ABOUT

I am a photographer and visual storyteller drawn to the people, cultures, and experiences that shape how we see ourselves and one another. Working across both personal and commissioned projects, I create authentic, documentary-driven imagery that explores identity, connection, and a sense of place.

My approach is rooted in curiosity, observation and trust. Whether documenting communities, individuals or creating work for brands and organizations, I look for honest moments and genuine human experiences that reflect the complexities of identity, culture and human connection. Rather than manufacturing stories, I strive to uncover and elevate the ones already unfolding.

Influenced by documentary traditions, my work blends visual storytelling with a human-centered perspective, creating images that feel authentic, emotionally resonant and grounded in real life. Through my photography, I seek to help people and organizations share meaningful stories that foster understanding, trust, and connection.

AWARDS

2019 American Photography Annual 36

2015 American Photography Annual 31

BOOKS & EDITIONS

Hold on Tight, Love at Myrtle Beach - Printed 2016

King of Diamonds - Printed 2014

EXHIBITIONS

Sprechsaal Galerie - Berlin, Germany - Group Show - Nov 4 - Dec 17, 2016
Kinfolk Space - Williamsburg, Brooklyn - Solo Show - Sept, 2016
Picture Farm Gallery - Williamsburg, Brooklyn - Group Show - Dec 2013

SELECT COMMERCIAL CLIENT LIST
’47 Brand, 360i, 3Headed Monster, ArchRival Agency, Bare Minerals, BPI, Bloomberg Foundation, Brighthouse Financial, Broadhead, Beyond Type 1, Buxom Cosmetics, Cakes Body, CBD-Medic / Charlotte’s Web CBD, Charles Schwab, Chili’s, Citibank, Compass, Day 1 Agency, e.l.f. Cosmetics, ForGood&Co, Game of Thrones, Giant Bicycles, GlaxoSmithKline, HBO, JetBlue, JM+D, Keurig, Laura Mercier, LeSportsac, L'Oreal, Lucky Generals, McCann Health, McDonald’s, Microsoft, NFL, Nike, Ogilvy, Omnicom, Oreo, Orveon Global, Philips, Publicis, Publix, Razorfish Health, Spotify, Super Heroes Agency, The Guardian, Tudor Watches, Warby Parker
EDITORIAL
Afar, Art-in-Print Magazine, Black Book, Brooklyn Magazine, Brummm Magazine, Glass Magazine UK, Health, Hemispheres, Huge, Mass Appeal, Men's Journal, New York Magazine, NorthSide Media Group, Random House, REASON Magazine, Swoon Magazine, The New York Times, Time Out NY, The Williamsburg-Greenpoint News, Rhapsody, Vibe, Vice

Ben has photographed celebrity, professional athlete, author, chef and musician talent such as Brian Baumgartner, Kate Flannery, Karlie Kloss, Joan Smalls, Carli Loyd, Jamie Thomas, Elaine Welteroth, Justin Verlander, Gus Dapperton, Zella Day, Frank Ocean, Kia Damon, Meghan Daum, Sloane Crosley, John Katzenbach, Marley Dias, David Chang, Daniel Boulud, Will Guidara, Jonas Brothers, Romeo Miller, Ken Block

PRESS

2016 - AI-AP Profile 
NON PROFIT / NGO

Strada Education Network, Play for Peace, Seres, Bowery Resident Community, Community Roots Charter School