Ben lives on the edge of the Peak District National Park and has held a deep passion for nature and the outdoors from a very young age. He studied photography and became a full time wildlife photographer in 2003. His work has taken him all over the world where he strives to create images that conjure emotion and tell stories. Ben is especially drawn to environmental images that show his subject in context, and likes to use elements of the landscape, as well as dramatic light to draw the viewer into his subject’s world. He is described by Living Edge magazine as a “passionate and experienced wildlife photographer, with a perfectionist’s eye for detail”.
Ben sells his images worldwide through several of the world’s top photographic agencies, and is a regular contributor to publications such as BBC Wildlife magazine, Outdoor Photography, Professional Photographer, Digital SLR Photography and many more. Ben is Vice President of Cheshire Wildlife Trust and has appeared on many TV and Radio programs including BBC 1’s Walk on the Wild Side, BBC The One Show and BBC Countryfile. Ben’s images have earned him numerous prestigious international awards including over 20 awards in the British Wildlife Photography Awards, European Wildlife Photographer of the Year and category wins in Bird Photographer of the Year.
He was also awarded Geographical Photographer of the Year. Ben’s contributions to wildlife photography extend beyond his own work. He is a sought-after speaker and educator, regularly conducting workshops and lectures throughout the UK and overseas to share his expertise and passion with aspiring photographers.
