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@thejayblacks

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άλφα φι άλφα • est. Harambee, MKE, WI • 🌵🌻
i design things at HoneyPot.

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my 1981 el camino shot on a mix of ultra max 400 and gold 200. thought i’d start documenting as it begins to change shape. looking to be more intentional with it over the next year. i’m also shooting mostly film these days so let’s kick that off. taken in Out West by @thejayblacks

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“You Have To See Your Reflection” @ Juneteenth 2026 was an amazing success. Thank you to the community of folks that trusted me with making a portrait of you. I am forever grateful for this opportunity. if you see somebody you know, tag them 🫶🏽

note: If you haven’t received an email from me yet, please reach out via DMs. some forms were hard to read and i may have typed your email wrong. taken in Milwaukee, Wisconsin by @thejayblacks

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in less than two weeks i’ll be offering free portraits of our community in a project i’m calling “You Have To See Your Reflection” and i’m doing it right in the neighborhood that raised me. if you’re already locked in, comment HARAMBEE. if you missed it the first time, comment JUBILEE and get your invitation. 🌻

s/o to my auntie for letting me use her throwback. 🫶🏽 taken in Harambee, Milwaukee by @thejayblacks

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4 months ago

as usual taken in Carmões, Lisboa, Portugal by @thejayblacks

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8 months ago

she is the water 🌊 taken in Algar Seco , Carvoeiro ,Algarve by @thejayblacks

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a year ago

Somer and Jay were wed in the stunning and serene countryside of Carmões, Portugal, joined by loved ones. taken in Carmões, Lisboa, Portugal by @thejayblacks

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a year ago

ocho horas en san francisco 🌁 taken in San Francisco, California by @thejayblacks

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a year ago

the most beautiful jump. taken in Algar Seco , Carvoeiro ,Algarve by @thejayblacks

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a year ago

🍯🌙 w/ habibi 🌻 taken in Lagos, Algarve, Portugal by @thejayblacks

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a year ago

i’ve spent more or less 30ish days in portugal the past few years and a few things are constant. i feel calmer, more centered and a true sense of belonging when i am here. it feels familiar and it feels free. in the midst of my local tourism, i really do feel at home. the next time i come here it will be to marry somer and im very excited to share pieces of what we find so special about this place. taken in Lisbon, Portugal by @thejayblacks

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a year ago

a good sunday. by @thejayblacks

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a year ago

nola ‘25, jazz festival. taken in New Orleans, Louisiana by @thejayblacks

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