Welcome to the GI Photo Joe web site; it is here that reality blends with the imaginary with a bit of fun mixed in.  My intent is not to mislead the viewer into thinking that these images are actual combat photos - they were manipulated to entertain the action figure enthusiast.

The goal of the action figure photographer is to set up scenes and try to make them appear as though they were actual combat photos.  My approach to photographing action figures is different; I find actual combat photos and combine them with action figures through the use of image-editing software.  This technique produces images that are not intended to disrespect or make light of the soldiers and photographers that served in World War II.

Photo Joe's Gallery is a portfolio of images taken by GI Photo Joe.  You will recognize some of the images as they have come to epitomize World War II combat photography.  Original photo credit is given on each page and a control number is listed, so that you can locate the original image.  The Photographer's Gallery showcases images taken by other "combat" photographers.  The Military Photographers gallery contains images of real combat photographers.  Photo Tips provides advice on how to take a realistic approach to photographing action figures.  Joe & I chronicles my photographic evolution with GI Joe.  Saving Private Joe is an action figure spoof of the poster from the movie, Saving Private Ryan.  Finally, Links lists Web sites that provided information or inspiration for this site.