CRIPFAG

I make the images I wish existed. For years, people praised my work but wouldn’t hire me — not because of my art, but because they didn’t think someone as severely disabled as me could “do the job.” After graduating with my BFA, I stopped photographing for almost five years, until I turned 30 and realized waiting for permission was pointless. If no one was going to give me space, I’d make my own.

That’s how CripFag was born — a series of unapologetic portraits of queer disabled desire, told from the only perspective that mattered: mine. I use my own body, my wheelchair, my lovers, and even my medical gear to turn intimacy and interdependence into erotic power. These aren’t stories for outsiders to sanitize — they’re for us, by us.

Jerry Saltz called my work “among the most unshakable new art I’ve seen in years… I can’t get his images out of my head.” Neither can anyone else. My images are raw, physical, and unapologetic — because bodies like mine belong everywhere: in bed, in public, and in the canon of queer art.

A close-up of a person's face with blue eyes, light skin, freckles, and short brown hair, being touched on the cheek by a hand with dark skin and rings, with the person's tongue sticking out.
A man with glasses lying in bed with a blanket, watching a projector, with a black dog resting beside him. The room is dimly lit with a bedside lamp.
A shirtless man wearing shorts, socks, and white sneakers, standing on a wooden bench in a lush green outdoor setting with dense foliage.
A person sitting on a wooden bench in a dense green forest, wearing a backpack with equipment, facing away from the camera.
A shirtless man kneeling on one knee inside an ambulance, attending to a person seated in a wheelchair with their head down, while a paramedic looks on.
A white van with a ramp extended to the ground, parked in an urban area with tall buildings at dusk. Inside the van, a shirtless man is kneeling, and a woman is sitting on the bench seat, looking at her phone.
Three nude men on a sandy beach with ocean waves in the background, one lying on his back and two leaning over him, engaged in a sexual act.
Three men are on a beach, two are naked and one is lying down with visible tattoos, while the other two are kneeling and appear to be engaging with him in an intimate manner.
Two men, one in a motorized wheelchair and the other kneeling beside him, are enjoying a nighttime ride outdoors. The man in the wheelchair is shirtless with tattoos and is smiling as he rides the motorized wheelchair, while the other man, wearing a
A bald man with blue eyes lying on his back among purple flowers, looking directly at the camera.
A shirtless man standing outdoors next to a wooden fence, with a bicycle and a small backpack on the ground nearby, surrounded by green plants.
A man getting a hair dye treatment outdoors with a tattooed man applying orange dye to his head, while the seated man looks serious.
Three men, one sitting shirtless on a lounge chair, being bathed by two other men outdoors. The seated man has orange hair and tattoos, with a collapsed face and relaxed posture. The men bathing him are tattoos, one with dark skin and the other with
A man with light orange hair sitting outdoors on a lounge chair, getting a shower on his head. He is unclothed, with tattoos on his chest and arm, and appears to be drying himself or adjusting his position. There are two other partially visible men,
A shirtless man with tattoos sitting in a motorized wheelchair on a wooden pathway surrounded by greenery.
A man with blonde hair and freckles lying in a bed of tall green grass, with a black headrest and connected wires near his shoulder.
Two shirtless men, one sitting in a motorized wheelchair and the other standing next to him, are taking a mirror selfie in a well-lit room with large window panels. The man in the wheelchair has a beard and tattoos, while the standing man is holding
A group of seven shirtless men sitting closely outdoors on a wooden bench surrounded by green trees.
Seven shirtless men sitting and lying on an outdoor sectional sofa on a wooden deck surrounded by greenery.
Two shirtless men, one with Asian features and dark hair and the other with light skin and blonde hair, close together outdoors surrounded by greenery. The dark-haired man gently holds the blonde man's face while resting their heads together, both lo
A man relaxing in a swimming pool on a yellow floatation device with a husky dog sitting on his lap, near a wooden deck.
A man with a disability in a swimming pool surrounded by three other people, a dog on a ramp, and a yellow flotation device.
