--- title: DNC Photos: Scenes of Absurdity by Landon Nordeman description: Photographer Landon Nordeman captures the playful side of politics at the 2016 Democratic National Convention canonical: https://time.com/4426366/landon-nordeman-dnc-photos/ author: Chelsea Matiash article:opinion: false article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2016-07-27T20:08:42.000Z article:modified_time: 2026-05-11T04:39:46.188Z article:section: World og:title: Sense and Absurdity: Photographs from the DNC og:description: Landon Nordeman captures the playful side of politics og:url: https://time.com/4426366/landon-nordeman-dnc-photos/ og:site_name: TIME og:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt8710887ec098de58/69889fbf428a9e1396cd3a50/hillary-clinton-dnc-democratic-national-convention-landon-nordeman0001.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 og:image:width: 2560 og:image:height: 1440 og:image:alt: TIMEPOL DNC og:type: article twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:title: Sense and Absurdity: Photographs from the DNC twitter:description: Landon Nordeman captures the playful side of politics twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt8710887ec098de58/69889fbf428a9e1396cd3a50/hillary-clinton-dnc-democratic-national-convention-landon-nordeman0001.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  # Sense and Absurdity: Photographs from the Democratic National Convention > Sponsored content. 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Members of College Democrats of America pose for pictures in the Instagram/ Facebook lounge at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, on July 25, 2016.Landon Nordeman for TIME by [Chelsea Matiash](https://time.com/author/chelsea-matiash/) ## Chelsea Matiash Jul 27, 2016 8:08 PM UTC As Hillary Clinton was crowned the party’s nominee during the Democratic National Convention’s second night, other crowns—or rather hats, masks, accessories and signs—floated around the floor, captured in Landon Nordeman’s outlandish, vibrant pictures. The photographer, [who has been on assignment for TIME at both political conventions](http://time.com/4415208/republican-convention-photo-landon-nordeman/), says that he respects how seriously delegates take the event but is visually drawn to “moments where humor or absurdity is present.” As the Democratic party [launched its operation to humanize Hillary](http://time.com/4425449/dnc-hillary-clinton-humanize/) last night, Nordeman succeeds at humanizing the party’s delegates and supporters in relatable acts—from sharing a french fry to posing for photos with the numerous props floating around the convention’s floor. Nordeman says the Democrats’ four-day event in Philadelphia has, so far, been more chaotic than last week’s Republican affair, with a “sense of discord—people seeming much more on-edge.” Despite navigating stricter spaces and the tense atmosphere, he says the biggest challenge covering the back-to-back conventions is not repeating himself. “At an event like this, a lot of it looks the same. To keep your eyes and awareness fresh takes effort. The less sleep you get, the harder it is to do.” Nordeman, who has been covering the election for TIME since December, succeeds in finding this fresh perspective in his startling compositions, bright colors and enigmatic scenes more expected from a comic-con festival than political gathering. “I try to never let politics get in the way of photography,” he says. ### A Witness to the Characters, Chaos and Colors at the Republican Convention  Donald Trump appears on stage to introduce his wife Melania on the first night of the Republican National Convention, July 18, 2016 in Cleveland. Landon Nordeman for TIME  New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie speaks to reporters at the Republican National Convention, July 19, 2016 in Cleveland. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Republican Presidential Nominee Donald Trump hugs his wife Melania Trump at the Republican National Convention, July 18, 2016 in Cleveland. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Delegates react to a speech at the Republican National Convention, July 19, 2016 in Cleveland. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Melania Trump speaks at the Republican National Convention, July 18, 2016 in Cleveland. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Florida delegates listen to speeches at the Republican National Convention, July 19, 2016 in Cleveland. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Security with Donald Trump Jr. at the Republican National Convention, July 19, 2016 in Cleveland. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Comedian Eric Andre, dressed as a Trump USA Freedom Kid is questioned by security at the Republican National Convention, July 19, 2016 in Cleveland. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Cleveland native and famed boxing promoter Don King at the Republican National Convention, July 19, 2016 in Cleveland. Landon Nordeman for TIME  An attendee photographed at Instagram's booth inside the Quicken Loans arena at at Republican National Convention, July 20, 2016 in Cleveland. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Wisconsin delegates enjoying the Republican National Convention, July 18, 2016 in Cleveland. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Media on the floor the floor at the Republican National Convention, July 18, 2016 in Cleveland. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Sheriff Joe Araibo, from Arizona, sports a tie clip in the shape of a Glock. Scenes from the floor at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Sean Hannity of Fox News, top, greets fans. Scenes at the Republican National Convention, July 18, 2016 in Cleveland. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Fashion on the floor at the Republican National Convention, July 18, 2016 in Cleveland. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Actor Scott Baio after his speech, on the floor at the Republican National Convention, July 18, 2016 in Cleveland. Landon Nordeman for TIME  California delegates on the floor at the Republican National Convention, July 19, 2016 in Cleveland. Landon Nordeman for TIME  An alternate delegate with nachos at the Republican National Convention, July 18, 2016 in Cleveland. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Scenes from the floor at the Republican National Convention, July 18, 2016 in Cleveland. Landon Nordeman for TIME  A member of the honor guard on the first day of the Republican National Convention, July 18, 2016 in Cleveland. Landon Nordeman for TIME  The delegation from Washington state on the floor at the Republican National Convention, July 19, 2016 in Cleveland. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Scenes from the floor at the Republican National Convention, July 19, 2016 in Cleveland. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Veterans for Trump supporter on the floor at the Republican National Convention, July 18, 2016 in Cleveland. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Boy Scouts of America at the opening of the third day of the Republican National Convention, July 20, 2016 at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Scenes from the floor at the Republican National Convention, July 19, 2016 in Cleveland. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Florida delegates on the floor at the Republican National Convention, July 18, 2016 in Cleveland. