Brooklyn, New York, United States
Benjamin Braun is a Photojournalist and documentary filmmaker based in NYC. Braun searches for and produces character-driven stories for longer and shorter-term work. He covers social issues, events, sports, breaking news, and portraiture for daily assignments. He strongly focuses on video storytelling but brings in-depth storytelling to all his work. Braun is attracted to making intimate vérité-style films and is a graduate of the Rochester Institute of Technology Photojournalism program. He is a licensed drone operator and is available for project-based and daily assignments.
Directing, filming, editing, and producing various video projects for an array of clientele. Using years of experience as a photojournalist to build relationships centered on trust to make impactful and moving stills and films.
John Mottern former AFP photographer started mentoring me during my senior year in Highschool.
Staff videographer and photographer, tasked with a wide range of daily assignments, often on a tight deadline. Was the lead photographer and videographer for the Tree of Life Trial, the investigative projects With Every Breath and Hidden Dangers. Manages a variety of gear for the staff, including selling, repairing, and acquiring updated equipment.
I was in charge of managing a floor of 28 freshman students for 3 years.