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DOWNLOAD: RICHMOND GRID X THE CHEATS MOVEMENT “VOICES” THE MAGAZINE

November 15, 2021 by CheatsMovement No Comments

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD VOICES [THE MAGAZINE] VOICES is a community essay project–created by The Cheats Movement. The goal was...

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PHOTO ESSAY: “LET IT SNOW 2021” BY DAVE PARRISH @RVAPHOTOG

February 1, 2021 by CheatsMovement 1 Comment

The homie Dave Parrish @RVAPHOTOG brought out the drone yesterday and took some epic shots around RVA.

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Community, Photography

A VISUAL ESSAY: PHOTOGRAPHER WENDY GOODMAN HUMBLE CAPTURES RICHMOND’S SUMMER OF PROTEST

January 1, 2021 by CheatsMovement No Comments

As we turn the corner of 2020 into a new year, we must not forget the call for change that...

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PHOTO ESSAY: “DISRUPT THE SYSTEM” BY MITCHELL PRICE @PORTSBYMITCH

September 1, 2020 by CheatsMovement No Comments

Today’s photo essay comes from @PortsbyMitch. I really love this collection of photos because they capture the spirit of protest,...

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PHOTO ESSAY: “MORE TO THE MOVEMENT” BY KESHIA EUGENE @CHOCOLATEKESH

August 27, 2020 by CheatsMovement 1 Comment

There are so many different angles to the demonstrations taking place in Richmond. There are marches, teach-ins, advocacy at the...

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Community, Culture, Photography, RVA

AN INTERVIEW WITH DUSTIN KLEIN & ALEX CRIQUI, THE DUO BEHIND THE AMAZING PROJECTIONS AT MARCUS-DAVID PETERS CIRCLE

August 17, 2020 by CheatsMovement No Comments

Unless you’ve been completely disconnected from the protest movement currently happening in Richmond, then I’m sure you’ve seen, either in-person...

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PHOTO ESSAY: “IN SOLIDARITY” BY PHUONG TRAN @RUABIETBAY

August 9, 2020 by CheatsMovement No Comments

I’m so excited to post this photo essay. I’ve been a fan of Phuong Tran @ruabietbay for quite a while...

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PHOTO ESSAY: “THE ENERGY OF THE PEOPLE” BY KEGHAM HOVSEPIAN @ARMENIANKENNEDY

August 5, 2020 by CheatsMovement No Comments

We got another dope photo essay, from another amazing photographer. The work of Kegham Hovsepian speaks for itself. The energy...

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PHOTO ESSAY: “A DEEPER MESSAGE” BY JODY ADAMS @JO_D_ADAMS

August 2, 2020 by CheatsMovement No Comments

I’m super excited to highlight the photography and artistic vision of Jody Adams @jo_d_adams. Jody’s dopeness is not just in...

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PHOTO ESSAY: “THE POWER OF THE DRUM” BY DAVE PARRISH @RVAPHOTOG

July 28, 2020 by CheatsMovement No Comments

In many ways, Marcus-David Peters Circle has become the epicenter of all things Richmond. Photographers have captured many uplifting and...

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PHOTO ESSAY: “PROTECT YOURSELF” BY DAVID KENEDY @DAVID_KENEDY_PHOTO

July 27, 2020 by CheatsMovement No Comments

The weekend brought some of the highest tension to date between police and protesters. For those following closely, it’s fair...

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PHOTO ESSAY: “CHANGE IN THE AIR” BY @_INNERVATOR

by CheatsMovement 1 Comment

I continue to seek out and find some of the best street photographers – scratch that – street journalists –...

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PHOTO ESSAY: “TELL THE STORY” BY CHANDLER MANN @SHOTBY_CHAN

July 21, 2020 by CheatsMovement No Comments

I’m excited to share the fantastic photography of Chandler Mann @shotby_chan. Each photo tells a story of what’s been happening...

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PHOTO ESSAY: “RECKONING IN RICHMOND” BY BRIAN PALMER @BXPNYC

July 17, 2020 by CheatsMovement No Comments

Let me be frank, Brian Palmer is The Man! And I mean that in the best way possible. The Peabody...

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PHOTO ESSAY: “BLM RVA 2020” BY DAVID KENEDY PHOTOGRAPHY @DAVID_KENEDY_PHOTO

July 16, 2020 by CheatsMovement No Comments

I know I say this every time, but, I must admit, this essay is truly fantastic. David Kenedy is one...

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PHOTO ESSAY: “STRIKE UP THE BAND” BY WENDY GOODMAN @WENDYG3ME

July 15, 2020 by CheatsMovement No Comments

Thanks to these fantastic photos by Wendy Goodman, I now have a new favorite marching band in Richmond. The VA...

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HIDDEN EXPOSURE PHOTOGRAPHY HONORS BLACK WOMEN & WOMEN OF COLOR IN POWERFUL PHOTO SESSION

July 10, 2020 by CheatsMovement No Comments

The creativity that has risen in Richmond since the murder of George Floyd has been astounding. Several times a week,...

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PHOTO ESSAY: “FIRST 30 DAYS” BY SEAN PAUL MAYFIELD PHOTOGRAPHY @MFDFOTO

July 9, 2020 by CheatsMovement No Comments

As we move further away from the inception of Richmond’s civic demonstrations, this photo essay from Sean Paul Mayfield Photography...

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PHOTO ESSAY: “HOW MANY” BY JOHN DONEGAN @VARIANCE108 [PART I]

July 3, 2020 by CheatsMovement No Comments

I’m excited to post part one of a two-part essay from NY photographer John Donegan @Variance108. I can’t help but...

