Joseph Ascioti is a Photographer + Director of Photography based in Los Angeles.
Joe was born in Springfield, Massachusetts to engineering parents and from a young age showed interest in the arts. He could often be found taking polaroid photos of his friends, drawing pictures of his favorite automobiles or still life, and takings film pictures of his family outings. Joe was a contributing photographer to his high school yearbook which further developed his love for taking pictures.
Joe started his career in LA in the fall of 2011, cutting his teeth in the film world working as a Gaffer, Camera Operator + 1st Assistant Camera on branded commercials, feature films, digital web series and music videos. After working and learning from some of the industry's best cinematographers and filmmakers, Joe eventually transitioned into a full-time cinematography career in 2016.
Joe is a technical-minded photographer with a deep appreciation for the creative, an emphasis for aesthetically pleasing compositions, camera movement and lighting. He continues to expand his knowledge and body of work by collaborating with some of the most talented, up-and-coming brands + artists in the entertainment industry.
Joseph Ascioti - jascioti@me.com