Check out these amazing photographs of the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. They were taken by Seattle-based Nate Gowdy, who previously photographed Bernie Sanders for his TIME magazine cover. He also (humble brag) previously shot some fine work for the Stranger.

Democratic delegates from California during the first day of the DNC at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on July 25th, 2016.
Democratic delegates from California during the first day of the DNC at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on July 25th, 2016. Nate Gowdy
Senator Al Franken and Sarah Silverman.
Senator Al Franken and Sarah Silverman. Nate Gowdy
Democratic delegates during the first day of the Democratic National Convention.
More Democratic delegates. Nate Gowdy
Interim DNC Chair Donna Brazile.
Interim DNC Chair Donna Brazile. Nate Gowdy
First lady Michelle Obama.
First lady Michelle Obama. Nate Gowdy
More Democratic delegates.
More Democratic delegates. Nate Gowdy
And more Democratic delegates.
And more Democratic delegates. Nate Gowdy
And more Democratic delegates.
And more Democratic delegates. Nate Gowdy

Nate Gowdy’s photography can be found on his website and on Instagram.