Joseph Chavez

I grew up in Chino, California, surrounded by culture, family, and hard work. As a teenager, I picked up a camera and never really put it down. I became the yearbook photographer at my high school, capturing the memories that told our stories—before I even knew that’s what I loved doing.

After school, I went into printing and retouching, learning the craft from the ground up. I worked with some major fashion brands like St. John Knits, Forever 21, and Windsor, helping make their images stand out on the page. Over time, my work started showing up in magazines like Vogue and other high-end fashion books.

But my passion has always been more than just photos—it’s about people and culture. That’s what led me to start Bad Habits Good Times Magazine, a place to showcase real stories, lowrider culture, music, and the artists behind it all. Every issue is built from love for the community and the lifestyle that raised me.

I’m proud of how far it’s come—each project, each page, each photo tells part of a bigger story. This is my journey, still in motion.