Jae

@jaehanley

Product Designer, Web Developer and nerd. Proud black trans woman 🏳️‍⚧️

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Jae@jaehanley· Jul 7

This is anti-queer and anti-black. I will not be elaborating.

A screenshot of promotional copy with the following text:

DO YOUR FANS CLACK?

They don’t clack — they snap.

Our fans have a clean, satisfying sound that feels intentional and elevated. They’re not the loud, oversized clackers you’ll hear across a crowd — and that’s exactly how we like it.

Classy energy, always.

Jae@jaehanley· Jul 3

Looking in the mirror like no way I’m this cute!

Selfie of Jae, a woman with long dark locs and gold octagonal glasses, smiling at the camera, wearing a brown knit tank top and a gold necklace with a tooth-shaped charm. Background is a colorful abstract mural in orange, teal, cream, and mauve.”

Selfie of Jae, a woman with long dark locs and gold octagonal glasses, looking off to the side with a slight smirk, wearing a brown knit tank top and a gold necklace with a tooth-shaped charm. Background is a colorful abstract mural in orange, teal, cream, and mauve.

Close-up selfie of Jae, a woman with long dark locs and gold octagonal glasses, looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression, wearing a brown knit tank top and a gold necklace with a tooth-shaped charm. Background is a colorful abstract mural in orange, teal, cream, and mauve.

Jae@jaehanley· Jun 18

Look at this bullshit: The FTC is weaponizing happy patients confidence in WPATH to argue that everyone is being deceived.

10. WPATH’s representations have further deceived many consumers into believing
that its treatment guidelines are based on strong evidence derived from scientific methods.
Numerous parents and patients, responding to an FTC Request for Information (“RFI”) in 2025
about the medical transitioning of children, have expressed complete confidence that WPATH
and its SOC are reliable and trustworthy sources. For example, one person stated that “[t]he
guidelines of major professional organizations such as . . . WPATH . . . have been clear and
follow evidence-based care for these youth for optimal best outcomes.” Another wrote,
“[g]ender-affirming care for minors already has a number of medical standards and best-
practices based on the . . . WPATH Standards of Care which have a substantial and proven
research basis.” Another commenter stated that “[s]cience shows that transitioning per WPATH
. . . lowers the rate of suicide among individuals with in-congruence of gender with their
assigned sex at birth.”

Jae@jaehanley· May 14

Sunday! Sunday! Sunday! Are you trans or nonbinary? Enjoy community and coffee? Well, come on down to Café Madelaine in Jersey City at 1pm this Sunday for all of that stuff.

Flyer for the Trans Hoboken May JC Meetup. 1 PM, May 17, 2026 at Cafe Madelaine, 34 Coles St. “A chill trans & nonbinary meetup.” Features a latte art photo set against horizontal pastel stripes in trans flag colors.

Jae@jaehanley· May 12

Outdoor flash portraits practice. More or less trying to figure out this old Canon Flash on my Sony body. Worked out ok, but lots to learn.

A Black woman with long locs cascading past her shoulders gazes just past the camera with a cool, composed expression. She wears gold geometric octagonal-frame glasses, a deep red lip, warm-toned eye makeup, layered gold chain-link necklaces, and an all-black outfit. A smartwatch is visible on her wrist. She’s partially turned toward the camera, one hand raised near her chest. The background is a sunlit park with lush green foliage and a calm body of water.

A Black woman with long locs looks slightly off-camera with a direct, unhurried gaze. She wears gold geometric octagonal-frame glasses, a vibrant red lip, and pink-toned eye makeup. Layered gold chain-link necklaces sit at her collarbone against a black V-neck top. The background is a blurred twilight park scene with dark trees and water.

Jae@jaehanley· May 7

Single light study shots. #photography

Portrait of Jae, a Black woman with long locs, wearing gold-framed geometric glasses and a black top, photographed against a solid black background. She gazes directly into the camera with a cool, intense expression, her shoulder turned slightly toward the viewer. Dramatic chiaroscuro lighting illuminates one side of her face and bare shoulder.

Full portrait of Jae, a Black woman with long locs and gold-framed geometric glasses, seated on a stool against a black background. She wears a black silk cowl-neck slip top and black leather pants, hands loosely clasped, looking downward with a calm, contemplative expression. Low-key studio lighting.

Jae@jaehanley· May 5

Washington Square photo dump

A man sits on a park bench in dappled sunlight, smiling warmly at the camera. He wears round dark sunglasses, a blue and white Argentina national football team jersey with the number 10, khaki pants, and has a backpack beside him. Lush green park foliage fills the background.

