55 stunning (and fan-filled) portraits of the queens from DragCon LA 2024

DragCon LA is back, back, back, back, back again!

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

Willam

Angeria Paris VanMicheals

Ashley Madison

BOA

Cake Pop

Candis Cayne

Crimsyn

Crystal

DD Fuego

Gisèle Lullaby

Gottmik

Heidi N Closet

Jaida Essence Hall

Kanary

Lawrence Chaney

Megami

Mirage

Mistress Isabelle Brooks

Morphine Love Dion

Nymphia Wind

Q

Rita LaRue

Roxxxy Andrews

Salina EsTitties

Sister Unity

Soda Poppe & Cynth Poppe

The Angel

Trinity The Tuck

Twigs Von'Du

Vanessa Vanjie Mateo

Vivian Deveraux Valentine

Amanda Tori Meating

Aquaria

Art Simone

Bianca Del Rio

Bubblegumm

Crystal Methyd

Diego Montoya

Dr. Matthew Brinkley

Joey Jay

Kita Mean

Loosey LaDuca

Manila Luzon

Mariah Paris Balenciaga

Marina Summers

Mhi'ya Iman Le'Paige

Mo Heart

Ongina

Plane Jane

Plasma

Shannel

Tynomi Banks

Utica Queen