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Jae
@jaehanley.social
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Product Designer, Web Developer and nerd.
Proud black trans woman 🏳️‍⚧️
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Walking around shots

#streetphotography
A close-up view of a tall building’s façade bathed in warm sunlight, showing repeating rows of windows with small balconies and air-conditioning units. The grid-like pattern creates a strong sense of rhythm and symmetry. A city basketball court viewed through a chain-link fence, with several people playing under a pale evening sky. In the background, red brick apartment buildings with graffiti and fire escapes line the block.
November 9, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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Making decorations because my son says we aren’t done with Halloween
A hand-drawn collage features blue marker doodles on tan and white paper. The main cutout is a cartoon skeleton with simple bones and a waving hand. Around it are small ghost-like creatures with rounded heads and short legs, one with a single eye and another with sharp teeth. At the top right is an open eye with lashes and a smile drawn inside the pupil.
November 6, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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This graph, which shows a rise in liberal identification, a flat trend in conservative identification, and a decrease in moderate identification comes from a policy doc about how Democrats should be more conservative and I want to put my head through a wall.

www.politico.com/f/?id=000001...
Line graph titled “U.S. Political Ideology Identification, 1992–2024,” showing the percentage of Americans identifying as conservative, moderate, or liberal from 1992 to 2024. The green line for “Very conservative/Conservative” stays near 35–40%, ending at 37% in 2024. The blue dashed line for “Moderate” begins around 40% in 1992 and gradually declines to 34%. The dark blue line for “Very liberal/Liberal” rises steadily from about 17% in 1992 to 25% in 2024. The chart is based on Gallup telephone interview data.
October 31, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Opened up Waze for the first time in years and got jumped scared by my avatar from 7 years ago.
The author of the post as she appeared seven years ago. The author of the post as she appears today.
October 18, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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Some more from the set

#photography #fisheye
The author leans forward with her chin resting on her hand, her gaze thoughtful and steady. She wears a floral-patterned top with gold and blue tones, round glasses, and red lipstick, framed by the circular distortion of a fisheye lens. The author raises both fists toward the camera, one in sharp focus due to the fisheye perspective. Her confident expression, floral top, and red lips give the portrait a bold, defiant energy against the dark backdrop. The author sits cross-legged with one arm draped across her knee, looking directly at the camera. Her floral top glows warmly under the light, with her hand enlarged by the lens, adding depth and intimacy to the image. The author reclines with her long hair cascading over one shoulder, one arm extended toward the camera in a relaxed yet powerful pose. The dramatic lighting highlights the gold and blue details of her top and the calm intensity in her expression.
October 16, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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A series of portraits in fisheye. I think I’ve started to figure out posing and placement well for the lens, though it’s real tough in a studio setting

#photography #fisheye
The author sits cross-legged against a dark background, leaning forward toward the camera through a fisheye lens. She wears a long-sleeved top with a gold, blue, and brown floral pattern, large aviator glasses, and red lipstick. The lighting creates a circular vignette around her. The author leans back slightly, one arm draped over her knee, gazing upward. Her floral top and glasses catch the light against the deep black backdrop, emphasizing her confident, contemplative expression. The author reclines gracefully with one arm curved behind her and one leg folded under her. Her floral top glows under a spotlight, while her bare foot and the fisheye lens add a sense of intimacy and depth to the portrait. The author turns her head to the side, gazing into the distance. Her patterned top and glasses are illuminated against the dark background, with soft rim lighting highlighting her profile and the texture of her hair.
October 16, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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Also, my wife Sharee Miller, is launching two books today, Curlfriends: Back in Business, and Jordan’s Perfect Haircut. She’s awesome, they’re awesome, and NGL, Curlfriends as a series is pretty hype.
The front cover of Curlfriends: Back in Business The front cover of Jordan’s Perfect Haircut
October 7, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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This billboard went up at The Highline at 18th street. There’s no write up about it yet, so no clue about the artist. But it’s nice to see something new that’s trans positive.
A large, colorful mural depicting six joyful figures roller-skating against a vibrant backdrop of swirling shapes, stars, and explosions of pink, orange, and blue. Each figure wears bold, expressive clothing in different colors, radiating energy and movement. The mural stands on an urban street surrounded by modern glass buildings and city traffic below.
October 7, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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Headshots from an alternate HRT anniversary shoot that I wasn’t super happy with. These came out cute though.