An upward-looking view through a canopy of bright spring-green tree branches against a deep blue sky, with the upper floors of a red-brick high-rise building visible through the leaves.

The bell tower of a historic brick church rises against a vivid blue sky, with bright spring-green trees in the foreground partially obscuring the church’s ornate facade and rose window. A vintage-style lamppost is visible at the lower right.

A young man stands outdoors in a park plaza, smiling and gripping the straps of a Yeti backpack. He wears a leopard-print bucket hat, locs, a green Supreme graphic tee featuring illustrated figures, and baggy dark jeans. A lively park scene with people and trees fills the background.

Jae@jaehanley· Apr 24

My gay book pile’s going to need a gay bookshelf soon.

A stack of 16 books photographed on a dark surface, arranged horizontally with spines facing outward. The books are predominantly queer, trans, and LGBTQ+ literature. Listed from top to bottom:

1. The Call-Out by Cat Fitzpatrick (hot pink cover)
2. Gender/Fucking: The Pleasures and Politics of Living in a Gendered Body by Florence Ashley (purple cover, Clash Books)
3. We Want It All edited by Abi-Karam and Kay Gabriel (pink/magenta cover, Nightboat Books)
4. Mimosa by Bongiovanni (yellow and teal cover, Abrams ComicArts/Surely)
5. Boys Weekend by Mattie Lubchansky (white cover with red star, Pantheon)
6. Simplicity by Mattie Lubchansky (dark navy cover, Pantheon)
7. Miss Major Speaks by Toshio Meronek and Miss Major (white cover)
8. How to Fuck Like a Girl by Vera Blossom (white cover, Dopamine)
9. Both/And edited by Denne Michele Norris with Electric Literature (yellow cover, HarperOne)
10. The Times I Knew I Was Gay by Eleanor Crewes (colorful illustrated cover)
11. Dear Cisgender People by Kenny Ethan Jones (blue cover, DK)
12. Something Like Possible by Moreland (blue/purple cover, Square Fish)
13. I Heard Her Call My Name by Lucy Sante (pink cover)
14. Boyslut: A Memoir and Manifesto by Zachary Zane (pink and green cover, Abrams)
15. Flirting Lessons by Jasmine Guillory (teal/illustrated cover)
16. Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters (green cover, One World)

A white mug is partially visible on the right side of the stack.

Jae@jaehanley· Apr 19

These pics are about five years apart, and a nice apples to apples representation of what HRT did for me.

Jae relaxing on a lawn chair in April 2021

Jae@jaehanley· Apr 10

For context, I decided to try taking portraits without any makeup last night, and it’s like, why am I wearing it at all? I need to build confidence in my skin as it is now.

Jae looks towards camera with a neutral expression, at a two thirds posing, face and hair partly obscured and falling into shadow.

Jae@jaehanley· Apr 10

I’ve gotten a lot lighter in my editing these last couple of months.

Jae@jaehanley· Apr 9

Had the time to do another shoot today. Decided to try playing with a scarf this time, which I haven’t done in a few years. #portraitphotogaphy

A close-up studio portrait of Jae against a dark background, a black scarf draped over her head and pulled down to cover her eyes entirely. Only the lower half of her face is visible, featuring dark matte lipstick and one hand gently cupping her jaw. The image is intimate and dramatically lit.

A close-up studio portrait of Jae against a dark background, a black scarf wrapped around her head and pulled back to reveal her full expression. She gazes directly into the camera with a piercing, unflinching look, wearing dark matte lipstick. Her bare shoulders are partially visible below.

A close-up studio portrait of Jae against a dark background, a black scarf draped diagonally across the upper portion of her face, partially obscuring one eye. She gazes upward and to the side with a guarded expression, wearing dark matte lipstick. Her bare shoulder is partially visible at the bottom of the frame.

Jae@jaehanley· Apr 8

Expressions made at my desk #portraitphotography

Jae stands against a white fabric backdrop, head tilted back and face turned upward, one hand raised holding her glasses above her face. She wears a dark slate button-up shirt and an Apple Watch, her locs cascading down around her shoulders.

Jae reclines in a black office chair against a white fabric backdrop, barefoot, with one leg crossed and her head thrown back, both hands covering her face. Her long locs spill over the back of the chair toward the floor. She wears a dark outfit and an Apple Watch.

Jae stands against a white fabric backdrop, head tilted back with both hands raised to her face, holding her glasses above her nose. She wears a dark slate button-up shirt and an Apple Watch, her locs falling behind her.

Jae@jaehanley· Mar 31

So visible 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️

Jae screaming into the void, a trans staple.

