Growing up, I was always outdoors. Exploring the boundaries and looking closer at what was right in front of me. It has always been a place of excitement and rest – whether soaking in the sunsets on Lake Michigan, observing insects going about their busy routine in a meadow, or the “silence” found trekking in the woods. Since picking up a camera more than 15 years ago, I’ve enjoyed working with a variety of subjects—most of the time spent on portraiture. Capturing expressions, personalities and contextual environments is fascinating and unique to each person’s story. Over the past few years, I decided to go back to my roots and explore the wilds from behind the lens. The change has been rewarding and has reawakened a lot of the fascination with nature from childhood. Photography will always be a part of how I experience the world on this side of heaven.

Contact

Instagram: @roybenjey

Capture

• Nikon Z6II
• 35mm f/1.8 S
• 85mm f/1.8 S
• 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
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• Nikon Z7II*
• Nikon Z8*
• 14-30mm f/4 S*
• MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S*
• 135mm f/1.8 S Plena*
• 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S*
• 400mm f/4.5 VR S*
• 600mm f/6.3 VR S*
• TC-1.4x Teleconverter*

*Project specific