Meet Jeremy

Jeremy Teel is a multidisciplinary artist, creative strategist, and storyteller whose work explores identity, rest, and representation through the lens of Black and queer experiences. As a photographer, writer, event curator, and community advocate, Jeremy’s art is both deeply personal and radically communal rooted in the belief that visibility, softness, and honesty are vital forms of resistance.

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Based in Houston, Texas, with deep roots in Austin, Jeremy is the founder of 2 Light Studio, a creative portraiture and visual storytelling practice that foregrounds nuance, intention, and emotional clarity. His photography has been recognized for its intimacy and its ability to draw the viewer into quiet moments that feel both ordinary and transcendent.

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Jeremy’s work has been featured in numerous exhibitions and community events across Texas, and he is the creator of Unburdened, a critically resonant photo and prose installation that reimagines Black men in deep states of rest. The project, which includes still portraits paired with original narrative essays, invites viewers to witness rest as both a personal and political act—particularly for Black men who are rarely granted softness in public view. The exhibit includes print works, books, and immersive elements that extend the story beyond the gallery walls.

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His artistic impact expands beyond photography. He is the founder of the Say That! conversation series, which convenes artists, activists, and thinkers to unpack complex topics in a bold, accessible way. Jeremy is also the lead organizer of the Queer Black Voices Fund, a grant and mentorship initiative supporting emerging LGBTQ+ filmmakers of color.

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Jeremy's past work spans portraiture, documentary-style visual essays, and narrative fiction. His writing has been published in blogs, exhibited alongside photography, and featured in workshops and performances. He often fuses visual and written mediums to create emotionally resonant experiences that hold space for complexity and contradiction.

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His upcoming projects include:

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• Black Man Be – a narrative prose collection highlighting the lived truths of Black men across a range of professions, from artists and engineers to stay-at-home dads and CEOs.

• Where the Hours Went – a grounded, emotionally textured short story about friendship, boundaries, and the unsaid things that define us.