Miami Beach

Miami Beach is a photographic series documenting public life along the shoreline, boardwalks, and Pride celebrations of South Florida. Working from my perspective as a queer disabled artist in a power wheelchair, I photograph bodies in motion, fleeting encounters, and the choreography of crowd, sun, and desire.

The project considers how access, visibility, and belonging operate in a highly public, highly aestheticized space. Miami Beach becomes both a stage and a contact zone where celebration, spectacle, intimacy, and vulnerability collide.

Close-up of a shirtless man with muscular build standing outdoors on a sunny day, with palm trees and a partly cloudy sky in the background.
A shirtless man with a beard and a black headwrap standing outdoors near palm trees with a cloudy sky in the background.
A shirtless man doing a handstand on parallel bars at a beach gym with other people exercising in the background.
Group of shirtless men and women on a beach with palm trees, standing near bicycles and sporting equipment, during daytime.
A man and a woman sitting on a low wall on a beach, with a palm tree nearby, in sunny weather.
A shirtless man with dark hair doing a tree pose with one leg bent and foot resting on knee, against a background of palm trees and cloudy sky at an outdoor location, with other people in the background.
Three shirtless men sitting on the beach, laughing and passing green coconuts, with a group of people exercising and palm trees in the background.
Two shirtless men on a beach, one with dreadlocks and the other with long hair, are standing and conversing. The man with long hair is holding a coconut on his shoulder. In the background, people are engaging in beach activities under a cloudy sky, w
A shirtless man in athletic shorts and black running shoes standing on a sandy beach, looking at his phone. In the background, other people are also shirtless and casual, with tropical palm trees and gym equipment around, suggesting a beach workout o
A shirtless man standing outdoors near a palm tree, with a blue bandana on his head, smiling at the camera, with sky, greenery, outdoor gym equipment, and blue sky in the background.
A shirtless man with tattoos, wearing a chain necklace, sitting outdoors near palm trees with a pair of colorful athletic shoes beside him.
Two shirtless men with athletic builds standing outdoors on sandy ground, looking towards a structure with white abstract sculptures in the background, under a partly cloudy sky.
Group of young people at a beach party, some shirtless, with palm trees in the background.
A man and woman sitting on a stone ledge in a park with palm trees, with other people sitting and walking nearby, suggesting a beach or coastal city environment.
Two shirtless men sitting on a stone wall at the beach, with palm trees and people in the background.
Two shirtless men sit on a stone ledge at the beach, facing away from the camera, with palm trees and other people in the background.
A shirtless man wearing sunglasses sitting on a concrete barrier at the beach, with palm trees and other people in the background.
Man sitting on a stone wall at the beach, watching people do acrobatic flips in the background.
A shirtless man wearing beige shorts and a pink face mask stands under large blue umbrellas at an outdoor dining area with many people seated at tables.
A shirtless man wearing beige pants, a pink face mask, and a necklace stands outdoors with a crowd in the background.
A shirtless man crouching down and smiling as a black dog wearing a service dog vest affectionately sniffs his face at an outdoor café with tables, chairs, and other patrons in the background.
A shirtless man with tattoos on his arm holding a leash attached to a dog on a beach with several people in the background and palm trees.
Person wearing a face mask, white t-shirt, and striped shorts, standing on a sidewalk and adjusting a yellow fire hydrant while holding a vehicle key in one hand. They have a camera hanging from their neck.
Group of people doing pull-ups on outdoor fitness bars at a beach, surrounded by palm trees.
A shirtless middle-aged man with gray hair and beard standing outdoors in front of palm trees, with a blue sky background, looking at the camera.
A shirtless older man with gray hair and a beard flexes his bicep while holding glasses and wearing workout gloves outdoors with palm trees in the background.
A shirtless man in gray shorts holding a camera at the beach with volleyball nets and a bag in the background.
A shirtless man with a camera, smiling, outdoors with a partly cloudy sky and greenery in the background.
Two shirtless young men sitting on a stone wall outdoors, with trees and a palm tree in the background. They are making hand signs and wearing necklaces, with one holding a phone.
A shirtless man with dreadlocks tied up in a red band, in a fighting stance outdoors with palm trees in the background.
A smiling, shirtless man with a beard and dreadlocks tied back, wearing red shorts, standing outdoors near palm trees, with a sunny sky and some other people in the background.
Back view of a shirtless man with dreadlocks, wearing red shorts, standing outdoors near palm trees.
A man is balancing on one hand on a grassy field, with his body extended vertically, wearing red shorts and no shirt. His other hand is touching the ground, and he is outdoors with trees and a fence in the background.
A shirtless man with tattoos wearing a white cap and beaded necklace, standing outdoors with palm trees and a blue sky in the background.
Three young men stand outdoors on a sunny day, looking at a smartphone held by the person on the left. Two of them wear red athletic pants, and one is dressed in white and red. Palm trees and colorful umbrellas are visible in the background.
Two shirtless men with tattoos and long hair, one with dreadlocks and the other with a bun, standing outdoors, smiling and gesturing, with a colorful building in the background.
Two young men with dreadlocks outdoors, one smiling and showing his hand with rings, the other holding a Sprite soda can, both wearing casual tanks and shorts.
Two men with tattoos and dreadlocks, casually dressed, standing outdoors near a bench, one holding a can of Sprite and the other sitting on the bench.
A shirtless man in black shorts walking outdoors near palm trees, with another person sitting in a wheelchair nearby.
A man with a beard stretching on a beach with palm trees and a blue sky in the background.
