Ben Braun

Visual Storyteller

Brooklyn, New York, United States

About

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.

Experience

  • Owner/ Operator at Fly On The Wall Studios
    May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

    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.

  • Freelance Photographer and Videographer at Ben Braun Photography
    Oct 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 10 mos

  • Apprentice at John Mottern
    Nov 2016 - Present · 9 yrs 9 mos

    John Mottern former AFP photographer started mentoring me during my senior year in Highschool.

  • Visual Journalist at Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Mar 2023 - Apr 2025 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    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.

  • Rochester Institute of Technology (5 yrs 1 mo)
    • Photographer and Videographer for RIT marketing
      Apr 2019 - Dec 2023 · 4 yrs 9 mos

    • Photographer and Videographer for Rit City Art Spac
      Dec 2018 - Dec 2023 · 5 yrs 1 mo

    • Resident Advisor
      Sep 2019 - Apr 2022 · 2 yrs 8 mos

      I was in charge of managing a floor of 28 freshman students for 3 years.