Ben Marcum Photography

Ben launched his photography business with the goal to fill a niche for local performing artists by specializing in headshot photography. However, the need for outstanding headshots has grown exponentially. Now his portfolio includes clients who need images for corporate websites, social media, print periodicals, dating profiles, as well as personal branding. Ben is regarded as the “GO TO” for headshots in and around Louisville. Most importantly, Ben loves his work and has a true gift with headshot photography making his clients feel comfortable enough to share their personality while being carefully directed to capture their best features. Unique to his style, Ben photographs his clients tethered, meaning they can see images instantly and capture true moments. This style ensures clients have immediate input and results versus the waiting period for traditional photography. Because of Ben’s style, retouching and alterations are kept to a minimum, ensuring a person’s true personality shows through. His clients have included models, CEO’s, theater professionals and and anyone who values their career.

Ben has studied headshot and portrait photography under world renowned photographer, Peter Hurley and has the honor of being Kentucky’s first, and only, associate photographer and mentor in Mr. Hurley’s training program, “The Headshot Crew”.

Ben’s portrait work has recently been seen in local publications Louisville Magazine and Nfocus Magazine