Into the Amazon — What I Learned Photographing One of Earth's Last Wild Places
in this battlefield of biodiversity is a beauty that you will never find anywhere else. Beetles that are more ornate and beautiful than the most valuable jewelry, snakes so colorful you’d think a neon sign was slithering through the branches, or so camouflaged that seeing them feels like finally getting your eyes to focus on that magic eye poster you had as a kid.
Wild Baja: Capturing the Spirit of Adventure with Wild Common Tequila
Embark on a wild Baja California road trip with photographer Ben Horton and friends Lizzy and Kelli Coghill. From Loreto’s slot canyons to freediving in Bahía Concepción and exploring the dunes of Guerrero Negro, this adventure captures the untamed spirit of Wild Common tequila.
How I became a photographer for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2025
What I learned from photographing athletes and architecture for Sports Illustrated.
My BASE Magazine Cave Diving Article
Fear comes from not understanding. It’s a phrase that I repeat to myself when I am presented with something that scares me.
If you’re afraid of swimming with sharks, it’s probably because you don’t understand them. If you’re afraid of hiking alone through the wilderness, it’s probably because you don’t understand that environment. In adventure sports, it often means you simply haven’t developed the skills and awareness necessary to visualise the path to a positive outcome.
Journal Entry - Corcovado Photo Expedition 2
We came to a spot in the river where the river is forced around the skeleton of a giant fallen tree. Anything of significant size, the river included is forced through a few narrow passageways. The hope was that we could get some shark photos when they are either coming or going in this area. All together I've spent about 10 days in this river, with hardly a straight view of a shark, and it seemed like today was going to be a repeat until, standing in the water the telltale signature of a shark approached from downstream.
Career Advice from an Adventure Photographer
What separates a good photographer from a great photographer?
I’m not talking about a photographer with a famous name, or a lot of followers. I’m talking about a photographer who creates great work, and works consistently. A great photographer has to constantly grow with the industry and constantly reevaluate themselves so that they are relevant and well employed…..
Why Beer is Important for Travelers
The first thing you see when you arrive in a foreign country is usually a taxi. Whether exiting an airport or crossing a border, it's the taxi drivers that first make contact. The question here, is how much should you be paying? Pay too much, and they'll get used to ripping off uninformed visitors, pay to little and maybe you'll end up in an alley…..
The Forced Variable Technique
Getting better at anything is hard work, especially when your ego tells you you’re already an accomplished adventure photographer. To help myself continue to learn how to be a better photographer, I introduced something new to my workflow, and I call it a "Forced Variable." Don't ask me where I got the name, that's just what I ended up calling it.