Photos by Joey, Detroit

Ten years of photos. Here's a peek into what I shoot.

I'm Joey. I shoot photo and video in Detroit and run a studio called Dream District. This is the personal side: birthdays, graduations, portraits and the concept shoots I couldn't leave alone.

Here for your brand or business? Headshots, brand photography and lookbooks are at Dream District.
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Joey in a black turtleneck and blazer against a warm wall, an orange chair behind him
JoeyPhotographer, owner of Joey's Gallerie.

The work

Woman in a dress made of danger tape, lit red with a hard shadow on the wallClose portrait in a danger tape dress, hand at her jaw, in warm red light
01Concept shootApril 2026
Woman in glasses and a black corset seated with red roses in front of a giant projected clock
02Birthday shootSeptember 2025
Woman lying on a red backdrop with her two dogsWoman in black holding a dog with a red bow against a red backdrop
03PortraitsNovember 2024
Woman lying on a red floor under patterned red light, her legs resting on a chair
04Birthday shootFebruary 2026
Couple posing in front of a soft pink studio backdrop, one seated on a stool
05CouplesMay 2025
Woman in a dark suit seated on a chair in warm studio light
06Birthday shootApril 2025
Woman in a corset and denim shorts pulling a straw hat over her head against an olive backdrop
07PortraitsOctober 2023
Woman in black lace posing against a blue gel backdropWoman in black lace tights sitting on a stool with her legs raised against a blue gel backdropWoman in a black bodysuit and socks standing against a red gel backdrop, her shadow on the wallWoman in a black bodysuit posing against a purple gel backdrop, hand at her hair
08PortraitsJuly 2025
Pregnant woman in a flowing purple gown and veil standing on sand dunes under a blue sky
09MaternityJuly 2024
Woman in a red cap biting a ring pop against a red backdropWoman in a red cap sitting cross-legged on top of an old TV against a red backdrop
10Concept shootNovember 2024
Woman in black gloves crouched with a spray can beside a car with REVENGE painted on the door
11Concept shootApril 2025
Woman leaning in the arched, boarded doorway of an abandoned schoolWoman in a white shirt and black skirt climbing an overgrown playground slideClose portrait of a woman with long braids in a white shirt against a brick wallWoman in a white shirt and black skirt with one foot up against a brick wall in the evening sun
12EditorialMay 2024
Woman in sunglasses and a white blouse sitting on a gas pump barrier
13EditorialApril 2025
Woman lying on a blue tennis court with rackets, shot from above
14Concept shootJune 2024
Woman in a black lace gown standing in sunlight in the Guardian Building lobbyWoman with red hair in a black lace gown holding the brass elevator gate inside the Guardian Building
15Birthday shootJune 2025
Woman in a white dress on a black disc chair, shot from above on a patterned rug
16Flash portraitsApril 2024
Woman in a camel coat on an antique armchair in a field at blue hour
17EditorialJanuary 2026
Woman in a brown outfit sitting on a rooftop ledge with lit-up downtown towers behind her at night
18Birthday shootDecember 2025
Woman walking down a hotel hallway with a tote bag, lit with flash
19Flash portraitsMay 2024
Woman in a pink bikini leaning on the counter of a colorful ice cream shopWoman in a pink cutout swimsuit holding a swirl lollipop in a colorful ice cream shopWoman in a purple bikini seated on a stool at an ice cream shop counterWoman in a pink and orange bikini posing in front of an ice cream shop counter
20Concept shootMay 2024
Woman in a party hat and a white underwear set holding a striped birthday candle in her teeth, lighter in hand, against a gray backdrop
21Birthday shootJune 2025
Couple in matching green work shirts posing close together against a brown studio backdrop
22CouplesJuly 2025
Graduate in a white blazer seated on a white cube against a green backdrop, holding her cap
23GraduationApril 2025
Woman in a white corset and tutu standing in the rubble of an abandoned church, graffiti and a tall arched window behind her
24Concept shootApril 2026
Graduate in a white dress and cap on marble steps in front of tall ornate doors, a blue and white stole over her shoulderGraduate in a white dress and black gown holding her cap up under the treesGraduate in a white dress with her gown off one shoulder beside a fountain, an office tower behind herGraduate sitting on wide marble steps seen from above, her gown and diploma laid out beside her
25GraduationAugust 2026
Woman in a white shirt, tie and black skirt posing beside a cluster of white and silver balloons
26Birthday shootNovember 2025
Woman in an olive off-shoulder top and light denim standing beneath the Renaissance Center towers
27PortraitsSeptember 2025
Close profile of a woman with a jeweled hairpiece and long nails, hand at her cheek
28Prom send-offMay 2024
Couple dressed as cartoon fairy godparents with pink and green hair, crowns and wings, hugging in the studio
29Halloween shootOctober 2025
Woman in a white halter top and ripped jeans seated on a stool against a glowing amber backdrop
30Birthday shootOctober 2025
Mother and baby in matching black and white sweaters posing on a white cube against a black backdrop
31FamilyNovember 2025
Woman in a green knit dress with long braids standing on beach rocks by the ocean
32TravelSeptember 2023
Two women in pink outfits and white stockings posing beside a giant teddy bear in a red heart set
33Valentine's shootFebruary 2026
Woman with long red braids in a black and cream jacket in front of a colorful mural
34Street styleMarch 2025
Woman in a white dress placing a crown on her head against a tan backdropWoman in a cream dress with one arm over her head, looking over her shoulder against a tan backdropWoman in an off-shoulder cream gown leaning on the rails of a narrow stairwell, shot from aboveWoman in an off-shoulder cream dress seated on a stool against a tan backdrop
35Birthday shootJune 2024
Close portrait of a woman with braided hair and gold jewelry, eyes down, against a deep blue backdrop
36PortraitsMay 2026
Woman in a red leather trench coat and glasses posing in an open freight elevator
37Birthday shootJanuary 2026
Couple in matching red holiday pajamas embracing in front of a Christmas tree
38CouplesDecember 2025
Joey in a cap and white jacket sitting on a wooden post, black and white
JoeyDetroit, November 2024

About Joey

Behind the camera

It started with a camera and more ambition than gear. Local artists, small events, whatever would have me.

I moved to Atlanta to grow it and came back to Detroit when it didn't take. The work got better once I came home and stuck with Detroit.

Sessions

Your turn in front of the camera

Woman in glasses and a white shirt dress holding a bunch of black and silver balloons

Birthdays

Hair and makeup included, and a shoot planned around your idea. Before you leave, we sit down and pick your favorites together. 2027 dates open soon.

See birthday shoots
Graduate in a red cap, white blazer and black stole holding red roses against a pink backdrop

Graduation

Cap and gown, in the studio or downtown. Bring the whole family or come solo.

Close portrait of a woman in a camel coat on an armchair outdoors at dusk

Portraits

In the studio or around Detroit. Bring an idea and we'll build it, or come with nothing and we'll find one.

Graduation and portraits

Tell me about your shoot

Send the date and what you're picturing, and I'll reply with what's open.

Booking a birthday? Those go on the 2027 list.

Need photos for a brand or business? That's Dream District, my studio.

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