Born and raised in Oakland, CA, Taj, 26, gained a heavy interest in various street cultures, including graffiti art, rugged street fashion, and photography.

Keeping an open mind, and attempting to find beauty in everything visible, Taj began to photograph some of the Bay Area's roughest parts, connecting with the true character of the neighborhoods and their subjects.

Soon, Taj became eager to explore the world of film a bit more. In the summer of 2005, Taj began working as a production assistant under acclaimed music video director Anthony Mandler.

Anthony, along with Taj's brother, Bobby Joseph, taught Taj to be unafraid of his own creative ideas and most importantly, to follow his instincts.

Becoming extremely inspired by Mandler's work and teaching, Taj journeyed back to his home town of Oakland, CA to begin his own directing career.

With a little under two-thousand dollars, a summer's worth of experience, and a natural eye for framing and composition, Taj sought out a local rap phenomenon, The Team. Offering to fund and direct a music video for The Team, Taj and The Team collaborated on what would be Taj's first music video production.

Shortly after, Taj's work as a director and cinematic photographer began to gain local attention, soon catching the eyes of Boxfresh Pictures president, Lou Miguel.

In September of 2006, Taj was added to Boxfresh's talented roster of directors and began his professional carrer as a filmmaker, directing videos for Jive / Zomba recording artist, The Pack, and Def Jam recording artist Sterling Simms.

In addition, Taj has done videos for artist such as Traxamillion, TVT recording artist, The A'z, and SNF Entertainment's, The Gift.

Taj continues to write treatments with a goal in mind to make powerful connections with his viewers, through the talents and character of his subjects. Among many, Taj aspires to direct videos for Coldplay and Prince. Keep watching, Taj has a lot more to come.