Instinct Magazine
Gay Fire Island: It's Good to Be Us Book by koitzExplore the cover of Gay Fire Island: It's Good to Be Us by koitz, a photography book celebrating LGBTQ+ life, culture, and community on Fire Island.
Instinct Magazine spotlights Gay Fire Island, koitz's acclaimed coffee table book celebrating fourteen summers in Cherry Grove and Fire Island Pines. The feature highlights the book's vibrant photography, capturing both iconic personalities and everyday moments that define life on Fire Island. From legendary drag performers and nightlife to quiet beach scenes and longtime residents, the article praises Koitz's ability to document the island's beauty, spirit, and sense of community. It also traces his career in New York photography, emphasizing how years of photographing Fire Island resulted in one of the most comprehensive visual celebrations of its LGBTQ+ culture.