Largely influenced by his Midwest upbringing, Ben’s pursuit of photography first began with a fascination for the abandoned. His unmistakable aesthetic and color palette have breathed new life into faded old spaces, and since then he has focused on broadening his work to capture architecture, roadside attractions, and, his true passion, all things retro and Americana. A multifaceted artist, he has spent over 20 years working for numerous design agencies, a quality which can be seen in his work.

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Ben’s solo book, Viewing Hours, showcases his photography over the last decade traveling the United States to capture the images of these once vibrant, and now abandoned treasures. Viewing Hours features over 150 color images from 15 states, including Arizona, California, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Wisconsin.

Ben’s work is also featured in Trope Chicago: The Loop & Beyond, the eighth volume in the Trope City Editions and the companion to Trope's first city edition, Trope Chicago.