Jae@jaehanley· Mar 31

Being trans is awesome, and transitioning is the best thing I’ve ever done for myself. #tdov

Jae takes a selfie outdoors against an urban backdrop of a modern building and bare winter trees. She wears large hexagonal silver-framed glasses, a bold pink patterned cardigan, and a safety pin pendant necklace. Her locs fall loosely around her shoulders, and her makeup features green eye shadow and deep red lips. One hand rests on her chest.

Jae takes a selfie indoors in front of warm, richly patterned curtains lit by vanity bulbs. She wears a black v-neck ribbed top and a small gold pendant necklace, with hexagonal silver-framed glasses, colorful eye shadow, and berry-toned lips. Her locs fall forward around her shoulders and she smiles warmly at the camera.

Jae takes a selfie seated at an outdoor table on a city sidewalk, smiling broadly at the camera. She wears a black leather jacket and a gold chain necklace, with her signature hexagonal glasses, green eye shadow, and deep red lips. Her locs fall around her shoulders, and a pedestrian and parked cars are visible in the background.

Jae takes a selfie outdoors in front of a modern brick and glass building, wearing a black blazer and a safety pin pendant necklace with a red bag strap visible at her shoulder. She wears hexagonal silver-framed glasses with bold green eye shadow and deep red lips, her long locs falling past her shoulders. Her expression is calm and assured.

Jae@jaehanley· Mar 30

I walked away from MoCCA with the two signed copies that I wanted, so mission accomplished.

The covers of graphic novels Simplicity and Boys Weekend

Jae@jaehanley· Mar 25

Upon reflection, screaming into the void didn’t feel right for Trans Day of Visibility, but I already took these photos so here you go.

Jae sits against a black fabric backdrop in a dramatic studio portrait, wearing a black sleeveless dress and a green and gold drop earring. She gazes intensely into the distance, one hand raised beside her face, with a single tear on her cheek and soft purple eye shadow. Her locs fall loosely around her shoulders.

A close-up studio portrait of Jae against a dark black background, leaning slightly forward with an intense, direct gaze. She wears a black halter top and a gold and green drop earring, with deep red lips, purple eye shadow, and a tear on her cheek. Her locs are pulled back and fall over her shoulders.

Jae sits on a black fabric backdrop in a full studio portrait, wearing a black off-shoulder dress and green drop earrings. She holds one hand up to the side of her head, eyes cast downward with a contemplative expression. Her locs fall loosely around her shoulders, and her makeup features purple eye shadow and deep red lips.

Jae@jaehanley· Mar 4

We’re having our first meeting in The Heights on Sunday, March 15th. If you’re trans and non-binary, come thru.

Trans Hoboken coffee meetup: A chill trans & nonbinary meetup. On March 15th at 1pm at Griot Cafe, 398 Central Ave, Jersey City, NJ

Jae@jaehanley· Feb 21

Trans & nonbinary coffee meetup today at Cafe Madeline in Jersey City from 1pm-3pm.

Jae@jaehanley· Feb 17

The voice, for context

Jae@jaehanley· Feb 16

It takes a lot of vulnerability to let people find out that a bitch actually has a pretty good Sonic the Hedgehog voice.

Jae reclining on the couch with her head resting on her left arm, smiling to the camera. Her hair is tied back and she is wearing gold framed, octagon cut glasses.

Jae@jaehanley· Jan 31

Jae looks down with a calm expression, seated in a patterned wrap dress, softly lit against a dark backdrop.

Jae faces the camera with a steady gaze, wearing glasses, a patterned dress, and a small pendant necklace.

Jae sits slightly turned, looking down, hands resting on her lap, wearing a patterned dress in low, warm light.

Jae@jaehanley· Jan 31

Jae sits sideways with one knee raised, wearing glasses and a patterned wrap dress, looking off to the side.

Jae reclines slightly, legs folded, gazing upward, wearing a patterned dress against a dark backdrop.

Jae sits facing the camera, hands resting on her knee, wearing glasses and a patterned dress, softly lit.

Close-up of Jae resting her chin on her hand, wearing glasses and a patterned dress, looking thoughtfully at the camera.

Jae@jaehanley· Jan 31

Jae leans forward slightly, gazing past the camera, long locs over her shoulder, wearing glasses and a gray dress.

Jae looks down while adjusting her black blazer, seated with one leg raised, softly lit against a dark backdrop.

Jae sits with one knee up, blazer slipped off one shoulder, looking to the side with a calm, composed expression.

Close-up portrait of Jae looking directly at the camera, wearing glasses, red lipstick, and a delicate necklace.

Jae@jaehanley· Jan 31

It’s my birthday and I took another set of portraits to celebrate. I started taking portraits on my birthday after my egg cracked, and I’m keeping up with the tradition.