Having grown up in a bilingual family, travel and exploration are an integral part of Sam Bénard’s life. Speaking English, French and Spanish, Sam’s photography has a strong emphasis on people and their cultures; his linguistic skills allowing him to communicate with his subject on a more personal level, bringing him closer to them and opening doors to new and unique experiences. 

Initially attracted to photography as a means to experiencing life full of unique experiences. It's opened countless doors to the random situations he's always looking for and turned into a full blown passion along the way. Responsible for taken him from the mountains of Patagonia to being embedded with the British Army in Afghanistan. 

For Sam photography isn’t just about capturing an image… it’s the whole creative process of having fun while exploring, connecting and all the personal experiences that are unique to working in the industry. Communication and observations are key and define his work and style as a photographer.

His work is easily recognisable by its considered stylised look and clean composition. Focused around sport and environmental portraiture, Sam’s ability to work fast and efficiently means he can adapt quickly to get the most out of his subject, whatever the situation.