Joel was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland and has lived in Fairfax, Virginia for the past 35 years. He went to college at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in Rochester, New York, where he enrolled in photo classes while earning a degree in Graphic Design. 

Joel has a full time job working in publishing, offset printing, graphic design, and event photography. Being stuck in an office all day, motivates him to document and photograph wildlife, nature, and his outdoor surroundings during the evenings and on weekends. He attempts to capture the local wildlife in unique and unusual situations with the hope that his photos inspire others to care about the conservation and protection of our natural wonders. 

Songbirds, herons, and waterfowl are some of Joel’s favorite subjects to shoot. Fortunately, the East Coast offers him many diverse photo opportunities throughout the year. He especially likes the changing of the seasons and how each season brings migrating birds and waterfowl to the area and how the local scenic spots change depending on the season. Joel also loves shooting in the wintertime when everything seems quieter, calmer, and less hectic. He's had had the good fortune to shoot black bears in the Shenandoah Mountains, bald eagles along the Potomac River, tundra swans and canvasbacks on the Choptank River, and vintage schooners on the Chesapeake Bay.

Gallery 75 - Torpedo Factory Art Center (Studio 21)
Framed and Unframed Images for Sale
Alexandria, Virginia

Arches Gallery, W9, Workhouse Arts Center
Framed and Unframed Images for Sale (Changes Bi-Monthly)
Lorton, Virginia

February 18, 2024
Torpedo Factory Art Center - Art League Gallery
Patrons Show Fundraiser
Alexandria, Virginia

April 10 - May 6, 2024
Torpedo Factory Art Center - Art League Gallery
Open Exhibit
Alexandria, Virginia

May 17 - 19, 2024
Fine Arts @ Oxford
Oxford, Maryland