia, killing 113 people. 2007 – The three-year-old British girl Madeleine McCann disappears in Praia da Luz, Portugal, starting "the most heavily reported missing-person case in modern history". 2015 – Two gunmen launch an attempted attack on an anti-Islam event in Garland, Texas, which was held in response to the Charlie Hebdo shooting. 2016 – Eighty-eight thousand people are evacuated from their homes in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada as a wildfire rips through the community, destroying approximately 2,400 homes and buildings. 2023 – Nine students and a security guard are killed in the Belgrade school shooting, the first attack of its kind in Serbia.