#photography #selfportrait
Jae long locs and glasses smiles softly at the camera. She wears a red-and-white striped sleeveless dress and a delicate gold necklace, set against a dark background. Portrait of Jae wearing glasses and a striped red dress, her expression serious as she looks directly into the camera.
October 4, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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I decided to get a Canon/Sony mount adapter, so now I get to use my old lenses for my Canon DSLRs on my Sony A7C, including my fisheye. So, I decided to have some fun with it.
A fisheye view of people walking along an urban park pathway flanked by modern glass-and-brick buildings curving dramatically toward the sky. Sunlight glints off the windows, and trees frame the top edge. A low fisheye shot of the author in a long black dress sitting among greenery in an urban park. She looks off to the side with modern buildings curving dramatically in the background under a wide blue sky. A fisheye street view showing cars and a yellow taxi at an intersection surrounded by modern glassy buildings. The sky is bright blue with streaky clouds, and traffic lights and street signs angle overhead. A fisheye shot looking upward at the author lounging on a wooden bench in a pleated black dress. The perspective emphasizes the flowing lines of her outfit and the surrounding tall buildings curving inward against the sky.
October 3, 2025 at 2:42 AM
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Today marks four years of being on HRT, and to celebrate I took some portraits. So happy to have come this far.
The author with long locs and glasses poses against a black backdrop, gazing intently at the camera. She wears a patterned black-and-white dress with leaf-like designs, bold red lipstick, and a chunky gold chain necklace. A portrait of the author in the black-and-white patterned dress, seated with one hand on her leg and the other on her hip. She looks directly at the camera, her expression confident and composed. The author leans slightly forward, offering a softer expression with a faint smile. Her patterned dress, glasses, and gold necklace stand out against the dark background. A close-up portrait where the author extends her arm toward the camera, partly out of frame. She wears the same patterned dress, glasses, and gold necklace, her gaze steady and serious.
October 1, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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Some in progress video from the class.
September 29, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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I took a tufting class today, happy with what I came away with.
A tufted design in progress on a fabric frame, showing a blue cartoon cloud with big black eyes, red cheeks, and a small mouth. Below, a paper sketch of the same cloud design is clipped for reference. Loose blue yarn and spools sit underneath the frame. The finished tufted piece of the cartoon cloud, now fluffy and textured. The cloud is bright blue with darker blue outlines, wide black-and-white eyes, red cheeks, and a small black mouth. Yarn trimmings are scattered on the floor below. The author smiles at the camera while taking a selfie in front of her tufted cartoon cloud project. She wears a bright orange sleeveless top, and the half-finished blue cloud with red cheeks is visible behind her on the frame.
September 28, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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Keeping calm
The author with long locs and glasses looks directly at the camera with a serious expression. She wears a green T-shirt with the word “CALM” written in bold white letters decorated with small daisy flowers.
September 22, 2025 at 3:46 AM
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Assorted loosies
#photograhy
Wooden beams arranged in a geometric grid pattern against a bright blue sky. The beams are tinted with a cool blue tone, and their knots and grain are visible. The perspective looks upward through the gaps, creating a layered, abstract architectural view. A lush forest scene with dense green foliage surrounding a still pond. A leaning tree extends diagonally over the water, its reflection mirrored almost perfectly on the pond’s surface. Foreground branches partially frame the view, adding depth to the layered greenery. Black-and-white photo of a motorboat speeding across open water, leaving a trail of white wake. In the foreground, a rocky breakwater juts into the sea, lined with seabirds perched on the rocks. The horizon stretches flat under a vast, lightly clouded sky. A tall, illuminated skyscraper rises above the city skyline at dusk, glowing in warm light against a deep blue sky. The building is framed by dark silhouettes of leafy trees, while the surrounding high-rises sparkle with countless lit windows.
September 14, 2025 at 3:06 AM
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It's our sixth wedding anniversary today. I'm so lucky to be married to such an amazing, wonderful person like you, @coilyandcute.bsky.social
Jae and her wife Sharee smiling for a selfie outdoors on a sunny day. Both have long hair and wear glasses. Jae, on the left, wears a black dress with the red strap of a purse over her shoulder. Sharee, on the right, wears a denim jacket, layered necklaces, and a pearl necklace. Behind them, lush green trees and tall city buildings are visible in the distance.
August 31, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Lunch break selfies

