Erotic photo essay project 2025

This project started in March 2025. After turning thirty-five, feeling strong enough after a car accident that has left me disabled and the growing anti-queer sentiment, I decided to pick up my camera and try my hand once again at portrait photography.

The project aims to capture queer men and non-binary folks practicing various kinks and fetishes, the devious parts of their sexual expression. For many years there has been a narrative that family-friendly, TV-ready homosexuals are just like their straight counterparts. But I want to rebel against that narrative. I do want to participate in a homogenous culture that perpetuates some of the worst ills of humanity.

Each of these photosets includes a short essay about the experience with my model.

So, I am here to capture queers in defiance of that narrative.

My work and style has been inspired by the photographer Bob Mizer, most famous for his work in Physique Pictorial during a time when gay pornography was illegal. The time when this project started, there has been increasing discussion on censorship in the United States. I fear that we may one day roll back to the time of Mizer, but that is also why I feel compelled to continue this project. However, I aim to take photos of the people who reflect the community around me which means different races, sizes and ages.

If you would like to participate in this project and are in the LA metropolitan area, please contact me.