Fire Island

Fire Island is a photographic series documenting queer life, intimacy, and community on Fire Island, created during extended periods spent there as an artist and traveler. Through street photography and portraiture, I capture bodies in motion, moments of desire, joy, and vulnerability, and the unique way queer identity and disability intersect in a place that is both celebratory and liminal. The work foregrounds how queer disabled presence transforms space and challenges ideas about visibility, access, and belonging within one of the world’s most storied queer landscapes.

A man with a shaved head, beard, and tattoos wearing white sunglasses and a sleeveless shirt sitting at a table outdoors near a lake with umbrellas, trees, and boats in the background.
Young man with short dark hair and light skin wearing a white tank top, sitting at an outdoor table with his arms crossed and looking at the camera. In the background, there are other people socializing and a building with a striped yellow and white
A man wearing sunglasses and a white t-shirt sitting at a wooden table outdoors at a cafe or restaurant, with a yellow-striped awning above and others in the background.
Two men engaged in conversation among a group of people outdoors, one of whom is wearing a neck brace and gesturing with his hand.
Three men posing together outdoors with a person in drag sitting in front of them, smiling and enjoying a sunny day.
Two men are having a conversation outdoors at a social event. One man is dressed casually with shorts, a bracelet, glasses, and tattoos on his leg. The other man, who is shirtless with tattoos and a small panda fanny pack, is holding a drink and a st
Group of five diverse young adults, mostly shirtless or in revealing clothing, posing closely together outdoors with a modern building and greenery in the background.
Close-up of a person wearing a red and white striped tank top and navy shorts, holding a smartphone, at an outdoor event with a crowd of people in the background.
A performer with gray curly wig, sheer top, and high heels standing on a wooden platform in front of a crowd at an outdoor event, with string lights overhead.
A man with a beard wearing a cap, gray t-shirt with a pink pony and person riding it, and black shorts is pulling up his shirt to show his stomach at an outdoor event with other people in the background.
A group of people socializing outdoors, with some holding drinks, in a casual setting.
Wooden walkway surrounded by green plants and trees, with shadows cast on the path.
Two men with muscular, hairy midsections and colorful shirts standing outdoors in a grassy environment.
Ocean waves crashing onto sandy beach with a partly cloudy sky
Waves crashing on the sandy shore of a beach with the ocean extending to the horizon under a partly cloudy sky.
Zoomed in view of ocean waves crashing onto a sandy beach under a partly cloudy sky.
A wooden pathway through lush green bushes and trees with sunlight filtering through the leaves.
Close-up of a man wearing a white jacket with tiger prints, white underwear, standing outdoors among green plants, with sand on his skin.
A group of people wearing shorts and sneakers or sandals standing on a wooden dock or deck.
A young man sitting on a white wooden bench outdoors, leaning against a pine tree, looking at his smartphone, wearing sunglasses, a denim jacket, and denim shorts.
Person wearing a black fishnet swimsuit with cutouts, holding a drink and sunglasses, walking on a wooden dock at the water's edge.
A young man standing shirtless in a garden or backyard, holding a plant with a house in the background.
A shirtless young man with short black hair and multiple necklaces, including one with a Star of David charm, looks to the side while sitting in a field of tall green corn plants.
Young man sitting on a wooden railing at the beach, wearing a partially unbuttoned shirt and plaid shorts, with an overcast sky and ocean in the background.
Young man lying on a wooden railing by the beach, wearing unbuttoned shirt and plaid shorts, with ocean and cloudy sky in the background.
A man with short black hair and a serious expression, shirt open to reveal his chest and abs, standing outdoors against a cloudy sky and a wooden railing.
A wooden bench with a sign reading 'GROVE' and another sign that says 'Boardwalk ends use roadway' located in a lush, grassy area with tall reeds and greenery.
Dirt road with tall grass and trees on both sides, utility poles and power lines running along the right side, overcast sky.
A group of diverse young adults at an outdoor event, wearing casual summer clothing including tank tops and shorts, some holding drinks and interacting with each other.
Group of young men at an outdoor event, some wearing sunglasses, casual clothing, and sports jerseys, engaged in conversation.
Group of people gathered outdoors, some shirtless, under a colorful umbrella and palm trees, at a sunny event or festival.
A group of people at an outdoor event, with one man in a blue tank top holding a drink, and another man wearing sunglasses and a dark T-shirt with a logo, standing among others in casual summer clothing.
A group of people at a social gathering or party, with one shirtless man holding a drink and talking to others.
People gathered outdoors, some holding drinks, in casual summer clothing on a wooden deck.
A group of people at an outdoor social gathering, some holding drinks, with relaxed and casual clothing on a sunny day.
Sunset over the ocean with a clear sky and gentle waves.
A person wearing a bright yellow-green shirt and denim shorts standing on a wooden deck outdoors with tables, chairs, umbrellas, and a boat in the background.
Person with a colorful tattoo in lower back, wearing a fluorescent yellow crop top and light denim shorts, standing at an outdoor restaurant or bar near the water on a sunny day.
A wooden pathway through lush green trees and bushes with sunlight filtering through the leaves.