#selfie #photography #portraitphotogaphy
Reflection of a woman standing outdoors, captured in the large segmented windows of a modern building. She holds her phone up to take the photo, surrounded by lush greenery and flowers. The glass also reflects curved balconies and other people walking nearby, creating a layered, painterly effect. Reflection of a woman taking a photo with her phone in a glass window. She has long dreadlocks, wears glasses, a black jacket, and carries a red bag. Behind her, leafy green trees fill the background. Two other people walk by—one in a bright orange hat, the other in a purple shirt.
August 29, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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“Hormones don’t do anything”
A photo of Jae before HRT A photo of Jae after HRT
August 20, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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No outlet

#photography #landscape #cityscape
A view from inside a car showing a residential street intersection with a crosswalk in the foreground. On the left is a light blue wooden house with multiple windows, and in the distance, a city skyline with several tall buildings is visible against a clear blue sky. Power lines cross overhead, and there are parked cars along the street.​​​
August 12, 2025 at 4:13 AM
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I tried a two tone lipstick thing today. Didn’t quite work, but I learned some lessons
The author with long, dark locs and bold dark lipstick takes a selfie outdoors in bright sunlight. She wears large, translucent glasses, a sleeveless black top, and carries a red leather bag over her shoulder. Behind her are cars, city buildings, and lush greenery on a sidewalk.
July 30, 2025 at 4:32 AM
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My habenero spiced hot pickles are ready!
A fork sticks into a pickled cucumber, with cut up bits of habenero floating in the pickle brine beneath it.
July 30, 2025 at 3:15 AM
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Regular, degular me.
She sits on a dark couch in front of a bookshelf packed with colorful graphic novels and books. She wears a black dress with white botanical patterns, gold-framed glasses, and a gold necklace. Her long locs frame her face as she looks directly into the camera. She reclines on a blue-gray couch, angled slightly upward toward the camera. Her locs spill over her shoulder, and her expression is calm and confident. She wears the same black-and-white leaf-patterned dress, gold-framed glasses, and her gold necklace catches the light. She leans back into the corner of a cushioned couch, her gaze steady and composed. Her locs fall along her shoulder, and her patterned dress creates bold contrast against the muted gray fabric. Books line the shelf just behind her, adding color and texture to the clean, relaxed space.
July 5, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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Let’s not send out cold call recruiter emails like this, please.
A screenshot of an email from a recruiter that reads as follows: I admire the experiences you’ve gained. Jae, in engineering, you're like the secret sauce at a five-star restaurant. Are you considering fresh job opportunities in New Jersey?
May 16, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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I do think it is legit funny that this returned a valid result
A screenshot of a Spotify API recommendation query generated by ChatGPT in response to the prompt “Charli XCX after you take poppers.” The query parameters include high values for energy, danceability, and valence, aiming to return euphoric, danceable tracks. Text explains each parameter’s function.
May 14, 2025 at 1:12 AM
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Basically the end goal of this project; to be moody and melodramatic at a playlist generator.
A ChatGPT response for a request for “Girl in Red, but with the same sort of disappointment I have after a conversation with my distant dad.” It returns the artist id, as well as the music characteristics it thinks best fills the response.
May 11, 2025 at 10:57 PM