London-based photographer Sam Bénard specialises in sports photography and environmental portraiture. His work is recognisable through his distinctive and unique photographic style, combined with a considered post production treatment. Recently gaining him recognition in a further two categories in the 2019 Spotlight Awards, for the Kids and Documentary & Travel categories.

This shortlisted image for the kids category was from a series based around youth baseball participation in Japan. Like most of Sam’s work, this project was shot on location, and focuses on storytelling and the exploration of different subcultures.

Recent commissions include shooting for clients like Visa and shooting the launch campaign for the Gallagher Premiership Rugby 2019/20 season, as well as working with agencies like VCCP, Spark44 and the Bright Partnership.