Ben is a photographer of life; his ability to capture both the fever-pitch moments and quieter,
ephemeral details that often slip unnoticed past the public eye is a distinguishing feature of
his art. His minimalist approach to photography is advantageous in a variety of situations,
but is especially appreciated in the social dance world. The ability to turn out sharp, beautifully
balanced photographs while working with a modestly-sized lens and no flash in a dimly lit
room full of perpetually moving bodies is a brand of magic to which few have access; but
that is Ben's gift. This unobtrusive style combined with his impeccable timing and discreet,
often nearly invisible presence make him a trustworthy choice to have behind the lens,
both on the street and in the studio (dance or otherwise!).
Amanda Kueper
Ben Hejkal is my #1 choice for photography, in any situation. I hire him as often as possible
for my dance events. When friends ask me who should take their wedding photos, I say Ben,
if other dance event organizers as for suggestion I always point them to Ben. We like to call
Ben our photo Ninja, his style is intimate without being obtrusive, in fact, half of the time he
returns pictures to us that we have no idea how he got the shot without being noticed. That
for me is such an important part of having an event photographed, not being blinded by
flashes all the time or having a photographer end up in everyone else's pictures or videos.
Ginger Brown
What's great about Ben is his down-to-earth and approachable attitude. I usually dislike
being in front of the camera but when Ben is the one taking the photos, it somehow just
doesn't feel as intrusive. He has a way of bringing out the best in you for the shot without
making you feel in the spotlight.
Evgenia Grinblo
As a dance professional I know it takes a dancer to capture the best moments on the floor.
Knowing how to time that picture and freeze that moment in movement is a special quality Ben
adds to his photography. Whether I'm performing on stage under harsh lights or on the dark
and crowded dance floor Ben has consistently taken my most flattering pictures at the event.
Naomi Uyama
I am always impressed with Ben's ability to catch movement at The Right Moment. This could
be a dancer in the air, a smile growing on someone's face, or a musician hitting that perfect
note. It's this sharp eye and unique perception that sets Ben apart from other photographers -
you can't Photoshop an artist's vision.
Sara Cherny
Out of all the dance photographers who've turned their lens my way, Ben is one of my favorites.
He consistently produces beautiful action shots. It takes more than just a high-end camera to get
quality dance photos. During competitions he manages to catch high-energy moments at their
pinnacle and also wonderful candids. When working in a one-on-one context, Ben has a way of
getting a dancer's rhythm. Our last shoot involved a lot of jumps and high kicks and I was
impressed how often he was able to capture me mid-flight. His framing and sense of composition
is rock solid. I'm looking forward to working with Ben on future photographic projects.
Ruby Red