A man sitting outdoors with a yellow flotation device and a woman in pink shorts leaning over, filling the device with water from a hose.
Group of six nude men sitting and kneeling on and around a platform against a stone wall background.
Four naked men with varying skin tones and hairstyles are posed against a stone wall. One man is sitting on his knees with his back to the wall, while the others are positioned around him in a close, intimate manner. They are in a dimly lit room with
A group of naked men are in an intimate and sexual situation, involving multiple people. The setting appears to be a basement or similar room with a stone wall background and a patterned rug on the floor.
Two shirtless men on a beach, one with light skin lying on the sand with tattoos, and the other with dark skin standing behind him with his hand on the first man's chest, ocean and cloudy sky in the background.
Two men on a beach with ocean waves in the background. One man is sitting in the water holding the other in his arms. It appears to be sunset or sunrise.
A man lying on an examination table with medical markings on his chest, an orange tube inserted into his groin area, and a blue sheet underneath.
A man with tattoos kneeling nude on a concrete floor, looking up at the camera. There is a bed with purple bedding behind him.
A shirtless man with tattoos performing oral sex on another person, with an orange condom. The scene appears to be in a room with a purple sheet on a bed.
A nude man is lying on a bed while another man is bent over him, kissing his genital area. The room has several photographs hanging on the wall behind them, including large portrait and landscape pictures.
Two shirtless men, one with glasses and a beard, the other with tattoos and a backwards cap, posing closely against a chain-link fence.
Two shirtless individuals, one with light skin and red hair with a cigarette in mouth, the other with dark skin and short black hair, standing close together against a plain gray background.
Two shirtless men, one on a wheelchair with a communication device, and the other standing, smiling and holding a chain connected to the wheelchair, inside a room with large windows showing a cityscape and clear sky.
A man is sitting on a lift assisted by another man, with the seated man in a blue swing attached to a home exercise machine, in a bedroom.
Two men with one shirtless man smiling at the other man who is seated in a wheelchair in a room with supplies in the background.
Two shirtless men with tattoos are in a medical setting, with one man lying on a hospital bed and the other examining him. A chain and blue strap are hanging in front of them, and medical equipment is visible.
A shirtless man with a child on his back, inside a room with a bed, a lamp, and a TV in the background. The child is wearing colorful socks and has their arms raised over the man's head.
Two nude men in a bedroom, one standing and holding the other's foot with a towel, with sunlight coming through a window in the background.
Two shirtless men in a bedroom, one lying on the bed and the other standing and touching the other's leg.
Two men, one black and one white, relaxing on a wooden deck near the ocean. The black man is sitting on the lap of the white man, who is reclining in a yellow lifeguard rescue sled. The scene is sunny with a clear blue sky, and a building and ocean a
Four naked men are in a wooden outdoor shower, with water pouring on them, engaging in intimate activity.
Two shirtless men with tattoos sharing an intimate moment under a shower, with greenery and a wooden fence in the background.
Three shirtless men are closely gathered outdoors, with two men leaning in towards the third man who is sitting in a chair, looking up at them, on a sunny day in a garden setting with a wooden fence and green foliage in the background.
Two men engaging in an intimate act outdoors, with one man sitting on a chair and the other man straddling him.
Man with tattoos floating on his back in a swimming pool, looking up at the camera.
Two men, one in a wheelchair, embracing and holding each other in front of a glass door with white curtains, natural light coming through.
Two men lying on a blue sofa in a living room, embracing each other. One man is shirtless and wearing a medical catheter, the other is also shirtless. There is a blanket with a floral pattern on the side of the sofa, and a flat-screen TV with objects
A naked man with tattoos lying upside down on a bed, looking directly at the camera, while another man stands behind him.
Two shirtless men, one with fair skin and one with darker skin, engaged in an intimate pose on a bed with light-colored sheets. The man with fair skin is lying on his back, looking into the camera, while the man with darker skin is positioned above h
A shirtless young man with gloves holding a cleaning product standing over an older man lying on a bed, which has a blue sheet and a black tail attached to the man.
