Joseph Prezioso is not your ordinary photographer. For starters, he began his career in photography as a teenager. By the time he was 16 he was shooting for newspapers as a stringer, and he joined the staff of The Independent Newspaper Company as a photojournalist at the age of 17.

Soon after, Joseph enrolled at Salem State College to study Communications. I had the privilege of meeting Joseph during his time at Salem State. His talent as a photographer and filmmaker set him apart from his peers. He was always willing to engage in discussions on a wide range of topics, from technology to politics to fashion and beyond. Upon graduation he opened his own studio and began a successful wedding photography business. In 2008 he was selected as one of the top wedding photographers in the New England by ‘The Knot Best of Weddings’ magazine. His brides gush over the beautiful images that Joseph can capture.

What makes Joseph so special? When you see his photographs, you’ll understand. He captures people as they live, connecting with their emotions through his lens. From the moment I saw Joseph’s work, I knew he had a gift that would propel him forward in his career.