DRAG portraits
Original Photography by Jason KimThe photography project DRAG is a vibrant visual exploration of the diverse makeup styles within drag culture — from high glamour to punk and everything in between. Shot with an editorial beauty lens, the series pulls in close to capture the intricate artistry and technique behind each look.
The project features a star-studded cast including Luxx Noir London and Robin Fierce from RuPaul’s Drag Race, Jay Kay and La Zavaleta from Dragula, along with a wide range of NYC’s top drag talent.
In this project, photographer Jason Kim and creative director Missleidy Rodriguez have come together to spotlight drag performers in a way that feels elevated, intimate, and powerful — positioning drag not just as performance, but as high fashion and art.
See photographs from DRAG ahead — as well as a short film to accompany the project.
Creative Director: @missleidyrodriguez @jimi_urquiaga
Photographer: @jasonkimstudio
Producer: @citrinecash
Stylist: @katj.nyc
Production Assistant: @chanceybridges
Casting: @jimi_urquiaga
Studio: @pier59studios
Makeup Sponsor: @maccosmetics @macpro
Tight + Glove Sponsor: @welovecolors
Talent:
@missleidyrodriguez
@jazzmint.dash
@la.zavaleta
@herecums.trouble
@luxxnoirlondon
@therobinfierce
@vickyveenyc
@itsangelau
@jaykay.bk
@pleaseryyy
@jaxona_lee
DRAG
Creative Director: @missleidyrodriguez @jimi_urquiaga
Codirected : @jimi_urquiaga @jasonkimstudio
DOP: @riededervaydp
AD / Editor: @elliott_moe_
Color Correction and Finishing: @brainwomb
Producer: @shake_ur_bonbon
Colorist: @brainwomb
Gaffer: @casually_profound
1st AC: @nickerino
Graphic Designer: Cole Bryant
Song: Make ya Body Whistle by @thecataracs @devescaliente
Film Music: @found.objects
Creative Director & Composer: @adammweiss
ECD & Co-founders: @jaywadley and Trevor Gureckis
Executive Producer: @kattmatt
Senior Producer: @chommunist
Producer Associate: / Composer: @margyhayes_composer
Music Coordinator: @leecash_
Producer: @citrinecash
Stylist: @katj.nyc
Production Assistant: @chanceybridges
Casting: @jimi_urquiaga
Studio: @pier59studios
Makeup Sponsor: @maccosmetics @macpro
Tight + Glove Sponsor: @welovecolors
Cast:
@missleidyrodriguez
@jazzmint.dash
@la.zavaleta
@herecums.trouble
@luxxnoirlondon
@therobinfierce
@vickyveenyc
@itsangelau
@jaykay.bk
@pleaseryyy
@jaxona_lee
