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My approach is based on letting go of expectations and assumptions about how people should look or behave on a shoot so I can be open to what’s happening. I don’t try to control the situation. It’s important to let things happen. I want my subjects to act naturally and unselfconsciously, expressing their spirit and […]

For a while Ben has been interested in creating up-close images, especially with his portraiture. The latest addition to his collection is the Canon 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro Autofocus Lens. It allows him to see his subjects from a different perspective, broadening his visual vocabulary. One of his first experiments was photographing Trudie’s garden. A […]

Forget any rule you ever heard about what to wear on a Larrabee photo shoot. I tell my clients my only rule is to wear what you like and what makes you feel comfortable. This is especially important for moms to consider when deciding what their kids should wear. Clothes allow children to express their […]

We were invited to create a permanent photography installation in the recently opened Vincent Palumbo Salon in the heart of Westport, CT. For the second time we teamed up with salon owner Vincent Palumbo to create an ambiance through Ben’s fine art portraits that engage the viewer in a feeling of connection. We’ve worked with […]

The photography exhibit consists of Ben’s signature portraits along with images of the salon’s stylists in action. To create the images for the exhibit we spent an afternoon photographing the artistry of the salon experience. Read more about Perfecting the Salon/Gallery Concept Vincent Palumbo Salon 616 Post Road East Westport, CT 06880 203.454.8600