california love

June 17, 2008 was the day that same-sex marriage went into effect in California. ..before Prop 8 took away this right the following November. I was so proud that our state was part of leading the way that I showed up at Beverly Hills city hall with a camera and without a plan, hoping to share in the joy of the day.

It turned out that quite a few couples were so swept up that they forgot about photos. Many of them welcomed me into their ceremonies as their photographer…and often as their witness.

The ministers began calling on me throughout the day when couples needed a witness or wanted photos.

I can’t think of a day before or since when I felt so much a part of something important. I hope to do it again when this state gets off its ass and offers equal rights to everyone.

Soon, people.