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Photographer Kenneth Benjamin Reed = epic photography.
Combining creative lighting and direction, commercial photographer Ben Reed captures the essence of a concept with the heart of a painter and the eyes of a marksman. Using principles of lighting and composition from classic tableau paintings and early photography, Reed has a knack for teasing fantastic images out of any situation.
Ben maintains traditional lighting, design, and compositional applications in his photographs, bringing your creative ideas into vivid clarity. Be it classical studio portraiture, environmental portraiture, wedding and event documentation, editorial assignments, advertising or promotional campaigns- Ben knows that doing great business is all about building great relationships.
Contact him today if you would like a rate quote or have any questions.
Cinematic, timeless, epic- this is the photography you want.
Digital production knowledge:
Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Lightroom, Bridge, Flash, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Aperture, Canon, Nikon, Genuine Fractals, Deep Meta, Fluid Mask, Apple, Mac, Macintosh, Microsoft Office Suite, Windows, Linux, Microsoft, Powerpoint, Entourage, Word, Outlook, css, digital photography, file management, html, imaging, multimedia, post-production, plug-ins, photography, sales, set design, troubleshooting, web site production, budgeting, catalogs, color management, concept development, creative design, customer relations, customer satisfaction, customer service, database administration, directing, editing, fashion, creative and traditional lighting techniques.
Lighting and grip qualifications:
Kenneth Benjamin Reed has an extensive knowledge of Paul Buff equipment, strobes, and hacks, Vagabond battery packs, Cybersyncs, Pocket Wizards, and other transcievers, Speedlights, Alien Bees, White Lightning, Elinchrom, Lowell, and Interfit strobes and hot lights, baffles, flags, modifiers, softboxes, and numerous DIY lighting techniques.
Other qualifications:
A busy location scout, Ben maintains a stockpile of hard-to-find locations for a variety of needs. Set design and DIY lighting techniques are also of interest.
Clients include:
Marquis magazine, Threadless, Seattle Magazine, Liaison Designs, Gasoline Glamour, Exprima Media, Northwest Tattoo Magazine, Stephanie D Couture, Blue Gardenia cafe, Adorn Body Art, Dr Pressman, Today’s Vintage, My Bad, Billie Jo Retro, Pearson Publications, Ginger Salon, Salon 77, The Sentinel, MF Magazine
Recommendations:
“Kenneth has an amazing eye for photography as his work is nothing less than perfect and impeccable.”
- Alex Roosevelt , Vice President at UNIQUE LIQUID
“Ben is top-notch and cares about the details and results. At the same time he’s very reliable with deadlines. I asked him to photograph some adidas basketball sneakers as concepts for ads and he did a great job. I am going to continue working with him. He’s extremely reasonable and easy to work with as well.”
- David Cin, Senior Footwear Designer at Adidas
“I have had the privilege and honor of accompanying Ben on two separate photo-shoots, during which I was able to both observe and document his process as a photographer via “behind-the-scenes” candid photos and video. During these two occasions (one was a summer wedding and the other was an early morning conceptual shoot on St. John’s bridge) I found Ben to be both professional and personable, and I was absolutely blown away by the amazingly beautiful photos he produced. When it came time to plan my own personal family portraits, he was the first person I thought of…and I really couldn’t be happier with the results! In fact, I have booked him to take additional photos this Holiday season (never again will I wait for hours on end for generic portraits in an over-crowded department store portrait studio!). There really is something to be said for choosing a quality photographer when it comes to documenting special occasions; in my experience working with Ben (as both an observer and a client), I have been impressed with the amount of time he spends getting to know his clients as a means of better understanding who they are as individuals, and what their expectations are for the photo-shoot. On top of that, Ben has the kind of calming presence that can put camera-shy folks at ease, he knows how to give gentle direction in order to take a great photo, and he has the kind of artistic eye and understanding of lighting and framing to beautifully capture whatever he points his camera at. When it comes to quality, creativity, and professionalism, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better photographer. I really can’t recommend him highly enough, he’s fantastic.”
Jayda Klingerman, Director of Career Services at Carrington College
“Kenneth Benjamin Reed is extremely knowledgeable and creative in his art and understanding of client’s goals…cool dude too.”
