Raised in the South Texas sun Joseph Decilos is a visual documentarian dedicated to illuminating the narratives of immigrant, queer, and intersectional communities.

Getting his start documenting monthly trips across the border, Joseph explored the world through the viewfinder of his taped-together 35mm camera gifted by his high school photography teacher. Joseph acknowledges his past as the foundation that shapes his trajectory as a documentarian and storyteller.

Rooted in familial ties and his intersectional identity—Joseph’s current projects explore queer Hispanic spaces of solace, the interplay of faith and culture across borders, and motifs of abstraction, religion, and folklore. His style spans photojournalism and commercial photography, having collaborated with brands like YSL Beauty, UGG, and Sally Hansen.

Joseph’s first 2024 solo exhibition, Espacio Seguro premiered at Cactus Valley Art in Harlingen, TX, alongside featuring in the Corcoran School of Arts and Design NEXT Festival group exhibition in Washington, D.C. His self-published book Espacio Seguro (2024) is part of a broader body of publications exploring cultural intersections and identity.

Based in New York, Joseph continues to build on his vision, merging his documentary roots with a commitment to amplifying underrepresented narratives through long-form documentation.