“Faces of a Vanishing World” Premiering September 27th

I don't really know the proper way to word this, but I've got a documentary TV series coming out. Don't worry, it's not a reality show and I haven't turned Jersey Shore on you. It's a documentary about my life as a photographer.




The pilot will be airing on Ovation TV on September 27th, 2010 at 10pm. The show will also be syndicated later (no set date yet) by National Geographic worldwide, Access and I Channel. There are still networks that are yet to be confirmed. You can check out the Ovation press release here. Right now I am working on the official release, so if you don’t get Ovation, don’t panic. We will be releasing a digital download and DVD and a blog travel story that is causing me to decipher my messy journal writing and transform it on the computer


We’ve been working on getting the pilot finished for nearly 2 years, and now we finally have the air date. After some initial hype in the industry on the 1 hour pilot we shot, we just got commissioned 4 more episodes at the same length that will feature my shoots and trips in different places around the world. The good news about that is since it’s a documentary I don’t really have to do anything that I normally wouldn’t do, (except get mic’d up, which is really annoying.)

I’m afraid that’s all I can say for now. Oh, I can also say that we filmed the pilot on my second trip in Ethiopia and it features Ryan McCarney and Anteneh Endale Mamo.


I’ll keep you all updated when I can say more…














Stay tuned, for real.


