My name is Ben Pender. I am a freelance Director of Photography, Film Director, and Photographer. Having studied Graphic Design & Photography at Kingston University I have a strong foundation in conceptual thinking and communicating ideas through film, photography, and editing.

For the last seven years, I have been working for a wide range of clients filming and photographing products, events, adverts, BTS, music videos and fashion shows around the world.

My main interests are in light and composition, and I hope to pursue a career as a Cinematographer working on creative endeavours that challenge perceptions and heighten experience. I’m currently based in London and Brighton, but love to travel, and would be more than happy to discuss anything you might need me for!

So, if you would like to work with me or have any questions, then drop me an email anytime at:  hello@ben-pender.com

Watch my (old) showreel here!

Filming & Editing

  2019 - OFS LFW AW19 - Editorial / BTS / Catwalk Event Filming - DP

2019 - OFS NYFW AW19 - Editorial / BTS / Catwalk Event Filming - DP

2019 - Timothy Oulton - Noble Souls Event - Filming & Editing

2018 - Hästens Beds - Store Opening Event - Filming & Editing

2018 - OFS MFW SS18 - Editorial / BTS / Catwalk Event Filming - DP

  2018 - OFS NYFW SS18 - Editorial / BTS / Catwalk Event Filming - DP

2018 - Dedar Milano - Event Filming - Filming & Editing

2018 - OFS NYFW AW18 - Editorial / BTS / Catwalk Event Filming - DP

2018 - Coca-Cola - In-House Presentation Video - Editing

2017 - BA & Time Out London - Flash Event - DP

2017 - Coca-Cola - In-House Presentation Video - Editing

2017 - OFS LFW SS17 - Editorial / BTS / Catwalk Event Filming - DP

2017 - OFS NYFW SS17 - Editorial / BTS / Catwalk Event Filming - DP

2017 - Honest Tea Planter - Instructional Video - Filming & Editing

2017 - ALESSI Design Week Talk - Event Filming - Filming & Editing

2017 - Sarah May Showreel 2017 - Showreel - Editing

  2016 - M&S & Alexa Chung  AW16 - Fashion Promo - Editing

  2016 - Map Project Office - Core 77 Design Awards - Filming & Editing

  2016 - Tom Craig Showreel 2016 - Showreel - Editing

  2016 - M&S & Alexa Chung  SS16 - Fashion Promo - Filming & Editing

  2015 - Rebecca Battman Limited - Branding Agency Promo - DP

  2014 -15 - NHS & Kings College London: dHCP - Filming & Editing

  2014 - Lauren Lake AW15' Fashion Promo - Director, DP, & Editing

  2014 - Lion Bark: ‘Longhorns' - Music Video - Director, DP, & Editing

  2013 - Noah & The Whale: ‘Lifetime' - Music Video - Filming & Editing

  2013 - Restrained\Flux'- Fashion Promo - Filming & Editing

  2013 - Alumni - Kingston University Alumni Event - Filming & Editing

  2012 - 'EDGE of Print - Event Promo Video - Filming & Editing

  2011 - FIXPERTS Launch Video - Website Promo - Filming

Other

  2017 - Running - 'Beach' - Will Joseph Cook - Music Video 

  2016 - Running - 'The Conductor' - Short Film

  2015 - Sparking - `Best Friend' - O'Chapman - Music Video

  2015 - Model Painter - `Scales & Models' 

  2014 - Prod. Design/Art Dept. - `One More Chance' - Music Video

  2014 - Co-Founder - `Dojo Films' Production & Design Company

  2012 - Art Dept Asst. - `LIAIG' A+ Productions (Us Design) - Music Video

Awards & Achievements

  2014 - Graduated from Kingston University with First Class Honours

    BA Hons Graphic Design & Photography Degree

  2013 - `How High?' - Winner of D&AD - Make Your Mark (Best of Year) 

  2011 - Diploma in Foundation Studies with Distinction, Kingston University

  2010 - `Turner Prize for Art' at Latymer Upper School

 Photography

2019 - Timothy Oulton - Noble Souls - Event Photography

2018 - Hästens Beds - Store Opening - Event Photography

2018 - Dark Horse Wines - Photoshoot - Product Photography

2018 - Barefoot Wines - Instagram Posts - Editorial Photography

2017 - Coca-Cola - Alumni Luncheon - Event Photography

2017 - Coca-Cola - CCEP & Clean Tech - Editorial Photography

2017 - Sure Deodorant - Instagram Flat-lays - Product Photography

  2017 - Honest Tea - Planter - Event Photography

2017 - Coca-Cola - UKHQ - Event Photography

2017 - Apothic Wines - Photoshoot - Product Photography

2017 - Sticky Content - Editorial Photography

2016 - Wedding and Barn Dance - Event Photography

  2016 - Map Project Office - Suzy Snooze - Product Photography

  2015 - This Because: Studio Stories - Website - Editorial Photography

  2015 - Wearable Perfume Collection - Product Photography

  2014 - Lauren Lake: AW 2015 - Look Book Fashion Photography

  2014 - Revolution - Pole Dancing - Campaign Shots

  2013-15 - Appointed Press Photographer - `Lion Bark' (band) 

  2013 - Asst. Photographer - Alexander Acolina AW 2014 Collection

  2013 - Kingston Fashion 2013 Graduate Catalogue - Publication Photography

  2012 - EDGE - Design & Illustration - Publication Photography

  2012 - Rare - Illustration BA Graduate Catalogue - Publication Photography

  2012 - Pilot Exhibition: Class of 2014 - Professional Headshot Photography

  2011 - Curlew Capital - Professional Headshot Photography

  2009 -14 - Freelance Portfolio Photographer - Kingston University

  2009 - Wedding Reception - Event Photography

Design

  2016 - Logo, Website & Poster Design - 'On The Rocks Bar Crawl' 

  2015 - Cover Artwork - Lion Bark - Pomelo EP

  2015 - Logo Design - `The Entire Theatre Company'

  2015 - Logo Typography - `Pacuare Nature Reserve'

  2014 - Logo Design - `The Developing Huamn Connectome Project'

  2014 - Logo Typography - `Crestworks' 

  2014 - Designer - `Lauren Lake A/W 2015' Collection Lookbook

  2014 - Logo Design - `Dojo Films' Production & Design Company

  2012-13 - Digital Designer & Product Photographer - `Sugru`