ChicagoPride.com Welcomes Frank Failing and Jason P. Freeman

Mon. November 7, 2005 12:00 AM by ChicagoPride.com News Staff

Chicago, IL - ChicagoPride.com, the ultimate online resource for Chicago’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-gendered community, announced today two new appointments. Award-winning photographer Frank Failing and freelance writer Jason P. Freeman join an ongoing list of contributors, photographers and editors.

Well known in Chicago’s gay community for his passion of photography, Frank Failing has spent years observing and photographing the scenes and faces of gay Chicago, capturing the candid moments of an individual in his own unique perspective.

Starting today users who visit www.ChicagoPride.com will be able to view Frank's photography in a newly enhanced gallery. In addition to ChicagoPride.com, Frank's photography has been featured in local and national publications and appears regularly in Gay Chicago Magazine and Boi Magazine. The partnership with ChicagoPride.com will allow Frank an opportunity to showcase a larger number of event photos.

"The experience and quality of work Frank brings to ChicagoPride.com will be an invaluable asset to the continued development of the website," said R. Matthew Inawat, president. "This is an exciting day for ChicagoPride.com as we continue to build-out our popular photo galleries."

The ChicagoPride.com photo galleries are a pictorial history storing the images that evoke a sense of the mood and character of our community.

Frank also specializes in special event, wedding and portrait photography. Visit http://www.maleimagephotos.com for more information.

In his new appointment as Assistant Editor, Jason P. Freeman will oversee the day-to-day editorial operations of ChicagoPride.com. He will generate story ideas; assign features and help shape the website’s style and direction.

"Jason is an ideal candidate to help move ChicagoPride.com forward in editorial excellence," said Steve Long, senior vice president and editor-in-chief. "He has wide experience that will serve the site well."

Originally from Long Island, New York, Jason has been in Chicago since 1998. He received a Bachelors of the Arts in English Writing from the University of Illinois and is a member of the National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association (NLGJA).

ChicagoPride.com currently features content from over 40 regular contributors, photographer and writers. The popular site also includes event calendars, free personal ads, and a comprehensive phone directory emphasizing local gay & lesbian dining and nightlife.

ChicagoPride.com continues a steady increase in membership.

About ChicagoPride.com
ChicagoPride.com is the leading web-based resource serving Chicago’s gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) community. The ChicagoPride.com website, which has consistently been ranked in the top 1% of all websites (Amazon.com/Alexa Data), features event calendars, a popular matchmaker, special interest columns, and a comprehensive phone directory emphasizing local gay & lesbian dining and nightlife. Utilizing real-time data and exclusive web tools, ChicagoPride.com allows organizations and advertisers to better develop marketing strategies to reach Chicago’s GLBT community.
 

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