Faces of a Vanishing World / Joey L. Photography

As seen on National Geographic and Ovation

Available now as an instant download or DVD








Join photographer Joey Lawrence and his crew first hand on an epic journey.

DVD with 5.1 surround sound audio mix.

In Faces of a Vanishing World, Joey leaves his fast-moving NYC-based photography career behind to pursue his other passion -- capturing images of tribes that are on the verge of extinction.

This episode follows Joey, his assistant Ryan and their translator Anteneh as they complete Joey's Ethiopian photography series in the Omo Valley. The crew must overcome unforeseen obstacles as they produce the images.

It all starts at a gallery installation in New York. The prints are removed from the walls, and taken back to the subjects in Ethiopia. Watch the reactions of Joey's subjects when they see a large scale portrait of themselves for the first time.

All orders come with a 52 minute director's cut, with exclusive scenes not in the TV version. It also includes documents outlining the gear Joey used for the trip and behind the scenes images.

Survival International

A portion of sales will be donated directly to Survival international, helping tribal people of the Omo Valley defend their rights, protect their lands and determine their own futures.

The DVD Package

Signed Cover


The first 500 copies of Faces of a Vanishing World are personally signed by Joey with silver ink. When held under light, the signature shines and reflects against the matte finish of the DVD package.

Inside View


The beautiful hard copy DVD package is printed on a 6 panel digi-pak. The case has a matte finish and a fine art paper texture. The inside features behind the scenes images from the show. The disk also is pressed with a full color photograph of the Arbore tribe.

Outside View


A classic portrait of Biwa graces of the DVD cover. On the back is the main shot of the cast- Anteneh, Joey and Ryan being "lit" by the Karo tribe. The folding panel is a full bleed picture of Joey and Rufo.

Buy Faces of a Vanishing World

Option 1: Instant Download

• Receive video instantly after checkout
• Private download link - 700 mb
• Computer copy of the DVD interface
• Behind the scenes image gallery


Option 2: DVD Package

• For your DVD player or computer
• Comes in beautiful 6-panel case
• Behind the scenes slideshow
• Joey & Ryan Commentary option
• DVD works in all regions


Methods of Delivery


Faces of a Vanishing World is available as both an instant download and DVD package. The instant download is only recommended to those with a strong internet connection.

Both options come with a 52 minute Director's cut with exclusive scenes not shown on TV. The physical DVD comes with additional features, including an audio commentary by Joey and Ryan.

All DVD orders are shipped out swiftly from our distributor New York.

International orders welcome!