After working countless day jobs I picked up the camera my father taught me how to use when I was a kid.  At first I was just shooting actor friends for free but as I read books and practiced more they kept insisting on paying me.  Finally, after much encouragement from friends and family, I opened Sam Joseph Photography in 2011 and haven’t regretted it a bit. 

Not only do I simply love the art of photography, but owning my own business has allowed me to be more of an actor than when I was waiting tables.  And the best part is I get to meet and work with actors almost every day.  If you'd like to meet for a consultation prior to booking I'm more than happy to meet for a soda or whatever almost anywhere in Manhattan or Brooklyn.  

When it comes to capturing people on camera, I find that the most interesting shots always have bit of the personality of person being photographed.  Too often in this business the emphasis is put on how beautiful the person is - but when we think about the artists that truly inspire and deliver truth on stage or on film, it’s never about how pretty they are - but rather what they bring to a given character.  Whether I’m shooting headshots, events, or even products, I always strive to bring a bit of the inner beauty forward rather than just focusing on the superficial.  Believe me, I want your shots to shine as much as you do!