Independent Photography Professional
Greater Chicago Area
- Current
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- Owner at Ben Reed Photography
- Past
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- Communications Coordinator at Columbia College Chicago
- Commercial Photography Assistant at Acme Photo Works
- Education
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- Columbia College Chicago
- Northern Michigan University
- Connections
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- Industry
- Photography
- Websites
Ben Reed’s Summary
I am an editorial and advertising photographer living in the great city of Chicago. My passion is studio and environmental portraiture. My approach is to place equal value on expression, composition, environment, and lighting in my work to create well-rounded and effective images. I have technical training in the science of photography, experience in large-scale location and studio lighting, and a background in graphic design.
My goal is to use photography as a vehicle to lead an interesting, satisfying, and whole life. I aspire to create beautiful, narrative, and meaningful photographs, meet fascinating new people, travel to amazing places, and share these experiences with others who are motivated to do the same.
Ben Reed’s Specialties:
environmental portraiture, studio portraiture, editorial, advertising, medium format, large format, film
Ben Reed’s Experience
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Owner
Ben Reed Photography
(Photography industry)
May 2008 — Present (1 year 7 months)
I specialize in studio and environmental portraiture and lifestyle photography for both editorial and advertising clients. My approach is to place equal value on expression, composition, environment, and lighting in my work to create well-rounded and effective images. My clients include Columbia College Chicago, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Time Out Chicago, Plan B 'The Agency Alternative,' and Event Architects.
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Communications Coordinator
Columbia College Chicago
(Educational Institution; 501-1000 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
August 2006 — May 2008 (1 year 10 months)
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Commercial Photography Assistant
Acme Photo Works
(Partnership; Photography industry)
January 2004 — August 2006 (2 years 8 months)
Ben Reed’s Education
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Columbia College Chicago
2004 — 2006
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Northern Michigan University
Art and Design , Photography , 1998 — 1999
Additional Information
Ben Reed’s Websites:
Ben Reed’s Groups:
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Advertising Photographers of America, APA
Ben Reed’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- expertise requests
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
