LIGHT FORGE STUDIO
Joseph R. Beckham was born in Rhode Island and has spent most of his life on, in or near the sea. Joe works with his wife, Ashley, helping run Willywaw, while pursuing his love of photography as Light Forge Studio.
As an avid diver, Joe began shooting underwater photography at a young age. His recent photographs chronicle nature and outdoor life, and he prefers to shoot in natural light. Joe is frequently seen cruising the salt marshes of Narrow River in his boat, SQUID, or capturing photos of surfers along the sea wall.
Joe worked in the marine industry as a boat builder and marine engineer for nearly 30 years and continues to consult on new construction projects. Currently, he is working on support boats for the offshore wind farms. He's crewed on numerous ocean racing sailboats, participating in many races including the Trans-Atlantic, the Fastnet, as well as the Bermuda race.
In search of unique frames to compliment his work, Joe began making his own out of salvaged, reclaimed lumber and driftwood. He has a loyal following of customers who come to him for the unique colors, hand-rubbed and distressed finishes he creates.
His work can be viewed at lightforgestudio.com or follow him on Instagram.
Check out Sky Sabin's short video of Joe making frames!
Light Forge Studio from Joe on Vimeo.
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Big wave closing out on Beavertail in Jamestown, Rhode Island. The photo is No.2 in a series of three waves shot on the same day, with slight variations captured in each frame. This one has more white as it is closing upon itself.
The listing is for the print only. Please inquire about custom framing.
© Joe Beckham, All rights reserved
The photographs included in this web site are not in the public domain and may not be used on websites, blogs, or in other media without advance permission. Joseph R. Beckham retains exclusive rights to all photographs on this website. Under the U.S. Copyright Laws, photographs may not to be downloaded or reproduced without prior consent of the photographer. For inquiries, please email joe@lightforgestudio.com
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Clear water and open curl, huge ocean wave coming ashore on Beavertail in Jamestown, Rhode Island. The photo was taken in March and the color has not been enhanced in any way.
The listing is for the print only. Please inquire about custom framing.
© Joe Beckham, All rights reserved
The photographs included in this web site are not in the public domain and may not be used on websites, blogs, or in other media without advance permission. Joseph R. Beckham retains exclusive rights to all photographs on this website. Under the U.S. Copyright Laws, photographs may not to be downloaded or reproduced without prior consent of the photographer. For inquiries, please email joe@lightforgestudio.com
from $15.00
A bumble bee inadvertently making a smiley face on a sunflower in the field at Casey Farm, Saunderstown, Rhode Island.
The listing is for the print only. Please inquire about custom framing.
© Joe Beckham, All rights reserved
The photographs included in this web site are not in the public domain and may not be used on websites, blogs, or in other media without advance permission. Joseph R. Beckham retains exclusive rights to all photographs on this website. Under the U.S. Copyright Laws, photographs may not to be downloaded or reproduced without prior consent of the photographer. For inquiries, please email joe@lightforgestudio.com
from $20.00
Backlit, sea glass-colored water, crashing onshore at Pt. Judith, Narragansett, Rhode Island.
The listing is for the print only. Please inquire about custom framing.
© Joe Beckham, All rights reserved
The photographs included in this web site are not in the public domain and may not be used on websites, blogs, or in other media without advance permission. Joseph R. Beckham retains exclusive rights to all photographs on this website. Under the U.S. Copyright Laws, photographs may not to be downloaded or reproduced without prior consent of the photographer. For inquiries, please email joe@lightforgestudio.com
from $20.00
Bright summer day in a field of sunflowers. Casey Farm, Saunderstown, Rhode Island.
The listing is for the print only. Please inquire about custom framing.
© Joe Beckham, All rights reserved
The photographs included in this web site are not in the public domain and may not be used on websites, blogs, or in other media without advance permission. Joseph R. Beckham retains exclusive rights to all photographs on this website. Under the U.S. Copyright Laws, photographs may not to be downloaded or reproduced without prior consent of the photographer. For inquiries, please email joe@lightforgestudio.com
from $20.00
View east from Black Point, Narragansett, Rhode Island at dusk.
The listing is for the print only. Please inquire about custom framing.
© Joe Beckham, All rights reserved
The photographs included in this web site are not in the public domain and may not be used on websites, blogs, or in other media without advance permission. Joseph R. Beckham retains exclusive rights to all photographs on this website. Under the U.S. Copyright Laws, photographs may not to be downloaded or reproduced without prior consent of the photographer. For inquiries, please email joe@lightforgestudio.com