Welcome to the Eyes of Portland Monk, The Official Blog of Benjamin Reed Photography.
Benjamin absolutely loves his job. It was photography that transformed him from financial dork into creative being. It allows him to travel the world to interact with some of the most intriguing people around intimately collaborating with Oscar Winners, Grammy Winners, World Champions and Olympic Gold Medalists.
He has been shooting professionally since 2006 and has been recognized by some of the most prestigious members of the photographic community. His work has received numerous awards including the College Photographer of the Year, the National Press Photographers Association, Photographer of the Year and Atlana Photojournalism Seminar contests. He holds a master’s degree from the University of Missouri School of Journalism and is a board member of the Advertising Photographers of America in the Northwest Region.
Benjamin’s work has appeared in the United States and abroad for a variety of clients, publications and exhibits including National Geographic Traveler, The Los Angeles Times and the Pingyao China International Photography Festival.
He provides his advertising and editorial clients with a consistent vision using elements of beauty and unconventional humor in the studio and on-location. He currently spends his time in Portland, Oregon, Los Angeles, California and Seattle, Washington watching hundreds of amazing undiscovered bands perform every year.
