Hands Off Democracy, America

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Photographer

Charles K. Niell Jr. Chaz
Prize

3rd Place / Event/Social Cause
Company/Studios

Chaz Niell Photography LLC.
Date of Photograph

April 19th 2025
Technical Info

Leica M10-P Full Frame Sensor
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Website

https://www.chazimagery.com

In a wave of defiance, Americans rise against the Trump administration and Elon Musk’s growing influence. From city streets to rural towns, millions demand protection of Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, public education, and the social safety net. Protesters chant “Hands Off Democracy!”—a cry for justice, equality, and dignity. This movement is a stand for the people, by the people—against authoritarianism and corporate greed. The fight is not just policy—it’s for the soul of the nation.

Biography

Chaz Niell is a Washington,D.C. born award-winning photographer. With over 19 years of experience telling stories through his art to capture the emotion of every subject whether in sports, fashion, entertainment, and social consciousness documentary. Chaz has long felt "The World Deserves Witnesses",and his images are his Testimonies.
Awards

Chaz's work has been featured in internationally known publications, such as Sports Illustrated, Rolling Stones, The Wall Street Journal, Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, Forbes, and Paris Match just to name a few. 2019 Canon Professional Services (CPS) image on the tournament during the 2019 Australian Open. 2019 Nike Digital Board in New York of tennis legend Rafael Nadal after capturing his 19th Grand Slam title. 2023 Leica Washington D.C. Anniversary Mastery & Milestone exhibition. Over 160 Master & Select Shots to LEICA FOTOGRAFIE INTERNATIONAL, LFI Galleries. Shortlisted for the 2024 Athens Photo Festival. 2019 Canon Professional Services (CPS) image on the tournament during the 2019 Australian Open. 2019 Nike Digital Board in New York of tennis legend Rafael Nadal after capturing his 19th Grand Slam title. 2023 Leica Washington D.C. 11 Year Anniversary "Mastery & Milestone" exhibition. Over 160 Master & Select Shots to LEICA FOTOGRAFIE INTERNATIONAL, LFI Galleries. Shortlisted for the 2024 Athens Photo Festival. "Official Selection" in the International Photo Awards 2024 "He Has Risen" "Official Selection" in the International Photo Awards 2024 " I'm Coming Home" "Official Selection" in the International Photo Awards 2024 "Roe V. Wade Fully Human" "Event Photographer of the Year" International Photo Awards 2024 "Roe V. Wade Fully Human" "Winner Event-Social Cause" International Photo Awards 2024 "Rove V. Wade Fully Human"