DRAG, WENDY McCAWE

Edition 1

Drag presents smoking as a shared, habitual gesture – an intimate pause repeated with friends, strangers, and fleeting encounters.

In a culture where smokers are becoming a rarity, this series records a fading public ritual and the micro-communities it shaped. By lingering on small, ordinary moments, Drag shows how identity is performed in the everyday, and how even the most transient gestures can hold social and emotional weight.

Wendy McCawe is a lomo and film photographer based in Pōneke, recognised for her evocative street photography, and her distinct on-camera flash style.

Check out more of Wendy’s photography on her Instagram @wendalls99