community & intimacy
NY | LA | ldn-BASED PHOTOGRAPHy BY
Kadar r. small
Born in Trinidad & Tobago,
Raised in Queens, NY
Based in Brooklyn, NYKadar R. Small is a Trinidadian, Brooklyn-based Photographer & Director. His work focuses on documenting black and brown queer experience, specifically in relationships and intimacy.
His portraiture work is influenced at a young age, when he was sneaking off and documenting nightlife, capturing intimate portraits of black and brown people laughing, dancing and enjoying one another highlighting the importance of spaces specifically made for them. Kadar’s work has also been highly recognized for his tender, intimate portraits of black men and breaking down stereotypes of growing up in urban environments.
‘PDA’
2020 - PRESenT (ONGOING)
Is about BIPOC queer community normalizing public display of affection in public and domestic spaces, exploring tenderness and intimacy within various relationships.
‘My Brotha.’
2021 - Present (OnGoing)
Aims to shift the perspective of what society portrays toward urban housing developments and brotherhood.
Verizon
Participant in the verizon photography Equity initiative program
About 11.4% of people of color want to get into the [photography] industry, but they don’t have the same access & opportunity… So, when Kadar Small is able to share his story and navigate his journey within our company, it’s a proud moment.“- Cora Okine, Verizon Senior Manager for Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.