17 Smoldering Photos Featuring Queer Men Who Love Cannabis
Uncover the seductive imagery of Alec White, where portraiture intertwines queerness and subculture.
Alec White, a 30-year-old photographer based in Los Angeles, sets himself apart by capturing raw, intimate, and personal moments. His work explores the intersection of queerness, cannabis culture, and the male form — creating a body of work that is both provocative and sensual. Alec's artistic journey began in a small conservative town in eastern Washington, where his semi-religious upbringing kept him sheltered, but through his love for film and television, he could envision a life for himself outside the confines of his immediate environment.
Initially, photography was a means to boost Alec's college resume, but it quickly evolved into a passion. Like many queer creatives, this passion was fueled by online communities of the Tumblr era — where fashion, celebrity, fandoms, and pornography were rampant. This eclectic mix of influences laid the foundation for his unique style, which blends elements of realism, surrealism, and sensuality.
Alec immersed himself in his photography and the Seattle queer art scene. This period of exploration began to shape his artistic vision as it was in Seattle that Alec began his notable series "Naked Boys Smoking Weed," a project that started as a personal pastime but quickly became a way for him to connect with other queer "stoners" in his community.
Alec's curious and contemplative nature shines through in his work, often featuring a cheeky and playful undertone. He describes his photographs as a way to romanticize his life and create a world where cross-sections in queer culture intersect and are celebrated.
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