Without doubt, performing in drag is an art form, permitting individual’s a medium of self-expression through the glitz and glamour of make-up, weaves and costume. The ‘Half-Drag’ series also shows the often forgotten men behind these vivacious characters, creating truly remarkable portraits. NYC-based portrait/landscape/street/lifestyle photographer Leland Bobbé began shooting this project in March of 2012 in collaboration with his wife Robin, a producer and casting director, where they are constantly attempting to create provocative photographs characterized by finding what is unconventional in a character.
“These images are part of an ongoing series of portraits of drag queens in half-drag. With this series my intention is to capture both the male and the alter-ego female side of these subjects in one image. Through the power of hair and makeup these men are able to completely transform themselves and find their female side while simultaneously showing their male side. These are composed in camera and are not two separate images joined together.”
