Biography

Benedict Stenning (b.1980, UK) is a photographer whose work is primarily concerned with investigating peoples experiences with their proximal surroundings.  Benedict is interested in the visual poetry of photography, the relationships we as human beings form with both our environs and each other while seeking to subvert perspectives;  identifying and capturing liminal spaces to form narratives and provoke an emotional response.

Brought up with the arts from a young age, Benedict has an innate appreciation for the powers of story telling.  His grandfather, Moran Caplat CBE, was General Manager at the internationally renowned Glyndebourne opera house for over 30 years and his father was a production manager and assistant director in film and television.  These early exposures to visual arts formed the basis of his fascination with the photographic medium.   That fascination matured when at 17 Benedict was gifted a copy of Magnum Landscapes by his father; opening his eyes to the world of documentary photography and the history thereof. 

Working between London and South West France where he recently moved with his wife and their young son, Benedict is available for assignments and commissions internationally.  His work has been featured in various publications and exhibitions and is held in several private collections.