About the Photographer Josh Utley

Josh Utley

Third generation photographer. Josh is extremely grateful for all the recognition he has received from his clients, colleagues and the community.


fstoppers editor's pick

Editor's Pick - Haleakala National Park - Photo by Josh Utley

Fstoppers (online community aimed at educating and inspiring photographers, videographers, and creative professionals)

Fstoppers started in 2010 by founders Patrick Hall and Lee Morris, Fstoppers has grown into one of the top resources for photography lighting, gear reviews, business tips, behind the scenes, and industry news.  

Today the website reaches over 1.5 million photographers and averages around 6 million pageviews a month.  Fstoppers has been featured on NPR, The Huffington Post, Resource Magazine, Mashable, Gizmodo, Tech Crunch, Geek.com, Facebook Business, Vimeo Staff Picks, Adobe, Life Hacker, ABC News, BuzzFeed, and many other industry leading news oulets.

Featured on FStoppers: Haleakala NAtional Park - Photo by Josh Utley


Photograph "Ocean Beach San Diego" Won in the U.S. Pacific Coast and Alaska Category

Photograph "Ocean Beach San Diego" Won in the U.S. Pacific Coast and Alaska Category

ASBPA (American Shore & Beach Preservation Association)

Photograph "Ocean Beach San Diego" won in the U.S. Pacific Coast and Alaska category featured in Shore & Beach Magazine.

Photograph "Ocean Beach San Diego" Won in the U.S. Pacific Coast and Alaska Category

2018 Congressional Award for our tireless dedication and leadership on behalf of of Ocean Beach.

U.S House of Representatives Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition

Scott Peters, Member of Congress, 52 District, California

Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for our tireless dedication and leadership on behalf of of Ocean Beach.

Photographer Josh Utley Ocean Beach San Diego


California Legislature Assembly Certificate of Recognition  for our hard work and our tireless effort of promoting Ocean Beach and invaluable service to the community.

California Legislature Assembly Certificate of Recognition

Todd Gloria, California State Assembly, 78th District

Ocean Beach MainStreet Association Special Service Awarded for Josh's hard work and tireless effort of promoting Ocean Beach and his invaluable service to the community.

Cover: PL-OB Monthly Magazine - Photo by Josh Utley

State of California Senate Certificate of Recognition for outstanding service and commitment to Ocean Beach helping to make OB a great place to live, work and play.

State of California Senate Certificate of Recognition

Honor issuer Senator Toni G. Atkins, 39th District

Certificate of Recognition and congratulations for outstanding service and commitment to Ocean Beach by helping to make OB a great place to live, work and play.

Ocean Beach Pier Sunset


The City of San Diego, State of California, Certificate of Recognition for our dedicated service and promotion of Ocean Beach.

The City of San Diego, State of California, Certificate of Recognition

Kevin L. Faulconer, Mayor, San Diego, California

Certificate of Recognition for our dedicated service and promotion of Ocean Beach.

Newport Avenue Ocean Beach San Diego Calfifornia 92107


3rd Place/Gold People's Choice Award

3rd Place/Gold People's Choice Award

Peninsula Beacon - San Diego Community News Group

3rd Place/Gold People's Choice Award 2018 for Photography. Awarded by the Peninsula Beacon - San Diego Community News Group at the Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off.

3rd Place/Gold People's Choice Award