Joshua Tann

Joshua Tann is a fine art photographer.  He believes that photography is the best medium for his artistic work because it gives him the most creative freedom. Most of his photographic images are influenced by his love of travel, art and architecture, something that was nurtured throughout his youth and adulthood. His childhood goal to be an architect was derailed by life circumstances, but his love and interest in architecture continued throughout his life. In 2011 photography became his medium to express this passion, despite his profession as a psychotherapist. 

He received a certificate in Professional Photography from the New York Institute of Photography. He also received a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University (Malibu, California) as his formal education. 

His creative process started every time he is drawn to a certain scene, event or object. Almost every image he took involved a building or a structure as the main object or background. This is consistent to his interest in architecture and how humanity interact with their environment, particularly the surrounding structures and buildings. Aesthetics will always be a factor during the first few seconds of selecting an image, followed by other fa...

Certificate in Professional Photography, New York Institute of Photography
Master's of Arts in Clinical Psychology, Pepperdine University
Bachelor's of Arts in Computer Science, University of California, Irvine

RECENT GROUP EXHIBITS

A Sense of Place, Juror: Paula Tognarelli, PhotoPlace Gallery, Middlebury, VT
Thresholds 2024: Photography and Urban Architecture, Juror: Crista Dix, Los Angeles Center of Photography, Helms Design Center, Culver City, CA (May 4 - 31) Honorable Mention
Feminine/Masculine, Juror: Zsolt Batori & Borbala Jasz, PH21 Gallery, Budapest, Hungary
Vision and Expression: the art of photography, Juror Zsolt Batori & Borbala Jasz, PH21 Gallery/Valid World Hall. Barcelona, Spain
Colors of the Commonplace, Juror: Debra Klomp-Ching, New York Center for Photographic Art (NYC4PA) Honorable Mention
Reputed, Los Angeles Art Association/Gallery 825
Annual Member Exhibit, Praxis Gallery, Minneapolis, MN

2023
Winter Soltice, Griffin Museum of Photography, Winchester, MA
Aurora, Los Angeles Art Association/Gallery 825 online
Light and Shadow, Juror: Zsolt Batory & Borbala Jazs, PH21 Gallery/Valid World Hall, Barcelona, Spain
Storytelling 2023: Documentary and Street Photography, Juror: Alyssa Coppelman, Atlanta Photography Group
Personal Territory: Annual Members Exhibition, Juror: Andi Campognone (Director - MOAH), Los Angeles Center of Photography,
Full Bodied, Los Angeles Art Association/Gallery 825 online
All Media 20...