Born and raised in Southern California, Joseph has been a photographer since the age of nine, when his mother and family pooled together to buy him a used 35mm camera for Christmas. He learned the fundamentals of photography from his favorite uncle, a Hollywood cinematographer, sparking a lifelong fascination with both the art and mechanics of image-making.

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From an early age, Joseph was captivated by the technical side of photography, including how cameras function, how different lenses shape perspective, and how natural light and shadow define mood and composition. Much of his early education came through experimentation, photographing landscapes, trees, and rock formations during family camping trips and learning through trial, error, and curiosity.

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In high school, Joseph was introduced to darkroom techniques and traditional wet film processing. The warmth and tactile nature of analog photography continue to influence his approach to color, contrast, and texture, even as he fully embraces the creative flexibility of digital tools.

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After transferring to UCLA, Joseph studied cinematography and fine art. Following college, he worked with a range of production companies as a videographer, segment producer, and editor. His career soon led him to work as a camera operator, shooting video and still photography for several Los Angeles based fashion publications. It was during this time that he discovered his primary photographic focus: women, fashion, and the female form, drawing inspiration from iconic artists known for their bold, timeless visual language.

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Outside of his professional work, Joseph finds inspiration through movement and the outdoors. He enjoys bike packing, cycling, camping, and exploring remote landscapes, as well as creating ambient electronic music. He and his family are also active dog fosters, opening their home to pups in need.

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Joseph currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife Laura.