Ben Hendren photojournalist atlanta
Ben Hendren is a photojournalist based in Atlanta, Georgia. With a passion for capturing sensitive subject matter, Ben works as a freelance photojournalist covering breaking news for local, national, and international clients including Zuma Press, Anadolu Agency, and The Atlanta Journal Constitution. His dedication to telling visual stories has earned him several awards and recognition. Currently, Ben is documenting gun violence in Atlanta. His work reflects his commitment to engaging with and covering important news events.
Awards
- 2020 Atlanta Photojournalism Seminar Best in show & 1st place Racial Justice Movement story
- 2020 Atlanta celebrates photography Critics Choice award
- 2023 Georgia Press Association 2nd place Spot News Photo
- 2018 Georgia Associated Press newspaper division 1 Best Spot News photo "No Easy Solution for Condition"
- 2018 Georgia Press Association 1st place Best Multi Platform Coverage of a Single Story
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Sir Elton John photography collection
Mr. Hendren had a photograph print acquired by Sir Elton John in 2020. The image was taken on May 29th, 2020 during a George Floyd protest in Atlanta, Georgia. Sir Elton John has one of the most extensive collections of photography works in the world.
Interview with the National Press Photographers Association magazine
Mr. Hendren was interviewed by award winning photographer Ross Taylor in his Deconstructed series published in News Photographer magazine.
Documenting trauma can be traumatic for photojournalists themselves (nppa.org)