Tender Drag
This series, which was published in The Washington Blade, follows multiple VA drag queens as they move from show to show over the course of one year.
Gerryatrick applies a thick layer of makeup to her face.
Shenandoah checks her makeup before putting on a wig.
Nick moves closer to the light to make sure her makeup is looking good.
Climaxxx mid dance runs and jumps in the air landing in a split.
Emerald Envy breaths in and unwinds after his show.
Nick winks and kisses an audience member after collecting her $1 tip.
Shenandoah (left) and Johnny (right) both apply makeup in Shenandoah's brother's apartment before heading to their show.
Climaxxx, in a dress she made herself, spins around and lip-syncs a Christmas son.
Nick smooths out his foundation before continuing with his makeup.
Shenandoah rubs in her foundation while getting in drag.
Shenandoah wipes off her makeup and leaves a portrait of what she wore.
Nick, whose drag name is Margret Cynthia Pearl, applies eyeliner in a rush while running 45 minutes late to her 9 p.m. show.
Four Harrisonburg drag queens dance in front of a protestor outside JMU.
Johnny does his eyeliner with a thin black pencil.
Johnny posses while checking himself out in the mirror.
Post show the Queens linger in the bar and drink with members.
Nick twirls his dress and sings to the audience.
Drag Queens take shots, get dressed, and prepare for their show.
Harrisonburg's pride festival is kicked off with a drag queen wearing a foam wig and American flag dress.
The Queens laugh and joke with one another while getting ready for the show.
Climaxxx reaches across the table and helps Nick with his makeup.
Emerald Envy removes makeup after performing Beyonce at the Harrisonburg Pride Festival.
Shenandoah sings Feliz Navidad at a Christmas Drag show twice in a row. The audience breaks into tips and laughter.
Climaxxx waits outside a Laundromat after a photoshoot.
Nick lip syncs to Martina McBride at a Christmas themed show.