Quinn Photography, Downtown Fredericksburg, VA (2026)

08/14/2021

Been trying to do more artistic portraits recently. At my core I love documenting and doing journalism work, but portraits like these I feel push me to learn and expand my style. Which is always good, no matter what artistic field you work in. You can have a system down for photoshoots; same camera, same lenses, same style. Which works but its more fun to try new things, and experiment. You could find something you really like, or like me; have a bunch of failed photoshoots archived on my computer.
This may not be the most creative and best work I've done but it’s still fun to go out and try.
This is also probably the last photoshoot you’ll see shot on my old canon camera.

06/02/2021

One year of protests.

04/24/2021

Spotsy 4-23-21

Justice for Isiah.
The pressure for Labravia Jenkins, Spotslyvania Sheriff Department, and VPD is on.
Yesterday, Virginia State Police confirmed Isaiah Brown was unarmed at the time he was approached and shot by an officer. This is disgusting and further proves what we already know.

01/21/2021

As we return to the district a week later, we happen to find ourselves amidst a vastly different scene. On the same streets once filled with trump supporters nearing the millions, we find only press, police and military presence.

We arrived at DC around midnight the night before, afraid the morning commuters and roadblocks would prevent us from getting anywhere near the city. Despite what we expected the city was as empty as we may ever see it. After connecting with we proceeded through what had become a maze of roadblocks and checkpoints. Despite being able to get as close into the city as we could, visibility of the inauguration was completely out of the question.

We eventually got to our meeting point with and continued to search the city for notable activity. Despite a small celebratory gathering at BLM plaza, the only people found in the streets were press. It had seemed everyone had anticipated the MAGA ralliers to make an appearance. We were able to find several street corner speakers that provided the press with some observable activity for the day. Most of which were religious speakers. Despite all having similar topics to discuss, each group had a very different approach.

The first was a very loud group who, while protesting the LGBT community, planned parenthood and fake news, made it clear they were completely unaffiliated with the trump administration and even spoke a deal about the harms of racism in our democracy.

The second was by far the most hateful group found today. These three speakers held signs containing abortion imagery and statements against Islam. This group attempted to spread their message using fire and brimstone style preaching and cast various slurs and accusations to the gathering crowd. Most of which were about promiscuous women.

The third group greeted us with nothing but respect and was willing to provide a dialog about their message and goals. They spoke against the hateful groups misusing the word of God for a hateful agenda and even asked if we had any prayer requests.

But I would be remiss if I didn't mention our most active protester of the day. A 62 year old woman from Florida by the name of Kelly Anne. This woman carried the entire MAGA movement on her back today as she spoke with each one of us and was willing to answer any questions we had. Even if those answers didn't quite line up with our questions. She made abundantly clear her views on communism above all else. It seemed that no matter what we asked she would have a question for us in return. Often unrelated and often an assumption on our political views. She was off her knockers, saying some questionable things about how slavery and trans people.

01/07/2021

January 6th, 2021

More photos from yesterday. MAGA supporters sieging the capital in a coup d’état. Police were overwhelmed by the shear magnitude of people present. They walked up the greens towards the capital while being harassed by trump supporters. The same supporters that previously preached “back the blue” were now badgering the claimed “commie cops” with insults. Capital Police on rooftops and balconies peered over at the swelling crowd below, unable to do anything but watch. Any attempt to challenge the insurrectionists would be futile.

01/07/2021

Washington DC 1/6/21

Tens of Thousands of ralliers gather today in the Washington mall to protest the election results and "stop the steal". We moved into the mall, we headed toward the Washington Monument. Thousands had already gathered but little did we know just how many more were to come. The crowd was a culmination of your average maga Supporters, as well as neoconfederates, service men and women, and proud boys. The Rally was surprisingly diverse, as one attendee made sure to point out to us the numerous Asians present, trying to prove the validity of the movement by stating "the Chinese know. They know what is to come and they want to get on board." This comment was fairly mild in comparison to some of the other racially insensitive comments heard today.
The early hours of the Rally were quite calm once the crowd began to settle. Attendants were seemingly underwhelmed by the lack of confrontation presented by any counter protest. This was evident in any and all attempts to start conflict with obscenities shouted at us. However the tides changes almost immediately as Trump took the stage and began to address the eager masses.
Immediately following his speech, the newly riled protesters took to the streets with a clear goal: to reach the capitol building and apply pressure to the decision being made inside. However, upon reaching the capitol, the situation escalated within minutes.
With the lack of any present security, the once boastful and self proclaimed "peaceful-protesters" turned violent by kicking down the gates and charging the lawn. As sirens blared throughout the city, a dystopian scene unfolded around us. On the lawn people played music, shouted into megaphones and rehearsed shants while ahead Proud boys were scaling the walls and smashing in windows. It didn't take long before the capitol was completely swarmed. People stood along the ledge, climbed scaffolding and pushed further inside.
The consequence of today's events will only be known as time passes. I urge all in the DMV area to stay safe and lie low until the dust settles
Photographer: Quinn Bonney
Journalist: Nick Cooper

09/13/2020

FXBG Free’s candlelight vigil began at the old site of Shiloh Baptist Church and marched through downtown Fredericksburg, making stops at landmarks that have been erased from history. The stops were made at present-day Foode, the old site of Fredericksburg’s colored cemetery, Libertytown, and the old site of Fredericksburg’s Slave Block. At each stop, a rundown of the history and explanation of significance was given, along with information on where the public can do additional research on the unacknowledged black history of the town. When the group reached the site of the Slave Block, a three minute moment of silence was carried out in remembrance of all the black lives hurt, and all the black lives that continue to hurt in that very spot. The event came to a conclusion back at Old Shiloh Baptist Church.
some photos credited to
@ Downtown Fredericksburg

09/08/2020

x are creating baggies of essential for the homeless! Things to donate:

Any individually wrapped snack or drink:

Breakfast bars, cereal bars, granola bars, protein bars
Applesauce
Peanut butter and cheese crackers
Single-packaged nuts and trail mix
Vienna sausage in pop-top can
Foil tuna packs (not requiring a can opener)
Coffee
Bottled water
Grooming and hygiene products:

Combs
Hand lotion, Lip balm
Face towels
Soap, Hand sanitizer
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Other useful items:

Plastic utensils
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
Gallon-size Ziploc® bags
Mints

If you want to donate venmo
@ Downtown Fredericksburg

09/05/2020

Fredericksburg, VA. After two weeks of no protests, protesters were very happy to see one another and spirits were high. Though there was also a great deal of tension and alertness. There were multiple threats and reports of outside militia downtown. Men waited around with fi****ms, watching protesters and shouting. At one point police had to intervene; they told them that there was no need to open carry and that everything was peaceful. Protesters went on marching through downtown. After finishing men with George Washington masks and handguns approached protesters at hurkamp and everyone dispersed.
some photos credited to
@ Downtown Fredericksburg

08/21/2020

Richmond, VA. Standoff between Richmond residents and RPD + VSP. Ten minutes past 10 four unmarked vans and one armored car pulled up to GWAR bar. Dozens of VSP in riot gear piled out to standoff against local residents. The protesters were standing in the parking lot of the bar which is private properting so the police could not step foot on it. Six residents including one of the owners of the bar were detained and their person was searched. This is as abundantly clear as it gets the abusive power that law enforcement holds. The local residents were completely peaceful and the RPD and VSP showed up with this force; it’s completely unconstitutional.
@ Richmond, Virginia

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