David Vades Joseph (b.1986) is an Afro-Caribbean fine art photographer, multi disciplined artist & educator based in New York City.

Born and raised in Harlem, New York, Joseph obtained his BFA in photography from School of Visual Arts and later achieved his MFA in studio art from Steinhardt at New York University. Drawing inspiration from nostalgic memories throughout his childhood/adulthood, his works revolve around fragments of love, grief, and memories of home. Joseph explores these ideas in the form of portraiture, still life, and landscapes using both photographs and watercolor paintings.

Joseph is an alumni of the first Imagemakers program at The International Center of Photography and the Eddie Adams Workshop XXXIII. He has been featured in publications such as The New York Times, Business Insider, Der Grief and BOOOOOOOM. He has exhibited work at Smack Mellon, NOMAA, Community Works in Harlem, 80WSE Gallery, Equity Gallery, and The Mural Pavillion at Harlem Hospital.

Joseph is a faculty member at The International Center of Photography, Fashion Institute of Technology, Penumbra Foundation, and has taught at NYU Steinhardt.

Available for assignments/commissions: vadesjoseph@gmail.com

Clients Include:

The New York Times

Business Insider