- Raymond Gehlbach, client
“Kenneth Benjamin Reed’s photos are consistently impressive. The photography work he has done for me has always surpassed my expectations. As a professional musician and garden designer, I use his photos exclusively. I often need head shots and pictures of my performances for various aspects of my music career, as well as photos of the gardens I have designed. His photos have been printed on flyers, used in newspapers, and internet publications, in order to promote my music, all over the United States and Western Europe. And the pictures he’s taken of my garden designs have impressed countless clients and have played a huge part in generating work for my general contracting business I own in Portland, Oregon. I give Kenneth Benjamin Reed my highest recommendations for all types of photography, from portraits, weddings, fashion, art, or landscapes. I’ve worked with and known him for nearly 15 years and he is not only extremely professional but also honest and trustworthy.”
- Mikah Sykes, Musician
“Ben’s ability to connect with people and his enthusiasm make him our first choice when the need arises.”
- Trisha Hassler, Artist
“Kenneth has an amazing eye…a great ability to pluck gorgeousness out of thin air, an artist, I cannot recommend him more to document your most special event.”
- Susanne Feigum, Attorney
“Pause, stop, and take a look at Ben’s portfolio. Skilled in both studio and on-location photography Ben has shown himself to be a dynamic photographer capable of handling a myriad of photography projects.”
- Luke Olsen, photographer
“Ben Reed has a fantastic eye for the small details and subtle aspects that make a compelling portrait. Ben’s eye is truly refined and his creative ideas never cease to amaze me!”
- Nate Hassler, photographer
“Kenneth Benjamin Reed’s photography first caught my attention years back with his treatment of a fantastical safari-esque shoot in a Pacific NW wild plain, and every new piece from him only increases my respect for his talent. His gregarious nature is sincere, and his charm is a breath of fresh air in an industry of people seemingly too busy to be human. He is a great photographer and I’m likely to be a fan of his works for a lifetime. I highly recommend him for projects large and small; you can’t go wrong in any capacity.”
- Benjamin Balzer, NW Regional Ambassador – CouchSurfing International
“Ben is a great resource, whether as a photographer or assistant. His enthusiasm is immediately evident, and his work is rock-solid. Highly recommended!”
- Tom Hassler, photographer
“I’ve worked with Ben on several projects and he has always been a source or great creative inspiration and technical knowledge. I would recommend him to anyone looking for an artistic photographer with superior skills.”
- Mike Burry, photographer
“Kenneth Benjamin Reed has a rare and amazing talent. He has the ability to capture the spirit of his subject (without which a photo has no life). I’ve worked with him on several occasions in the past and have never been disappointed. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for fabulous photographs!”
- Kat Swank, designer
“We had THE BEST experience with our photographer, Kenneth Benjamin Reed! He was willing to hear our vision and transfer that to something that can be felt in a photograph. We came away with unique images that really capture who our daughter is and what she looks like! We have sent her senior pictures out to all our family and friends and have received many calls about the how beautiful her photo turned out! We would recommend him to everyone we know. We can’t wait to use him again! ”
- Leesa Revis, client
“My husband and I used Kenneth Benjamin Reed for our wedding photography. We couldn’t be happier with everything that Ben did for us. He had great ideas to add to the ideas my husband and I came up with, and was very professional and efficient with the allotted time for photography. Not only were my husband I very impressed with his work, but my parents were more than happy with everything he produced, and our guests were also impressed with his level of energy and efforts he went through to get all of our pictures just the way we asked (our ceremony took place in an enclosed garden, and Ben ran back and forth to capture every moment from the angle we requested). His artistic eye really added to the ideas we had come up with, and every picture turned out great. He even accommodated all of my mom’s last minute requests. My only disappointment is that we didn’t have more time for pictures, but we already have too many amazing pictures to choose from. If you are looking for a professional wedding photographer that actually produces interesting pictures, Ben is your guy. And to top it all off, he doesn’t charge an arm and a leg like most photographers that will only give you mediocre pictures.”
- Leah Rief, client
“Kenneth Benjamin Reed is a very creative photographer who shoots outstanding work both in studio and on-location. I highly recommend him.”
