Ben Horton

Photographer / Director Environmental Storyteller

Ben Horton is a world-renowned photographer and director who has shot everything from groundbreaking expeditions with National Geographic to the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition. Renowned for his exceptional outdoor skillset, Ben excels at capturing breathtaking imagery in remote and challenging locations, bringing unparalleled vision and expertise to every project.

With a passion for environmental storytelling, Ben’s work inspires people to connect with the planet. His unique ability to combine artistic vision with technical mastery has made him the go-to photographer for high-level commercial campaigns focused on adventure and travel. In 2023, Ben spent much of the year living in the Baja desert, documenting its wild, remote beauty—a region he has worked in since 2015.

Ben’s career is built on a foundation of exploration and impact. His groundbreaking investigation into illegal fishing operations between Costa Rica and China earned him National Geographic’s first-ever Young Explorer Grant and led to stronger ocean protections in Costa Rica. He has since received numerous grants and assignments, and starred in the television series Extreme China, documenting journeys through some of the world’s most unforgiving landscapes.

Today, Ben focuses exclusively on projects he feels personally connected to, maintaining authenticity and creating work that inspires action and change. Based in Cabo and Park City, Utah, he continues pushing his creativity's boundaries, blending artistry and adventure in every frame.