Arjan (pronounced Airy Anne) Benning works for various advertising agencies, cultural institutions, museums and magazines worldwide. In his work he seeks to find the fine line between authenticity and amazement. His work is staged, and to him, "form" figures prominently as part of the content. He always strives to ensure that by understanding form, his staged shots seem effortless and natural.

He has won many awards for his work, including two gold, five silver, four bronze and
one lamp at PANL, AOP AND ADCN. His name is listed in Luerzer's '200 Best Advertising Photographers Worldwide.'