Joy Malone Photography

It’s always cool to see the photographs I take wind up in my feed while I’m scrolling. I shot this photo recently.

Bill Bellamy is mixing comedy with a serious warning: keep your guard up overseas, because some fairytale getaways aren't coming with a happy ending. https://buff.ly/r8lf61o

So cool to see my photo of John Popper of Blues Traveler make the new Rolling Stone article about him.

John Popper on 'Run-Around' at 30 — And Nearly Dying This Year

Thrilled to share that my first assignment for The New York Times was published on September 22 — my birthday, which made the moment even more meaningful.

This summer I had the privilege of documenting the community Lou Harris is building in the Rockaways. Waking up before sunrise to make the drive was no small feat, but what I witnessed was extraordinary: a space where kids can find belonging, confidence, and joy in the ocean.

I’m grateful to Brent Lewis for opening this door, to writer Aimee Ortiz for her thoughtful words, and to the Black Surfing Association and Surf Lou for welcoming me into your community. At a time when it seems like humanity itself is eroding, seeing this kind of resilience and vision was profoundly moving.

Here’s the story:
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/22/nyregion/rockaway-black-surfing-kids.html?unlocked_article_code=1.n08.p7xS.2QQ6JfUZB7JV&smid=url-share