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I hope these images bring you a sense of the deep connection that Ive felt when making them. Thats my number one goal when Im out with my camera. I want to be totally connected, engrossed, enamored, and maybe even enraptured with what is in front of me. If Im successful at this, I think you will feel it too.
What do I connect with? What excites me?
The first thing that comes to mind is standing in awe and wonder at nature and natural phenomena — especially dramatic weather. And I’m fascinated by how human beings fit into the natural world in symbiotic, beautiful, and ingenious ways. I love showcasing the places and spaces that bring us close to nature and close to each other, like lighthouses and fishing boats, town centers and cultural landmarks.
My obsession with photography started in 2012 while working nights tending bar at the Sea Dog in Topsham, Maine. At first I simply wanted to capture the beauty I was coming across on hikes and walks near home. I quickly discovered that a photograph could be more than just a document. It was like putting down my experiences in a visual diary, using the tools of the digital darkroom to bring out the thoughts and feelings I was having. Like my other love, music, it could be a creative and expressive act.
I began sharing my photos with friends and customers at the bar, and eventually on social media. Likes and comments turned into requests for prints and businesses wanting to license images for commercial use. Within two years of picking up a camera, this hobby evolved into a full-time profession when I was offered a position at Down East Magazine. Fast forward to today and my intention, and approach remains much the same. This is my visual diary. I want to show the things that are important to me. I want to share the awe and sense of deep connection I feel to the beauty that abounds all around us. A decade after picking up a camera, my passion for photography has never been stronger.
I currently live in Bath, Maine, with my wife, 3 young children, a dog and a cat. Life is busy!
Benjamin Williamson joined Pixels.com Licensing on January 24th, 2012.