A shirtless man wearing a black cap, white watch, and black shoes kneeling outdoors near palm trees.
A shirtless young man with curly hair wearing red headphones and black shorts, sitting on a park bench outdoors, looking at his phone with a confused expression.
Young man sitting shirtless on a park bench, wearing black shorts and red headphones, looking at his phone.
A shirtless man wearing a dark blue cap sitting by a stone ledge on a sunny day at the beach, with palm trees in the background.
A shirtless man sitting cross-legged on a concrete surface at the beach, drinking from a large water bottle, with palm trees and people in the background.
Back view of a shirtless man wearing a green cap with blue text, standing outdoors on a sunny day.
Older shirtless man sitting on a bench at the beach, talking on his cellphone, with a coffee cup on the ground nearby, wearing blue running shoes, shorts, and a fitness tracker.
A muscular man and a woman walking on a sidewalk in a sunny park with palm trees, wearing athletic clothes. The man is shirtless, carrying a white bag, and the woman is wearing a camouflage sports bra and black shorts.
A shirtless person with tattoos, standing outdoors in front of palm trees and blue sky.
Three muscular men with tattoos and shorts standing outdoors with palm trees in the background.
A man dressed in athletic gear, sitting on a volleyball court with a net in the background, looking at a smartphone.
Person stretching or warming up on a coastal sports court with a boat in the background.
Silhouettes of palm trees against a sunset sky.
A smiling woman in a black sports bra and leggings with a prosthetic leg, standing next to a smiling shirtless man with tattoos and a prosthetic leg, giving a thumbs up, with palm trees and other people in the background.
Back of a shirtless man with tattoos, wearing a cap, sitting outdoors with palm trees in the background. The shirt has a graphic of a person on a dirt bike and the words 'Rest In Power' and '@VAAOFitness'.
A man with long curly hair, a beard, and sunglasses, wearing a hat, sitting outdoors on a ledge, holding a Cherry Oreo cookie in his right hand, a bag of chips in his left, wearing a sleeveless black shirt and shorts, with tattoos on his arms and leg
A shirtless man with tattoos, wearing sunglasses, a patterned hat, and a black sleeveless shirt, sitting outdoors with a palm tree in the background, holding money in his hands.
Tatted shirtless man with braided hair and gold jewelry, looking to the side outdoors.
A man with tattoos on his arms and chest, wearing gold necklaces, leaning forward outdoors with palm trees in the background.
Close-up of a person sitting outdoors on a stone surface, wearing light blue shorts, with a tanned back and clouds in the background.
A man doing pull-ups on outdoor gym equipment with palm trees in the background, shirtless and wearing gray shorts.
A shirtless man with curly hair and sunglasses resting on his head sitting outdoors with palm trees in the background.
A muscular, shirtless older man with tattoos, wearing a gold necklace with an evil eye pendant, a wristwatch, and a bracelet, is posing outdoors with palm trees in the background.
Back view of a shirtless man wearing blue shorts at a tropical outdoor event, with palm trees and other people in workout or athletic attire in the background.
Two young men wearing sunglasses sitting outdoors, one in a white t-shirt and the other shirtless with tattoos, holding a phone, with trees in the background.
A young man with curly hair and a beard, wearing a cross necklace, smiling and flexing his biceps at the beach, surrounded by palm trees and other people in the background.
A shirtless man with curly hair, a beard, and a cross necklace standing on a beach with palm trees and lifeguard stations in the background.
A man with tattoos, sunglasses, and a beard sitting on a beach wall, holding a water bottle and a phone, with a volleyball court and trees in the background on a sunny day.
A man with tattoos, beard, and sunglasses sitting on a stone wall at a beach volleyball court under a blue sky with green trees in the background, sunscreen bottle, and face mask on the ground near him.
A shirtless man with a muscular build, wearing black shorts and a watch, holding a white object in each hand on a sunny beach with palm trees and other people in the background.
Four police officers standing on a sunny beachside promenade with palm trees, people in swimwear, and a cyclist in the background.
American flag flying on a sunny day with palm trees and a crane visible in the background.
A person sitting on a stone bench near a trash can at a park with palm trees and a group of people in the background.
A muscular man wearing red shorts, sunglasses, and a chain with a cross, looking at his hand outdoors near a white and red building.
Close-up of a shirtless man wearing red shorts and a silver chain with a cross, standing outdoors near a white trailer, a tripod camera, and construction equipment, with blue sky and trees in the background.
A photographer takes photos of a muscular man wearing red underwear and sunglasses at a beachside location with tropical trees, a white and red building, and a bright blue sky.
A muscular man in red underwear with sunglasses, jewelry, and a cross necklace, standing outdoors on a sunny day, looking at his phone near a tripod camera, with a white building with red accents and palm trees in the background.
Group of young men walking outdoors in casual summer clothing, some wearing flip-flops and shorts, one holding a basketball, in a sunny urban setting.
People playing beach volleyball on sandy shore with green foliage in background, sunny sky.
Two people playing beach volleyball at the net, jumping to hit the ball, with three others watching in the background on a sandy beach under a clear blue sky.
Group of tall palm trees with green fronds against a clear blue sky.
A shirtless man with tattoos on his arm, wearing a navy blue cap and ripped jeans, sitting on a park bench, reading a book, with a paper bag and a water bottle beside him on the bench, in a sunny outdoor setting with palm trees and buildings in the b
A shirtless man with tattoos, wearing a Converse cap, sits on a park bench using a tablet, with a paper bag and a bag of snacks beside him, in a sunny outdoor setting with palm trees and buildings in the background.
A person wearing shorts, white socks, and sneakers holding a stack of pizza boxes at an outdoor dining area. People are sitting at tables with drinks in the background.