Jefferson Davis — Blind Photographer, Advocate, Writer

Chasing Light with Two Degrees of Vision and a Lot of Opinions

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    Common Blind Questions Answered: My Journey

    February 24, 2026 / 0 Comments

    What It’s Really Like to Be Blind: Honest Answers from Someone Living It Have you ever paused to truly wonder what life is like without sight? As someone that’s legally blind with five degrees of residual vision in my right eye, I’ve heard these questions countless times. I only became legally blind about a year ago, so I straddle both worlds: the sighted one I knew for most of my life and the blind one I’m navigating now.  In this post, I’ll share straightforward, personal answers to the most common curiosities about blindness, drawing from my experiences and conversations with friends in the community. My goal? To dispel myths, highlight…

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    Precursor to Episode 1 of Coffee with Jefferson Davis

    August 26, 2023 / 0 Comments

    Intro to Episode 1 of 'Coffee with Jefferson Davis' #podcast. In the intro, I discuss what I'll be covering from the presidential campaigns, #kennedy24, to #film #photography and #cameras. The first episode will be available on Wed., the 30th.

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