largecrewneck

My first solo publication, “Again and Now Faster” will be available to order tomorrow through @pomegranate_press 🌻 Feeling incredibly grateful and sentimental to be releasing a body of work through a publication that showed me the potential and power of photography. The first photography books I ever purchased were through Pom Press! Thank you endlessly to everyone who has supported my art thus far, to everyone who has trusted me to take their photo, to my beautiful community in Toronto & Montreal, and to @jessexfeinman for your faith in me. The first edition will be printed on newsprint, with 200 copies available. If you are in NYC, it will also be available at @printedmatterinc ‘s NYABF April 25-28. Extra special thanks (again) to @jessexfeinman for sharing some beautiful words within the publication. Muah!

When he’s behind the lens, @largecrewneck gravitates towards life’s in-between moments ☀️ Subtle glances and gestures, and intimate, almost imperceptible, interactions that others might take for granted. “I love finding those cropped moments that give you a sense of the experience without giving you the entire picture,” the Montreal-based nightlife photographer tells Dazed. “It’s not about capturing high drama or trying to force a mood.” His favourite image taken so far this year; two pairs of feet dangling from a hammock by a lakeside; was captured at this summer’s edition of #BestOutOfTown - a small, word-of-mouth festival held in Northern Ontario. Initiated in 2020, the campout is the creation of Best In Town Sound, a volunteer-run, community-focused party collective of “dance music adorationists” based between Toronto and Montreal. Growing from about 30 guests in its first edition to 250 this year, it has become a space for connection and reflection for its attendees, and Lisaj’s involved yet indirect approach to image-making proved perfect for documenting it. Find out more about the festival and Kirk’s photography through the link in our bio 🔗 📷 @largecrewneck ✍️ @madeleine.pollard

Over the moon to have contributed to “DEAR WORLD”, an installation presented by @illstudio DEAR WORLD Dec. 13th, 2024 – Dec. 13th, 2074. A new installation by @illstudio , taking shape as a real-life time capsule, designed in collaboration with @nm3.xyz , featuring a carefully curated selection of images and audio files that will assemble as an arbitrary metaphor to our civilization and a tactile library of contemporary culture. Opening December 13th from 6pm to 9pm at @spaziomaiocchi , Milan.

New campaign “YOU = US” for @maggiestoronto and @function10.ca featuring ballroom’s finest ⭐️ Hair @ach_hairny MUA @ms.mylesmua Wardrobe stylist @rightmood Wardrobe assist @ankiitamehta Photo assist @wllcx

Promo for @dorotheapaas “Think of Mist” out now Styling @courtneylovecox Hmua @hallydoesmakeup Assist @bathroomfaun

Kirk Lisaj / @largecrewneck / photographer #Montreal #Toronto⁠ ⁠ Kirk Lisaj’s work captures the vibrant energy of the dance floor through a queer lens. Exploring the powerful connection between nightlife and identity, this photograph invites viewers into an intimate moment within the liberating space of a nightclub—celebrating the rhythm and resilience of a community grounded in unity and self-expression.⁠ Lisaj is one of five photographers featured in Holding Space, a new exhibition by Thursday’s Child at @1014.gallery Opening Night: November 21, 2024 Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm Location: @1014.gallery, 10-14 Crossway, London N16 8HX The exhibition will run until January 16, with visits by appointment Monday through Friday, 10am to 6pm. We look forward to seeing you there!