My photography journey began in 2012. Inspired by amazing local street photographers, I spent hours chasing light in the city streets. This style taught me the power of simple, clean composition, color, and light, and the importance of always being ready to capture those split-second moments. I love street photography to this day.

But it wasn’t until 2022 that I thought about photography as a career. I was working in a field that didn’t fit, and I was desperate to break out and create something all my own. I dreamed of quitting my job and walking across the country, with nothing but a backpack and my camera.

I made that dream a reality in 2024. With careful preparation, I left my job and walked from Mexico to Canada on the 3,100-mile Continental Divide Trail. It was magical: I did nothing but hike in stunning wilderness and take pictures every day, for five months straight.

The most important thing I learned is that life is too short to sit and wait for your dreams to come true. If you want something in this life, get out there and make it happen, with courage, tenacity, and hard work.

That’s the foundation of Ben Snaps Photography. I bring that same passion, dedication, and grit to every creative project that I work on, no matter how big or small. Your story becomes my story.

Let’s collaborate and make something special.

it all begins with a single step…