About

Joose Bogans

Chief Photographer, NASA Space Apps Yonkers

Jonathan "Joose" Bogans was born and raised in New Haven, Connecticut. He was introduced to photography at age 5. He has been doing photography for over 25 years, before digital cameras. He is used his camera, through his high school and university days. He has photographed weddings, events, and New York Fashion Week — just to name a few. He started his brand Boganshots Photography at the age of 18, and he has it ever since.

While living in Japan (2008–2012), Joose has done photo work there and for New Haven Festival of Arts & Ideas (2022–2023). Thoughtout the years, Joose has mastered the art of photo shoots. His work has been on the cover of multiple magazines, such as Malvie, Gmaro, Style Cruze, Fienth, and Dominante. He got the name Joose from an English teacher in Japan, and he has used it ever since.

Joose is only concerned about giving people their best shot.

Last Updated: March 20, 2026

About NASA Space Apps Yonkers

Join Emmy Award winner Sir Shefik Macauley and All Knight Access, to address real-world challenges on Earth and in space. NASA Space Apps Yonkers is an organization for NASA International Space Apps Challenge, held in-person during October 2026, at YWCA Yonkers (located at 87 South Broadway, Yonkers, New York 10701, United States). Event activities start each day at 9 a.m. ET. To significantly enhance accessibility and reach, there is also an option for participants to join virtually from anywhere in the world. Free registration is required and available for both in-person and virtual activities.

NASA International Space Apps Challenge is a hackathon for coders, scientists, designers, storytellers, makers, technologists, and innovators around the world. Each year, thousands of teams submit projects that demonstrate creativity, collaboration, and address challenges we face on Earth and in space. These projects go through multiple rounds of judging to determine the NASA International Space Apps Challenge Global Winners, which represent the most innovative projects submitted by participants.

In 2025 — for the first time in history — Yonkers, New York served as a host city for NASA International Space Apps Challenge, with the kick-off ceremony held on October 4, 2025.

All participants of NASA Space Apps Yonkers — both in-person and virtual — received a Certificate of Participation.

Registration will open in 2026 to all ages for Yonkers, New York. Be a part of the largest annual global hackathon!