DragCon LA is back, back, back, back, back again!
Aaron Jay Young
Fans and queens collided in Downtown Los Angeles for this year's edition of RuPaul's DragCon LA!
Legends from all over the large, ever-expanding Drag Race universe took over the Los Angeles Convention Center this past weekend to celebrate community, art, and (of course) all things drag — and photographer Aaron Jay Young was there to capture all the excitement!
In his signature portrait style that showcases the queens decked out in their best geish juxtaposed with fans and convention goers admiring from close by, Young's gorgeous portraits will make anyone from anywhere feel like they were actually there!
"Every year at RuPaul's Drag Con in Los Angeles, I’ve had the immense honor of capturing the vibrant essence of the queens," Young, who has a book of his portraits entitled Queen available for fans to own, told Out. "This six year journey has been a kaleidoscope of creativity, resilience, and fierce authenticity."
He continued:
"Through my lens, I've witnessed the transformative power of drag, not just as an art form, but as a beacon of self-expression and empowerment. Photographing these queens has been more than a project — it's been a celebration of individuality and the limitless possibilities of being unapologetically oneself."
Scroll through to see all of Young's stunning portraits from DragCon LA! And for more on Young's work, make sure to check out his official website and follow him on Instagram!
America Prays
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Willam
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Angeria Paris VanMicheals
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Ashley Madison
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BOA
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Cake Pop
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Candis Cayne
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Crimsyn
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Crystal
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DD Fuego
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Gisèle Lullaby
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Gottmik
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Heidi N Closet
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Jaida Essence Hall
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Kanary
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Lawrence Chaney
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Megami
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Mirage
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Mistress Isabelle Brooks
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Morphine Love Dion
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Nymphia Wind
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Q
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Rita LaRue
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Roxxxy Andrews
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Salina EsTitties
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Sister Unity
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Soda Poppe & Cynth Poppe
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The Angel
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Trinity The Tuck
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Twigs Von'Du
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Vanessa Vanjie Mateo
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Vivian Deveraux Valentine
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Amanda Tori Meating
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Aquaria
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Art Simone
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Bianca Del Rio
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Bubblegumm
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Crystal Methyd
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Diego Montoya
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Dr. Matthew Brinkley
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Joey Jay
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Kita Mean
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Loosey LaDuca
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Manila Luzon
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Mariah Paris Balenciaga
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Marina Summers
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Mhi'ya Iman Le'Paige
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Mo Heart
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Ongina
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Plane Jane
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Plasma
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Shannel
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Tynomi Banks
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Utica Queen
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