OUR
STUDIO
Experience having your portraits created in our stylish 3300 sq ft studio. Recently completely renovated with state-of-the art equipment and more backdrops and props than you can imagine… A waterfall, trampoline, and fog machine just to name a few!
Wanting images outdoors or on location too? We have a bunch of great areas nearby to create just about any style you are wanting!
IN THE
Ben has been recognized worldwide as a leader in photographic art. His work has been featured on several websites, in numerous international publications, and on major news networks such as:
PRESTIGIOUS
2012
Grand Imaging Awards Top 3 Electronic Imaging
PPI Top Iowa Photographer
PPA International Diamond Photographer of the Year – Photographic Open
PPA International Platinum Photographer of the Year – Master Artist
National Kodak Gallery Elite Award 1st Place
2013
Grand Imaging Awards 1st Place Illustrative
PPI Top Iowa Master Photographer
PPA International Diamond Photographer of the Year – Photographic Open
PPA International Platinum Master Artist of the Year – Master Artist
National Kodak Gallery Elite Award 1st Place
2014
Grand Imaging Awards 2nd Place Illustrative
Grand Imaging Awards Top 3 Wedding
World Photographic Cup Bronze Medal – Illustrative
World Photographic Cup Top 10 Wedding
WPPI Top 3 Commercial
WPPI 2nd Place Illustrative
PPI Top 10 Iowa Master Photographers
PPA International Diamond Photographer of the Year – Master Artist
PPA International Diamond Photographer of the Year – Photographic Open
2015
Grand Imaging Awards 1st Place Wedding
Grand Imaging Awards 1st Place Senior Portraits
Grand Imaging Awards Top 10 Commercial
Grand Imaging Awards Top 10 Illustrative
World Photographic Cup Gold Medal – Wedding
World Photographic Cup Gold Medal – Portrait
World Photographic Cup Silver Medal – Illustrative
WPPI 1st Place Illustrative
WPPI 2nd Place Commercial
WPPI 3rd Place Wedding
WPPI 3rd Place Portraits
PPI Top Iowa Master Photographer
PPA North Central District PERFECT CASE (4 x 100) – Photographic Open
PPA International Diamond Photographer of the Year – Photographic Open
PPA International Platinum Photographer of the Year – Master Artist
National Kodak Gallery Elite Award 2nd Place
Sunset Print Award 2nd Place
2016
Grand Imaging Awards Top 10 Wedding
Grand Imaging Awards Top 10 Master Artist
Grand Imaging Awards 1st Place Illustrative
World Photographic Cup Bronze Medal – Illustrative
WPPI 2nd Place Illustrative
WPPI Master Photographer
PPI Top Iowa Master Photographer
PPA North Central District Top Case – Photographic Open
PPA North Central District Top Case – Master Artist
PPA International Diamond Photographer of the Year – Photographic Open
PPA International Platinum Photographer of the Year – Master Artist
National Kodak Gallery Elite Award 3rd Place
2017
Grand Imaging Awards 1st Place Illustrative
Grand Imaging Awards 2nd Place Senior
WPPI 1st Place Bride Alone: Non-Wedding Day
WPPI 1st Place Illustrative
WPPI Grand Award Winner – Creative Division
Impact Award – Professional Photographers of America Charities
2018
PPI Medlar Award, Best Portrait Exhibited
Grand Imaging Awards 1st Place Illustrative
Grand Imaging Awards 1st Place General Portrait
WPPI 1st Place Illustrative
WPPI 3st Place Illustrative
WPPI 1st Place Grand Award Creative Portrait
World Photographic Cup Gold Medal Illustrative
World Photographic Cup Silver Medal Commercial
2019
Grand Imaging Awards Finalist Illustrative
World Photographic Cup 7th Place Illustrative
World Photographic Cup Team USA Portrait
2021
Grand Imaging Awards 1st Place Senior
WPPI 1st Place Illustrative
World Photographic Cup Team USA Illustrative
World Photographic Cup Team USA Commercial
2022
PPI Medlar Award, Best Portrait Exhibited
Grand Imaging Awards 1st Place Illustrative
Grand Imaging Awards 1st Place General Portrait
WPPI 1st Place Illustrative
WPPI 3st Place Illustrative
WPPI 1st Place Grand Award Creative Portrait
World Photographic Cup Gold Medal Illustrative
World Photographic Cup Silver Medal Commercial
2023
Professional Photographers of America International Diamond Photographer of the Year
Grand Imaging Awards Finalist Illustrative
Grand Imaging Awards Finalist Childrens Portrait
World Photographic Cup Team USA Illustrative Portrait
World Photographic Cup Team USA Illustrative
XXV MEMBER
The Society of XXV is an elite international guild made up of the finest photographers in the world. The society consists of 25 Active members and a number of Emeritus members. Criteria for membership includes excellence in their field, as well as active involvement in community service, and leadership in the photographic industry. All members are award winning photographers and artists in their respective areas of expertise.