Three young men walking along a boardwalk near a park or marina on a sunny day. One is shirtless and wearing blue swim shorts, the others are dressed in casual summer clothes, and one is holding a magazine and wearing a white bucket hat. There are tr
People walking on a wooden sidewalk next to trees and utility poles on a sunny day.
Seven men in a swimming pool, holding a person in the center, against a backdrop of a cloudy sky and deck railing.
Group of men at an outdoor gathering, some holding drinks, and one man in a colorful shirt with sunglasses, shirt open, and a beard.
Group of people standing outdoors, dressed in casual summer clothing, some holding drinks, enjoying a social gathering.
Shirtless man wearing a black wide-brimmed hat with a chin strap, standing outdoors near a building with a window and white wall.
Two shirtless men standing on a sidewalk, one with a backpack hanging from his waist, in front of a building with a partially open door.
Four men in swimwear, holding drinks and chatting outdoors on a wooden deck.
A person is taking a photo of a shirtless man in rainbow-colored swimming trunks outside a storefront with clothing inside.
A man with tattoos on his legs and back wearing black underwear with text, standing outside a building with a camera hanging from his neck, with a woman in the background holding a drink.
A group of men at a social gathering, with one shirtless man holding a drink, engaged in conversation with others who are smiling and talking to him.
People dancing on a dock near a boat with a rainbow pride flag flying, during evening with cloudy sky.
A deer walking in a sunlit forest with dense green foliage and trees in the background.
Group of people standing on a wooden deck, dressed in summer clothing, engaging in conversation.
People gathered at an outdoor event, some holding drinks, wearing casual summer clothes.
A group of people outside, some wearing casual summer clothes, with one person in red shorts and a red shirt holding a drink, and others around him engaging or looking on.
A group of people at a social gathering, with one person in a yellow swimsuit holding their backside.
A man in a yellow speedo and green sunglasses standing confidently among a crowd at a party or social gathering.
Group of people socializing outdoors, some holding drinks, dressed in casual summer clothing and swimwear, with a party or gathering setting.
People socializing outdoors near a harbor with boats, some sitting under a blue umbrella, in the evening.
A group of young people standing in line outdoors, dressed in casual summer clothing on a wooden deck with a building in the background.
Person with short black hair wearing large round sunglasses and a pink knit polo shirt, sitting on a red outdoor chair, holding a bottle of water, in an outdoor setting near water and trees.
A garden fountain with water flowing into a pond, surrounded by lush green plants and trees, with a wooden chair and small lantern on a deck in the background.
Two shirtless men standing on a wooden dock by the water, posing for a photo on a sunny day, with a blue sky and calm water in the background.
Two men in swim trunks standing on a wooden dock, looking out over the water.
Woman with long braided hair standing amidst tall green grass or reeds, wearing a bright yellow dress and jewelry, with tattoos visible on her arms.
A shirtless man with tattoos and pink sunglasses standing in tall green grass, looking at the camera with a serious expression.
A shirtless person with tattoos, wearing sunglasses, and gold jewelry stands outdoors near the beach with blue sky and ocean in the background.
A shirtless person with sunglasses and tattoos leaning on a wooden railing at the beach.
Person with short dark hair, sunglasses, tattoos, and layered necklaces, shirtless, leaning on a wooden railing at the beach with ocean and sky in the background.
A shirtless man with long, blonde dreadlocks standing on a beach next to a wooden railing, with the ocean and blue sky in the background.
A man with a camera around his neck and a backpack, standing on a beach near a wooden railing, wearing a pink cap, sleeveless crop top, and camouflage shorts.
Three shirtless men walk barefoot on a wooden boardwalk in a garden area. One man wears black shorts, a black hat, and sandals, holding a phone. The second man wears black shorts and glasses, carrying shoes. The third man wears beige shorts, holding
Group of people at an outdoor poolside party on a sunny day, with some in the pool and others sitting on the edge.
Group of young adults at an outdoor pool party, some sitting in the pool and others standing around on the deck, with sunglasses and swimwear, enjoying drinks.
People gather by an outdoor poolside during a sunny day, some sitting on the edge with their feet in the water, others standing or sitting on lounge furniture, wearing swimsuits, sunglasses, and hats.
Two shirtless young men wearing sunglasses, standing outdoors, one holding a plastic cup and papers, with trees and a wooden structure in the background.
A man in a blue speedo holding a magazine and phone walking near a pool, with people sitting and swimming in the background.
Two men in casual summer clothing standing at the doorway of a cabin, with one touching the doorframe and the other holding a notebook, outdoors during the daytime.
A shirtless man wearing patterned swim trunks sits on a raised surface outside during daytime, holding a glass of water and spilling some over his head. There is a rain shower falling, and a natural green landscape is visible in the background.
A young man sitting outdoors on a wooden bench with tall grasses and a wooden fence behind him, wearing a navy T-shirt, gray shorts, and a gold necklace, with a relaxed expression.
Group of people socializing outdoors at a bar or event, some holding drinks, with a wooden deck floor and a bar area in the background.
Two men in casual summer clothing sitting on a sidewalk outside a store, holding drinks, with a towel draped over one man's shoulder and a backpack on the ground nearby.