Featured Photographer: Ben Acker

This month Wild Boyz Photography is pleased to introduce you to the photography of Ben Acker. Ben is a fellow nature fan and photographer, based in New Hampshire. He loves to travel domestically and internationally–when not quarantined. Ben shoots topside as well as underwater. I had the opportunity to sit down with Ben and ask him a few questions.

Where is the wildest place you have shot photos?

Egypt. Above and below the water it was wild. From the pyramids to the diving, the old coral reefs, the old archaeology; it’s a different world, a different time, and it took you to a different place.


Wide Angle or Macro?

Most of my photos are landscapes. I don’t spend too much time on macro.


Where is your next big trip?

My next big trip is back to Egypt. I’d be there now, if I wasn’t quarantined. I’m also trying to go somewhere in South America for some good red wine and steak.


Why go back to Egypt?

I spent a month and a half there, saw north, south, east, and west. There is so much more to explore, and so much to revisit.


Any advice for new photographers?

Get an intuitive camera. Something not expensive to learn on.


Any advice for veteran photographers?

Make free training videos so I can watch them.


What has been your favorite show during quarantine?

Ozark. I’m also watching The Curse of Oak Island, South Park, Family Guy, and Always Sunny in Philadelphia. As you can see, there has been a lot of good TV watching to appreciate while staying at home.

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