Juno Birch on new show Probed
"I’m just really excited to make people p*ss with laughter," the drag sensation tells photographer Greg Bailey in this exclusive chat about her upcoming Soho Theatre run
— Written & Photographed by Greg Bailey
Photographer Greg Bailey showcases his portfolio of drag queens in Lavender Boy
From Drag Race royalty to the UK's cabaret kings and queens Greg Bailey highlights the best of drag
— By Markus Bidaux (2024)
New Brighton-based exhibition explores the power of drag
Featuring icons like Jinkx Monsoon, Juno Birch, Amanda Lepore, Shea Couleé and Don One, Lavender Boy shines a light on the beauty of drag and represents Greg’s own personal journey.
— By Ella Gauci (2024)
Drag portraits on show at unique Pride exhibition
The event showcases Mr Bailey's first gallery collection of drag portraits and offers a retrospective journey through his career while celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.
— By Jacob Panons (2024)
Photographs with Personality with Greg Bailey
Join pro photographer and Canon shooter, Greg Bailey for this free online masterclass on photographing and portraying personalities.
— Presented by Canon (2021)
capturing the contemporary drag scene
Drag isn’t just fabulous; it’s a political statement, and it makes you question your understanding of sexuality and gender. Once you think you have a grasp on what drag is, or start to see a pattern, it surprises you by reacting against that pattern. The world of drag is constantly evolving. It questions, it revolts, it does not conform, but it always welcomes you with a wink and a smile that says ‘Alright Darling?’.
— Excerpt from “‘Alright Darling?’ The contemporary drag scene”, featured in i-D (2018)
The Photographer Capturing the Superstars of Drag
The first drag performer that Greg Bailey photographed was Willam Belli of RuPaul’s Drag Race fame. It was 2012, before Drag Race became a primetime sensation, and it was easy to send a Facebook message to a drag performer to schedule a shoot. Bailey, who is based in Brighton, did just that; they met in London while Belli was in town. Bailey recalled walking up to her hotel room. “[I was] unbelievably nervous, because it’s Willam,” he said. “She’s a self-proclaimed asshole.”
— By Michelle Santiago (2018)