New Gallery: Japanese Meditations

From the postmodernism of urban Tokyo to the Zen gardens of Kyoto, follow Joel Pickford on a journey of discovery. View gallery.

Heyday Books to publish Soul Calling

Read the latest about the Hmong documentary project and see three galleries of images. Learn more.

World’s first masters degree in Documentary Studies

In May, 2009 Joel Pickford became the first person ever to earn a masters degree in Documentary Studies. Read a short excerpt from his thesis defining Documentary Studies as an academic discipline. Learn more.

Documentary Projects To Go

Pickford Pictures creates documentary photography projects commissioned by clients. Learn more about some recent examples.

Lao-American Wedding Photography

Pickford Pictures introduces wedding photography especially for Lao-American clients. Learn more.

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Featured Photograph

Be sure to check out this page to read the stories behind some of Joel's photographs. This page changes from time to time, so visit again soon. Past photo stories are archived for viewing at any time.

Currently featured: Bud’s Broiler, New Orleans, 2000