Josh Madson is a dynamic, prolific photographer/director/DP who works internationally from various home-bases in LA, NYC and Tokyo. Josh works with and has had works published in a diverse mix of top-tier, global enterprises and publications, such as: L’OREAL, NYX, goop, Murad, Beauty Counter, ipsy, Proctor & Gamble, COTY, Clairol, Bank of America, Nike, VOGUE Girl, Elle, SELF, Esquire, Instyle, Macy's, G- Tech, Target, Hitachi, Mac, amongst many others.
In 2018 and 2019, Josh directed motion campaigns for OPI, Goop, Beauty Counter and Murad. Josh's eye for beauty and vibrant personality has led him to some amazing work within the beauty segment, including working closely with Michelle Phan on her book "Makeup Your life: A Girl's Guide To Success" in which Josh has roughly 200+ photos. Josh was also the creative director for ipsy for their stills campaigns for the first 2 years of operations. To see Josh's reel click here. In 2016, Josh photographed roughly 30 portraits of prominent Los Angeles women, including Kimora Lee Simmons, for Angeleno Magazine's “Dynamic Women” 2016 issue. Additionally, Josh is a contributing editor at Athlete's Quarterly Magazine . He works closely with many clients to enable their visions to come to life. A truly versatile artist, Josh brings a unique beauty and his signature aesthetic to all that he shoots—from couture/celebrity editorial to product and lifestyle advertisements.
MANKATO - On June 24th, 25th and July 9th of 2023. Josh Madson Photographed 800+ individuals and families in Mankato, MN for an upcoming printed exhibition called the "Mankato Community Collage” Participants were promised a free photo for their participation in the collage. Josh and team sent photos to participants immediately following their photo session.
Watch a quick video preview of the exhibition https://youtu.be/4k7VWORGjnk
The community response was astronomical. It far exceeded any expectation from Josh and the volunteers of the Mankato Community Collage shoots. During and immediately after the shoots social media began to light up with images of participants. It began to spread like wild fire. Positivity beamed from all who participated, watched and gathered. Josh’s vision and goal being to bring community together through art seemingly being brought to fruition. “Basically, to be human we want to be seen and heard and acknowledged and feel like a contribution. It could be as simple as just saying like hey, you know what? Who you are is beautiful. What if that made a difference to stop someone from going out and saying something hurtful to someone else? What I wanted to see with this project is like, here’s the best foot forward. Everyone and anyone please come and be a part of this because you are just as valid as anyone else. Your voice is welcome here and we can probably all learn from each other.” -Josh Madson
What: An exhibition of a three dimensional photographic collage of the greater Mankato area community.
When: EXHIBITION: MANKATO COMMUNITY COLLAGE opening reception will take place on Sept 1st from 6p-9p, The exhibition will continue to run until Sept 30, 2023 FB event link: https://fb.me/e/2O6eLYjv4
Where: The Coffee Hag, 329 N Riverfront Dr. Mankato, MN 56001
The AFTER PARTY: MANKATO COMMUNITY COLLAGE will take place the same evening Sept 1st 9p-11p, one night only, Number 4 Steakhouse, 124 E Walnut St. Mankato, MN 56001 FB event link: https://fb.me/e/5IIrUlr6E