- Pete Springer, Portland Photographer
“I am a wedding photographer in the Seattle area and last year it was my turn to ‘tie the knot’. Both of my usual partners were already booked on that day and so I had to take a chance on hiring some one I had never worked with before. Kenneth Benjamin Reed’s work came out colorful, vibrant, and full of composition – Three things I strive to to capture in my own work. My wife and I were very happy with the images and the experience Kenneth’s team provided, as well as their willingness to travel to Tacom,a Washington- where the event was held. I would recommend to any couple their expert photographic services.”
- Ryan Moss, Washington Photographer
“I hired Kenneth Benjamin Reed for my son’s wedding in June 2009. I am a professional photographer, myself, but wanted to participate in the wedding instead of photographing it. I shopped around for someone whose photographic skills were stellar. I couldn’t have been happier with Ben’s skills as a photographer and his warm personality. He made the wedding day a memory my family will treasure forever!”
- Lisa Cornell, Local Photographer
“I modeled a beautiful headpiece for Liaison, and Kenneth Reed was the photographer. Our team created some beautiful images for the artist who created the headpiece. Ben knew exactly what he wanted, and was impeccable with his direction. He is a true professional and I highly recommend him if you are looking for someone experienced to come prepared and produce quality work.”
- Daylene Rhyner, Photographer and Model
“I’ve worked with Ben a few times and those that I didn’t get to, I wished I had! He presents only the finest of quality work matched with timely deliveries. He is artistic, clean, professional and innovative…clearly amazing!”
- Jennifer Sims, Client / Fashion Designer
“I have worked with Ben Reed in his capacity of photographer. He has been timely, cooperative, creative, professional and has provided his services as agreed.Ben was the consummate professional. He was sensitive to my needs as a client and the final results were superior. He is definitely on my list of preferred providers. I would not hesitate to work with him again. ”
- David Rolin, local artist
“Kenneth Benjamin Reed (Ben) is a brilliant photographer. I immediately recognized his superb talent upon our first mutual project. Since then, I have been repeatedly surprised at the outstanding images he creates. He not only takes photos, he MAKES photos. When doing editorial work, he is fantastic at capturing the moment in all it’s contextual glory. When working on advertising projects, he not only melds together all facets of production for a rounded piece, but he paints with light. I would recommend Ben for just about any project that one could mastermind.”
- Alicia Elfving, Producer
“Very professional and friendly photographer! Highly recommended and produces wonderful work.”
-Ashley Wilhelm, Model and Turbo Kick Master
“Ben provided excellent work – quality images delivered on time and within budget.”
- Corey Pressman, Exprima Media
“Ben took our wedding photos in July and they are to say the last spectacular! He worked well with traditional requests, and took many creative shots, instant favorites with anyone, they really make our wedding special. Highly recommend Kenneth for weddings, or editorial work.”
- Solannah Cornell, Client
“I hired Kenneth Benjamin Reed as the photographer for my daughter’s wedding. He was reasonably priced and took some great active photos which exemplified the nature of the wedding, including some humorous moments. I paid him extra to touch up the formal pictures which resulted in beautiful professional looking photographs for our memories of the special day. Thanks.”
- Sue Elfving, Client
“Kenneth (Ben) creates phenomenal photographs – they are imaginative and technically excellent. I am hiring him to re-shoot some wedding photos for me, and to shoot a portrait of my husband. The people in his photos always look fantastic! Highly recommended.”
- Lisa Fox, Client
“Nice tall Ben. Like fancy camera. Pretty girl!!
Really, though – I was able to assist Ben with a few shoots, and was amazed at his professionalism, and ability to coax the most inexperienced subject into a fantastic shoot! Ben is a work-horse, and stays on task until everyone is completely satisfied with their results from the initial consultation and set-up to final printing,”
-Holly Patton, makeup and hair wizard
“Ben is a talented artist with a fantastic eye for his subject – you’ll love his work!”
- Alicia Kea, SEO Strategist
“I was able to have my family portrait done even though it was very late in the evening- Ben was very professional in setting up the environment for us. My wife and I are proud to have our picture taken by him.”
- Aaron Priso, Client
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