Three shirtless men with leaf crowns, surrounded by greenery and trees, standing close together in a natural outdoor setting.
A man in a wheelchair talking to a shirtless man in front of a bathroom mirror, with another woman visible in the reflection.
Two shirtless men in a bathroom, one on a wheelchair, getting ready with makeup and brushes, reflected in a mirror, with a camera set up in the background.
A man with short brown hair and tattoos on his shoulder, sitting on a chair, with his head near a standing naked man who has a hairy chest and abdomen, in front of a plain background.
A shirtless man with short hair and tattoos on his shoulder is performing oral sex on another naked man with dark skin, standing with his hand on the other's head. They are in a well-lit room with shadows cast on the wall.
Group of four men on a beach, one man is being held by the others, with a woman sitting in the background under an umbrella.
Close-up of two shirtless men, one with a mustache and freckles, with tattoos on the chest, one leaning in and the other slightly smiling.
Close-up of two shirtless men, one older with freckles and the other younger, with the younger resting his head on the older man's shoulder.
A person with short brown hair holding their head and neck, showing a scar on the back of their neck.
Two people hugging; one person's face pressed against the other's shoulder, with hands gently holding the other's shoulders.
A man sitting on a teal couch with a black dog lying across his lap, in a cluttered living room with magazines on a wooden coffee table and framed photos on the wall.
A man in a wheelchair is receiving a bath from another nude man in a white shower with white tiles.
Two nude men in a bathroom, one standing and washing the other's head, while the man seated is in a wheelchair with tattoos on his chest.
Two shirtless men sitting together hugging in front of a fireplace with ivy and wood-paneled walls, illuminated by wall sconces, with a framed painting of a sailing ship above the fireplace.
A topless person holding a piece of clothing facing a man in a wheelchair surrounded by bookshelves in a library.
A man in a wheelchair and a shirtless man are in a library aisle between bookshelves. The shirtless man is standing on the wheelchair, leaning over to kiss the man in the wheelchair, who is looking up at him.
A man in a wheelchair, shirtless and with tattoos, seated between two nude men wearing black masks and harnesses, standing with their backs to the camera, in front of a blue garage door.
Three naked men cuddling on a bed in a warmly lit hotel room with orange walls and a wall-mounted lamp.
Three shirtless men with tattoos engaging in sexual activity in a white tiled shower, with one man receiving oral sex and the other two kissing and touching.
Three naked men in a shower appearing to engage in a sexual activity.
Two men are on a sandy beach with an old brick building and a smokestack in the background. One man is holding the other in his arms, both smiling at the camera. The man holding is wearing navy shorts and striped sandals, while the other man is weari
A man with tattoos and no shirt sitting in a motorized wheelchair in a grassy area surrounded by trees.
A shirtless man with tattoos lying on green grass, looking at the camera.
A shirtless man with tattoos, in a wheelchair, wearing a ball gag and collar, making a gesture with his right hand, against a metal slat background.
Naked man lying face down on a blue mattress with wetness stains, in a dark room.
A man in a wheelchair wearing a striped tank top, shorts, a blue cap labeled 'BOB', and rainbow accessories, surrounded by a crowd of diverse people at a pride event on a city street.
A shirtless man is sitting on a chair with a person in front of him, in a cluttered bedroom.
Two nude men lying in bed, one kissing the other's cheek and the other looking into the camera, with a wooden headboard and white bedding.
Three naked adults lying closely together on a bed, embracing each other.
Two naked men engaging in consensual intimate activity on a bed in a bright room with large windows and beige carpet.
A woman with dreadlocks is kneeling on a bed with a blue bedspread, leaning over a man lying on his back. The room has a white headboard, a floor lamp, a framed photo collage, and a nightstand with various objects. Sunlight comes through a window, ca
Close-up of two people engaging in a sexual act.
Close-up of a person's back and buttocks with detailed skin texture
Two men engaging in a sexual act on a bed in a bedroom with a blue bedspread, white walls, and personal items on a desk.
