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BEN JACKS

DIRECTOR + PHOTOGRAPHER

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‘A queen in the crowd’ — shot on the evening of a celebration of Sudanese music during the Suwaidi Park series. A lovely example of when the stars of light, composition, and subject align.

[Leica M11 Monochrom, Summilux FLE Vii]

RIO Drifting. T’was a lovely time spinning around with these kids! 🏎️🏆🎞️

A crowd enraptured, a testament to the power of music. Wael Kfoury concert 11.18.23 — [SL2, 24-70]

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This man should be on the cover of Vogue Arabia. Featuring three of my favorite things in KSA: heritage locations, soft natural light, and 90s glass. 🙏🏻&hearts;️📷
[Leica M11, Summilux 35mm 11874]

Gala moments with iconic athletes, artists, musicians and world leaders.

Much love to @turkialalshik @francisngannou @lilbaby @miketyson @tysonfury and @charliegraystudio - wonderful to see you work brother.

[Leica SL2, M11M Summilux 35mm VII]

Training sessions with the big man @francisngannou 🥊🥊🥊
[Leica SL2, 24-70]

Spent time with the lovely and extremely powerful @francisngannou last night. 3 days until the big fight, yalla let’s go! 🥊

[Leica M11M, Summilux 35mm FLE V2]

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جواهر خفية — ‘Hidden Jewels’.
A continued exploration of seeing and appreciating, those often unseen. 💎⚜️

Finding magic in the streets and in the mind ✨ Riyadh feeling more like ‘1983 baby.

This one is for you @middleastarchive @alichaaban @truffle.film @sard.visuals

‘THE GILDED CHAMPION’ —
Leica MP, Portra 800, PS Generative fill

The first portrait features gilded wardrobe changes for the top uniform + hijab, and a golden mirrored floor, the second image is the original. I value them both art

River, exploring life through the Pentax at 2 1/2 years old — hard to describe the total joy witnessing this and to hear that shutter release. 🖤📷

[Leica M11, Summilux 35mm 11874]

A whispered smile between lanes.
[Leica M11 Monochrom, Summilux 35mm 11874]

Conversations + candids with Ali on 19th street — a beautiful soul who lives to brighten the days of others.

[Leica M11 Monochrom, Summilux 35mm 11874]

#leicam11monochrom #m11monochrom #leicam11 #LeicaSummilux #chasingleitz #spicollective #s

AlUla Ghost Rider
[Leica M11, Nokton 40mm]

‘A meditation on family + soft light’ — Two of my favorite subjects in the world.

[Leica M11M, Summilux 35 / 50 / 21]

‘Stillness in the trees’ —
[Leica M11M, Summilux 35mm + 50mm]

Sometimes you have just yourself to explore tests, light, and lenses — but suffice to say wildly impressed with with the M11M and looking forward to sharing more.

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The Falcon whisperer, portrait series.
[Leica M11, Summilux 35mm 11874]