Slowing down time: Social documentary in black and white by Joshua Olley

America in monochrome.

Joshua Olley is a photographer working out of New York City. His black and white photographs collectively form a highly-stylised social documentary rich with diverse characters, a profound sense of chaos and underlying humanity. From blown out cars, to snake wielding women, open roads and sun-baked beachgoers, Joshua’s work captures landscapes, events, people and places.

Alternating approaches to framing ensures the images shift between the abstract and representational. Throughout, though, a deep human interest and compassion for his subjects remains. See more of Joshua’s work below and follow him on Instagram here