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PHOTO ESSAY: “NEVER SCARED” BY CHRISTOPHER SMITH @EYENEYEVISIONS

June 29, 2020 by CheatsMovement No Comments

For those who may not know, black and white photography can be tough: getting the lighting right, dealing with shadows...

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PHOTO ESSAY: “STREET SOLIDARITY” BY KOREY JACKSON @DASKOREY

June 26, 2020 by CheatsMovement No Comments

The photography talent in RVA is crazy right now, but I’m happy to learn that this shooter calls Norfolk his...

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PHOTO ESSAY: “ON GUARD” BY LANDON SHRODER @RADIO_TOKYO

June 23, 2020 by CheatsMovement No Comments

My good friend Landon (@radio_tokyo) over at RVA Mag has truly seen it all; he has traveled to some of...

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PHOTO ESSAY: “ALL IN THE EYES” BY CHRIS RANDOLPH @RANDOLPHFOCUS

June 20, 2020 by CheatsMovement No Comments

A super-dope Juneteenth photo essay by Chris Randolph of Randolph Focus. I really enjoy the diversity in these photos: all...

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PHOTO ESSAY: “WE’RE HERE” BY @DESTYYYXX

by CheatsMovement No Comments

Super sharp black and white photography from @Destyyyxx. Her photo essay covers the joy on display at the now designated...

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PHOTO ESSAY: “CHOOSE A SIDE” BY ERIC FOSTER @THEPREPPYERIC

June 15, 2020 by CheatsMovement No Comments

With tensions mounting over the weekend between police and protesters, this photo essay by Eric Foster highlights some of the...

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PHOTO ESSAY: “THE TIME IS NOW” BY RAELYN FINES @RAEFINES

June 14, 2020 by CheatsMovement No Comments

I recently discovered the IG account of @RaeFines, and I love the photography. The photos are beautiful and powerful. And...

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PHOTO ESSAY: “MOMENTUM” BY CHRISTIAN CARTER-ROSS @CANDIDCOMPOSITIONS

by CheatsMovement No Comments

Black and white photography requires a different skillset. A great black and white photo requires a special focus on light,...

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PHOTO ESSAY: “IF NOT US, WHO?” BY OLIVER McCUTCHEN JR. @_HOUSEOFO

June 13, 2020 by CheatsMovement No Comments

One of my favorite creatives in the cap city is my friend Oliver McCutchen. You can follow his great work...

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PHOTO ESSAY “NEW MONUMENTS” BY JOHN D. FREYER @JOHN.D.FRYER

June 12, 2020 by CheatsMovement No Comments

A great portrait is really like a window to the soul. Through his camera lens, John D. Freyer (@John.D.Fryer) captured...

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PHOTO ESSAY: “THIS IS REAL LIFE” BY DAVE PARRISH PHOTOGRAPHY @RVAPHOTOG

June 11, 2020 by CheatsMovement 1 Comment

Dave Parrish (Dave Parrish Photography & @rvaphotog) is simply one of the best photographers in Richmond. And not only that,...

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PHOTO ESSAY: “POLITICS AS USUAL” BY TILL INFINITY MULTIMEDIA

June 9, 2020 by CheatsMovement No Comments

Huge shout out to Till Infinity Multimedia for this amazing photo essay. These photos were taken the one day after...

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PHOTO ESSAY: “A DAPPER DEMONSTRATION” BY SAMIA MINNICKS

June 8, 2020 by CheatsMovement No Comments

One of the most beautiful things about people gathering to express their voices is the diversity among demonstrations. Samia Minnicks...

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PHOTO ESSAY: “IN THE MIDST OF IT ALL” BY LYDIA ARMSTRONG @THICKETOFTRASH

June 7, 2020 by CheatsMovement No Comments

Thanks to social media, I have been able to connect with some of the most amazing photographers. I ran across...

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PHOTO ESSAY: “RISE UP” BY LAUREN SERPA @LAURENSERPAPHOTOGRAPHS

June 6, 2020 by CheatsMovement No Comments

The energy from activists around Monument Avenue is not slowing down. Photographer Lauren Serpa @laurenserpaphotographs captured these beautiful images early...

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PHOTO ESSAY: “POWER TO THE PEOPLE” BY JOEY WHARTON PHOTOGRAPHY @JOEY_WHARTON_PHOTO

June 3, 2020 by CheatsMovement No Comments

Another amazing photo series covering the demonstrations in Richmond, Virginia. This is series is by Joey Wharton Photography – please...

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PHOTO ESSAY: “THE PEOPLE UNITED” BY RISA GOMEZ @LATENT_RG

June 2, 2020 by CheatsMovement No Comments

A large gathering of activists, and those standing with them in solidarity, met at the City Hall earlier today. Risa...

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PHOTO ESSAY: “RALLY AT CITY HALL” BY CHRISTIAN CARTER-ROSS @CANDIDCOMPOSITIONS

by CheatsMovement No Comments

Less than 24-hrs after Richmond Police fired tear gas at a peaceful protest on Monument Avenue, Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney...

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RVA 2020: BOARDED UP OR BROKEN UP

June 1, 2020 by CheatsMovement No Comments

Sunday brought a different vibe to the various protests in the Capital City. Being a holy day, and with the...

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MONUMENT AVENUE’S MAKEOVER

May 31, 2020 by CheatsMovement No Comments

Remember when a monument of Arthur Ashe was going to ruin Monument Avenue? Funny how the world works: Ashe may...

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THE PULSE OF 2020

May 30, 2020 by CheatsMovement 1 Comment

Early this morning, I went to Broad Street to survey the aftermath of last night’s demonstration. The morning calm had...

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