JL

  • Corina T
    August 16-2010, 12:25 am
    Whoa, that's awesome!
  • Brent
    August 16-2010, 12:34 am
    Congrats. I can't wait to watch it :)
  • Jen L.
    August 16-2010, 12:42 am
    Can't wait to watch it as a digital download or on Nat Geo. Neato.
  • Elena Hernandez
    August 16-2010, 12:43 am
    Congrats Joey!!!So proud of you and your accomplishments! I remember you when you were 17
  • Chelsea B.
    August 16-2010, 01:22 am
    I always found you inspiring for doing your job at such a young age, it gives me tons of hope for the photo industry, I am 19 and already have my first gig on a movie set which is pretty cool. can't wait to see the pilot!
  • Syafik
    August 16-2010, 02:06 am
    Congratulations! Cant wait to be aired in malaysia! :)
  • Eric
    August 16-2010, 02:43 am
    Dude congrats. That is so awesome and i can't wait to see it!
  • Peter Hearl
    August 16-2010, 03:10 am
    That's awesome joey, can't wait to watch it, I will have to download it as i am in the UK.
  • Padraic Deasy
    August 16-2010, 03:21 am
    Congratulations! You deserve it, what you are doing is remarkable. Padraic Deasy
  • Alex Penny
    August 16-2010, 03:40 am
    holy shit thats awesome.
  • Kingsley
    August 16-2010, 04:06 am
    awesome news Joey - congrats!!!
  • jo
    August 16-2010, 05:41 am
    woha, now that's good news!
  • Andreas Roksvaag
    August 16-2010, 06:30 am
    Congratulations!
  • Renato Picarelli
    August 16-2010, 07:50 am
    Incredible! As always you doing amazing work! Congratulations.
  • Isabella
    August 16-2010, 07:53 am
    I have to see it! :D awesome
  • Sean Breslin
    August 16-2010, 09:05 am
    Congratulations. Hopefully we'll get to see it here in Japan too. If not I'll look forward to getting the DVD.
  • Fiona andersen
    August 16-2010, 09:10 am
    That is way to fricken cool. I can't wait till the year 2015 when it will feature here in the small country we call New Zealand. Well done you!!
  • Jason the Saj
    August 16-2010, 09:33 am
    Awesome...Any chance of getting it carried on Netflix. I pretty much dropped cable several years ago.
  • P
    August 16-2010, 09:55 am
    Hot dog!Just re-watched (twice) the Mentawai doc last week. Was thinking to myself "why isn't this on National Geo?" So excited! Congrats!
  • Brian Jones
    August 16-2010, 10:24 am
    That's awesome, I can't wait. I still can't stop laughing at the pic on top. I can't believe you had a couple primitive tribesmen holding lights...... Priceless..
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  • Anita
    August 16-2010, 12:18 pm
    That sounds really great .. I am looking forward to watching it ... Do you have any gallery shows of your work coming up in NY anytime soon ? Please keep us posted.
  • Adam Sasim
    August 16-2010, 12:30 pm
    You made my day ! It's a great news !Also it's so cool you can combine your commercial work with your passion for traveling !Wish you best !
  • Jenna Julianne
    August 16-2010, 01:22 pm
    EPIC!!!CONGRATS!!! You are amazing...It's been fun following you for a year and this just sounds like a new amazing journey. (that sounded boring....) THIS IS INCREDIABLE!!! YAY! OW OW!!! SHEA!!! Best of luck Joey L!
  • Fred Swennen
    August 16-2010, 01:26 pm
    waw, hard to find nicer jobs than that I guess :-)congrats Joey, it's all deserved !
  • Jenna Julianne
    August 16-2010, 01:30 pm
    Cale told me you where doing the filming in Ethiopia.... a while back...geez you gotta blog the fact that you where up to something suspiciously (a word?) spectacular sooner!! CHOW!
  • Julio San José
    August 16-2010, 03:09 pm
    First Thanks for show us unknow places of this marvelous world.Second Thanks for show and share your work with the people that love the photograph with the heart.Greetings from SpainJulio
  • Mikey Kay
    August 16-2010, 05:32 pm
    Congrats I cant wait to see the show.
  • geO Zee
    August 16-2010, 09:30 pm
    dude congrats!! I'm tuning in and I'll spread the word.
  • alim kassim
    August 16-2010, 09:31 pm
    Congratulations Joey! I'm sure it's been a lot of hardwork over the 2 years, but well deserved.Look forward to hearing
  • danimerc
    August 17-2010, 02:14 am
    Awesome bro!! Greetings from Peru (the land of the Incas)!
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  • BucketHead
    August 19-2010, 02:03 am
    Awesome Joey....you deserve it.
  • BucketHead
    August 19-2010, 02:05 am
    on another note I'm so happy for you I think I'll tattoo your face on Chantal's chest.
  • Chelsea
    August 19-2010, 03:40 am
    Wow that is amazing! Can't wait to see it!
  • kevin r. r.
    August 19-2010, 09:32 pm
    joey keeping doing it brother. thank you for the insight and intimate exposure to cultures many of us will rarely encounter in person. you're an example of inspiration for all photographers in the art of immersing and deeply connecting with ones subject matter. truly strong imagery can be the result with such passion and devotion. thank you.
  • Lee Duguid
    August 20-2010, 07:38 am
    Nice one! I'm sure it will be way better than Peter Lik's doco. I look forward to it :)Lee
  • Samantha Nandez
    August 20-2010, 10:04 am
    This is wonderful Joey! Congrats! I really look forward to seeing your travels and I hope that it shows people to not forget about dying traditions.
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  • Medway
    August 23-2010, 06:22 am
    Congratualtions. The time and effort and putting yourself in the places to capture unique imagery mean that you deserve it!
  • Howard Haby
    August 26-2010, 07:27 am
    Nice! Congrats. This is a pretty big deal! Can't wait to see it. I'm sure it will be great.
  • Bartek Szmigulski
    August 27-2010, 02:31 pm
    Wow... yea! Congratulations. I think like everybody... that's awesome. I like these photos. Generally speaking your blog is great.
  • Kevin
    August 28-2010, 02:30 pm
    Insipered my man,love your work
  • Keloseason
    September 04-2010, 05:41 pm
    Joey is the best
  • Teri d
    September 07-2010, 06:35 pm
    Good for you Joey! a lot of hard work but great opportunity!
  • Anja Rieger Design
    September 09-2010, 07:01 am
    Awesome picture! Just found your site and already booked marked!
  • Leo Cavallini
    September 15-2010, 12:21 pm
    Congrats buddy, I admire your work a lot. I'll have to download it since may take some months to arrive at Nat Geo Brazil ;)
  • Patrick Matte
    September 19-2010, 01:01 pm
    Wow that's wicked! Hope to catch it soon.
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    September 21-2010, 11:10 pm
    Awesome! Can't wait to see this one!
  • Mark Maramag
    September 26-2010, 08:32 am
    Congrats man! I hope we could also watch it here in the Philippines. more power! keep inspiring us with your works
  • Caryl
    September 27-2010, 10:46 pm
    Amazing doesn't even cover this.. just stellar!!
  • Michelle Sibley
    September 28-2010, 05:48 pm
    I watched it last night. I have it on DVR so I am re-watching it now. Loved it! Your photography is fantastic. I can see why your subjects are so natural on the other side of your lens. When I watched how you relate to them from the moment you shake their hands to the shoulder bump, I can tell that you are very non threatening. Your easy manner helps you gain acceptance I am sure. Good for you! Please do more. I will continue to follow you now. You have gained a fan in me. Thank you.
  • RB
    October 03-2010, 06:38 am
    how can we view this in the UK joey?
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  • Jayne.M
    February 01-2011, 12:43 pm
    Times like these make me wish I lived in America even more, don't think this will be on British TV but i'll definately keep an eye out online :) congrats :)
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