Diversity Rules Magazine

6 Diversity Rules Magazine July 2018 Gregory Kramer is a New York City based fashion photogra- pher and director. His fresh, expressive style has made him a highly sought-after pho- tographer by clients such as Bloomingdale's, Macy's and Saks Fifth Avenue. His directo- rial vision has led to work for creating TV commercials for Bloomingdale's, Macy's and Gay Men's Health Crisis. He also has directed music videos for downtown superstar Bridget Everett and created original video content for Macy's, Paper Maga- zine, Samuelsohn, 10TV and Topman. Gregory got started in the industry as studio manager for renowned photographer and film- maker Douglas Keeve. He served as first assistant director on Unzipped, Keeve's celebrated docu- mentary about Isaac Mizrahi. For more information about Gregory Kramer, please visit: www.gregorykramer.com DRAGS is a photo series documenting drag queens and drag kings from New York City, shot by director/ photographer Gregory Kramer. Presented in the style of classic fashion portraiture, the collection features legends, and up-and-coming legends in glamorous black and white, full-length studio portraits. Inspired by Irving Penn, each photo brings out the spirit of the performer through subtle pose, gesture and facial expression. And as is the case with most drag personalities, all the subjects authored their own look, from garment to hair and make-up. Included in the volume are five stories written by vital pillars of the scene. Charles Busch writes about how it feels to be in drag and his utmost respect for female role models, Sasha Velour speaks about the mag- ic and transformative power of drag as an art form, Linda Simpson comments on the generational shift in the com- munity, Goldie Peacock pres- ents a distinct point of view from a drag king, while Sweet- ie pays homage to the queens who have come before. Subjects photographed: Sasha Velour, Aja, Charles Busch, Lady Bunny, Duelling Bankheads, Pepper- mint, Murray Hill, Linda Simpson, Sugga Pie Koko, Sherry Vine, Flawless Sabrina, Sweetie, Pearl Harbor, Sultana, Flotilla DeBarge, Dusty Ray Bottoms, Bob- bie, Zeta Jones, Scarlet Envy, Glace Chase, Ginger, Rose Royalle, Tobell Von Cartier, Pixie Aventura, Marti Gould Cummings, Flloyd, Mr. Lee VaLone, Kim Ono, Shequida, Merrie Cherry, Horrorchata, Momo Shade, Mocha Lite, Daphne Sumtimez, Ruby Roo, ee Suburbia, Destiny, Ragamuffin, Mrs. Smith, Drags - Con't on page 19 Drags A Photo Series Documenting NYC Drag Queens/Kings www.dragsbook.com

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