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, he attended the School of Visual Arts where he obtained his BFA in photography and later achieving his MFA in studio art from Steinhardt at New York University. Drawing inspiration from nostalgic memories throughout his childhood/adulthood, his works revolves 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 Eddie Adams Workshop XXXIII, and has been featured in the New York Times, Business Insider, and BOOOOOOOM . He has exhibited works at Equity Gallery, 80 WSE Gallery, Community Works in Harlem, and The Mural Pavilion at Harlem Hospital.

Joseph is an adjunct instructor at The International Center of Photography, and he has also taught at NYU, Fashion Institute of Technology, and Penumbra Foundation.

Available for assignments/commissions: vadesjoseph@gmail.com

Clients Include:

The New York Times

Business Insider