About
Ben is a professional commercial and editorial outdoor photographer who tells stories in the outdoor world.
Ben found photography through the darkroom in a high school class, and was instantly hooked. His love for photography then merged with his passion for snowboarding as he captured the story of riding with his friends.
Ben graduated from RIT with a degree in photography before moving to Utah looking for bigger mountains. After meeting his Canadian wife in the Argentine Andes he moved to Pemberton, BC, and is now a dual Canadian-USA Citizen.
Ben splits his time between British Columbia and Utah. Working on projects in both and anywhere in between. His passion is working in the mountains with elite athletes and global brands.
Supported by the lovely people at: Wonderful Machine.
Press:
Moving Mountains: Ben Girardi for Zeal Optics
Red Bull Illume // 2023 Semi-finalist
Pique Newsmagazine // Photographer Named Red Bull Illume Semi-Finalist
Prime Snowboarding // Fotofolio: Ben Girardi
TetonGravity.com // Through The Lens: Ben Girardi
Go Solo // Action, Adventure & Lifestyle - Ben Girardi Photography
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Arbor Collective
Arc’teryx
Armada Skis
Backcountry Access
Canada Snowboard
Corona
Drysure
Elinchrom
evo
Flux
Gore-tex
Head Skis
Hydro Flask
Li-Ning
Live Holos
Oakley
Oyuki
Parley for the Oceans
Patagonia
Pelican Sport
Redbull
Ride
Rip Curl
Roxy
SASS Global Travel
Scandinave Spa
Sea to Sky Air
Smart Wool
Spark R&D
Talisker
The North Face
Vans
Voile
Whistler Blackcomb
Whistler Real Estate
Zeal Optics -
Destination British Columbia
Mammoth Lakes Tourism
Pemberton Tourism
Tourism Whistler
Travel Alberta -
Act Snowboarding Magazine
ESPN
Experience Life Magazine
Forecast Ski Magazine
Freeskier
Golden Ride
Method Snowboard Magazine
Mountain Life Magazine
National Geographic Online
Outside Online
Pique News Magazine
Pleasure Snowboard Magazine
Prime Snowboard Magazine
SBC Skier
Slush Magazine
Snowboard Canada
Snowboarder Magazine
Teton Gravity Research
The Ski Journal
The Snowboarder’s Journal
Transworld Snowboarding
Testimonials
“Ben is a true professional in every way. His work ethic, communication skills, and follow-through process is first-class. More so, Ben creates images that stand out. He consistently produces impactful covers and engaging stories for us and we’re fortunate to have his work drape the pages of our magazine.”
“Ben is an absolute pro in the outdoor space and a boss behind the lens. Don’t let his calm and focused demeanor fool you, he is always grinding to make sure he is getting the perfect shot.”
“Ben’s quiet, calm, and quick-witted personality is quickly complemented by his quality of photos and work ethic. He’s always moving and looking for new angles to keep variety and does a great job communicating with the riders to make sure he gets what will look best. In the short few years, I’ve been shooting with Ben, I’ve got a cover with him, multiple mag spreads, and ads. It’s always a pleasure having Ben on the crew.”
“Ben G. has an amazing eye for getting unique shots, and telling intriguing stories through his photos. He also has the skills to get angles that provide uncommon perspectives, all while having an attitude that makes every shoot with Ben stress free and truly a pleasure!”
“After working with Ben G. for about 10 years, I have learned that he is the easiest photographer to work with. Just give him a little bit of instruction on what you want and you can trust his eye to capture exactly what you are looking for. Whether you desire straight bangers to excite your audience or specific shots for marketing materials or galleries that show off your brand, he nails it every time. All that on top of the fact that he has extensive backcountry knowledge, can ride anything you put him on and is quick on the setup. This makes for insanely productive days in the mountains.”
“Ben Girardi, is one talented human! Ben has an artistic eye and impeccable photography style. He delivers amazing photos, and he is great to work with.”
“Ben’s professionalism sets him apart– he’s reliable, responsive, and always easy to work with. His photography speaks for itself, and somehow he’s always got exactly the image I need when I’m scrambling to fill a gap. If I lost my phone, Ben’s one of the first contacts I’d replace.”
“Ben Girardi is one of the most influential photographers I have had the opportunity to work with. His ability to move through any terrain environment to capture his subject matter is unparalleled.”