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ABOUT ME

BASED IN ATL

PHOTOGRAPHY + CREATIVE DIRECTION

CONTACT

hi@sammbentley.com

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Photography found me early. A Sony Mavica and a stack of floppy discs sparked my love for the art. I was fascinated by the ability to turn a fleeting moment into something tangible, and inspired by the possibility of transforming the ordinary into something worth lingering over. It was all downhill from there.

I studied at The Creative Circus, where I developed a lasting appreciation for collaboration and the endless possibilities that emerge when different creative disciplines and perspectives intersect. I carried that spirit into a career in advertising, working in-house with both national and international brands, and building a strong foundation in product and still life photography. Simultaneously, I pursued my own photography practice, where I allowed myself to follow my curiosity and experiment with new ideas. Over time, my personal work became less of a hobby and more of a reflection of where I wanted my career to go.

I’m interested in photography as both documentation and invention, in the way an image can preserve a memory while simultaneously giving us the freedom to reimagine it. My work gravitates toward fine art and creative portraiture, often exploring the space between the familiar and the unexpected. I’m drawn to vivid, visually striking imagery that feels considered, expressive, and a little surreal. Most of all, I love projects that leave room for experimentation and collaborations where the final image becomes something neither person could have arrived at alone.

Outside of photography, I’m always seeking out other forms of visual storytelling. You can usually find me at an art gallery, a museum, a cinema, or somewhere on a film set with a camera in hand.

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