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Northern Mariana Island delegates on the floor at the Republican National Convention, July 19, 2016 in Cleveland. Landon Nordeman for TIME  KUTV's Heidi Hatch from Salt Lake City preps for a day on the floor covering the delegates from Utah. On the floor at the Republican National Convention, July 19, 2016 in Cleveland. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Scenes from the floor at the Republican National Convention, July 19, 2016 in Cleveland. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Scenes from the floor at the Republican National Convention, July 19, 2016 in Cleveland. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Scenes from the floor at the Republican National Convention, July 19, 2016 in Cleveland. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Cowboys for Trump on the floor at the Republican National Convention, July 19, 2016 in Cleveland. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Scenes from the floor at the Republican National Convention, July 19, 2016 in Cleveland. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Montana delegates on the floor at the Republican National Convention, July 19, 2016 in Cleveland. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Scenes from the floor at the Republican National Convention, July 18, 2016 in Cleveland. Landon Nordeman for TIME  California delegates on the floor at the Republican National Convention, July 19, 2016 in Cleveland. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Scenes from the floor at the Republican National Convention, July 18, 2016 in Cleveland. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump and his family celebrate the closing of the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Thursday, July 21, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Scenes from the floor at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Thursday, July 21, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  The balloon drop on the floor at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Thursday, July 21, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Delegates revel in the closing celebration on the floor at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Thursday, July 21, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  The mens room at the end of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Thursday, July 21, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME _Follow_ **_TIME_**_‘s photographers in real time during the RNC and DNC on Instagram (_[_@timelightbox_](http://instagram.com/timelightbox)_) and Snapchat (time\_mag)_ **_Landon Nordeman_**_‘s photographs have been exhibited at The Howard Greenberg Gallery and The Ullens Center for Contemporary Art in Beijing among other venues, and are in the collections of The Museum of Fine Arts Houston, and The Columbus Museum of Art. Follow him on_ [_Instagram_](https://www.instagram.com/landonnordeman/)_. And see more of Landon’s work covering the Trump campaign_ [_here_](http://time.com/4138761/donald-trump-supporters-rally-campaign-photos/)_._  Members of College Democrats of America pose for pictures in the Instagram/ Facebook lounge at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, on July 25, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Scenes from the floor at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Scenes from the floor at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Flowers on the floor at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  A hat landscape on the floor at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Scenes from the floor at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Scenes from the floor at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  A protestor in the Media Center of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Scenes on the floor at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Monday, July 25, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  French Fry delivery at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Monday, July 25, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Pizza at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Monday, July 25, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Cookies under wraps at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Scenes from the floor at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Students from the Eagle Academy on the stage at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Natalie Vowell, Delegate from St. Louis at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Monday, July 25, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Scenes from the floor at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Monday, July 25, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Scenes from the floor at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Scenes from the floor at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Reaction to Bernie endorsing Hillary at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Scenes from the floor at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Scenes from the floor at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Monday, July 25, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  North Carolina Roll Call at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Scenes from the floor at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  A scene literally from the floor at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Interfaith Prayer Room at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Monday, July 25, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Nan Ellen Nelson, left, and her mother Grace Nelson, the wife of Florida Senator, Bill Nelson at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Monday, July 25, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Scenes from the floor at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Scenes from the floor at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Scenes from the floor at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Monday, July 25, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Scenes from the floor at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Getting ready to step outside into the rain at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Monday, July 25, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Scenes from the floor at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Scenes from the floor at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Monday, July 25, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Banners on the shelf for future nights of the DNC at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Monday, July 25, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Scenes from the floor at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Monday, July 25, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Flags rolled up in a supply room at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Monday, July 25, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Scenes from the floor at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Monday, July 25, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Tape and cord as fashion accessories at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Monday, July 25, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Scenes from the floor at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Scenes from the floor at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Monday, July 25, 2016. 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