JT Photo & Design

In honor of Everyday is Autism Acceptance Month and the Artemis II Launch 🚀 around the Moon, I’m remembering in 2021 when our family and a few amazing women artists had the pleasure of creating artwork for NASA! The Artwork marked the naming of the NASA Headquarters building in DC in honor of hidden figure no longer, Mary W. Jackson, NASA’s 1st Black female engineer! It was a dream come true to have Knox’s portrait showcasing him as a Black AfroNaut discoverer!

Main image description: A close-up, profile shot of a young Black boy looking upward while wearing a white NASA astronaut helmet. The image is saturated with vibrant purple, pink, and blue lighting, creating a dreamlike, cinematic atmosphere. (all lighting and art direction by me and Knox)

Atmosphere: The lighting and reflections give the photo a futuristic, ethereal feel, suggesting a sense of wonder, exploration, or a scene from a science fiction story.

Sharing a little Black Autistic Joy for you to cleanse the timeline a bit 🙏🏽 BTS from yesterday’s photoshoot! I have a new project brewing that I’m excited to announce this month. With today being Disability Day of Mourning I’m manifesting Black Disabled Joy and Justice for families impacted by oppression. Stay tuned in for how you support Black Disabled artists and designers!

Main image description:
A full-length, medium shot shows a Black/Puertorrican woman and Black teen male standing outside on a patch of grass in front of a light-colored wall and a white door. The woman, on the left, is looking towards the boy and smiling. She is wearing a black leather beret, a green cropped hoodie with text that reads “I’M MANIFESTING BLACK DISABLED JOY AND JUSTICE,” black and white patterned pants, and grey and white sneakers. She is holding a camera in her right hand. The boy, on the right, is looking towards the camera and laughing. He is wearing a black t-shirt with text that reads “THERE ARE BLACK DISABLED PEOPLE IN THE FUTURE,” a colorful patterned bomber jacket, grey pants, and black and white sneakers. The woman is holding the boy’s left hand with her left hand. The lighting is bright and sunny, casting a shadow on the wall behind them.