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Ben Kelmer

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Business Owner at Ben Kelmer studio
📍 New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

Ben Kelmer is an accomplished entrepreneur and photographer specializing in story-driven photojournalism for corporate and event clients. He is the owner of Ben Kelmer Studio and co-founder of Creatis Agency. His professional journey began in photojournalism after studying documentary photography, and he has since co-founded an aerial drone photography company.

Outside of his professional work, Ben is a family man who enjoys traveling with his wife and children. He started photography at the young age of 14 and has a deep appreciation for film cameras. A fan of "The Lord of the Rings, " he has expressed a desire to live in New Zealand for a year.

Unique fact: Ben won the "Photo of the Year" award in 2012 for his powerful image of a social protest activist.

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
Business Owner
Location
New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
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Visual Storytelling
His work is centered on capturing authentic stories, describing his aim as telling a complete story in a "blink of an eye" for clients, from nonprofits to corporations.
Photography Philosophy
He believes in capturing authentic, unplanned moments and emphasizes that the value of a professional photographer extends far beyond just taking "nice pictures. "
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Career

Work history

4-2012
Business Owner
Ben Kelmer studio
7-2022 - 9-2024
Media Manager
Deep Voice
1-2019 - 1-2022
Co-Founder
Creatis Agency
7-2011 - 1-2018
Staff Photographer
Time Out Group plc
9-2012 - 1-2016
Co-Founder
Dragon fly aerial company
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Education
2007 - 2009
Marine Sciences & Marine Environment Studies
Ruppin Academic Center
2005 - 2006
Documentary photography studies
Geographic Photography College
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