Two men engaged in an intimate act on a bed with blue sheets and pillows, in a bedroom lit by natural sunlight.
A reflection of a woman in a double-pane window, with city buildings and blue sky in the background.
A shirtless man with tattoos on his chest lying on a bed with a blue pillow, smiling with his eyes partially closed, as another person touches his face.
A shirtless man with tattoos lying on a bed with blue sheets, smiling at the camera, with a tissue held against his abdomen.
A shirtless man with tattoos lies on a bed, while a woman with dreadlocks leans over him, touching his face, and they are about to kiss in a sunlit room.
A person wearing a mask and harness is kneeling on the floor, holding the hand of another person whose hand is near their face. The person with the mask is licking the other person's hand.
Back view of a person with short, wavy blonde hair, wearing a black leather harness with a metal ring on the back, standing against a white tiled wall.
Person with blonde hair rinsing hair in shower, wearing a black harness, with water and shampoo in hair, in a white tiled shower.
Medical lift stand with chains and hooks in front of a large window showing city buildings.
A man standing naked inside a room with large windows, a black blindfold covering his eyes, and a harness with chains attached hanging on a frame behind him.
A close-up of a metal hook hanging from a chain against a cloudy sky, with buildings and trees in the blurred background.
Close-up of a person’s back and buttocks with a large metal nail through the gluteal cleft, wearing a chain around the neck.
A person in a wheelchair has another person standing in front of them, both appear to be nude in a bedroom with large windows and an urban city skyline in the background.
Two shirtless men posing closely together outdoors, with green foliage in the background. One man is holding a medical emergency splint, and the other has a pacemaker in his chest. The man on the left has a tattoo on his shoulder and is using a call
A shirtless man with tattoos and glasses holding a phone, with a large black tube in his mouth connected to medical or sensory equipment, has two people close to him, one resting her head on his shoulder. The scene appears intimate and possibly medic
Two men in wheelchairs at an outdoor swimming pool, one man is shirtless and sunglasses, the other has a shirt and is looking at a phone, both are by the poolside, with buildings and lounge chairs in the background.
A man in a wheelchair and a woman wearing a black helmet are in an art studio. The man is sitting and looking at the camera, while the woman is naked, kneeling on the floor, and touching the white gallery wall.
A man in a blue suit and gray shirt, with whipped cream on his face, sitting behind and holding a large, muscular man's chest in a wood-paneled room.
A man in a wheelchair is in a room with artistic and colorful lighting, with a person bending over in front of him. The man appears to be observing or participating in an activity.
A man, in a wheelchair, dancing on a pole in a dimly lit room with colorful disco lights.
A man is in a wheelchair performing a pole dance in a dimly lit room with colorful lights and a black and white mural on the wall.
A shirtless man holding a woman close as he dances with her at a nightclub or bar, with a pole visible in the background and blue lighting.
A man performing a pole dance in a room with a dark, artistic mural and colorful lighting, with an individual sitting in a wheelchair watching.
A man lying on a bed with legs spread, tattooed arm visible, in a room with colorful lighting, a large wall mural, and a person in black attire with electronic equipment in the background.
Naked man lying on a bed with legs spread wide, illuminated by blue and purple lighting.
A man in a wheelchair performing a pole dance move in a dimly lit room with colorful lighting, while another person is visible in a mirror above.
Closet with hospital or medical equipment, supplies, and cleaning supplies stored inside.
Medical supplies and personal care items on a white bedside table include medication bottles, ear inserts, a box of tissues, a glass with a straw, a face mask, scissors, and a small white drawer unit with various medical items.
A medical IV catheter hanging over the edge of a white padded headboard, with a picture frame containing multiple photos on the wall above.
A bedside table next to a bed with a white headboard, cluttered with medical supplies, a glass with a straw, a black case, sprays, boxes, and a small storage drawer. Sunlight partially illuminates the scene.
Accessible bathtub with a built-in seat, grab bar, and bottles of bath products on the ledge. There are pink and green bath accessories inside and a handheld shower attached to the wall.