about Ben Queen
Combining his love of photography, sports and making his own money, Ben Queen realized very quickly that there was a market for amateur photography in his hometown of Bridgeport, West Virginia.
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ben's photo tips

Warm Up Those Tones
Have you ever noticed that your shots sometimes have a cool, clammy feel to them? If so, you're not alone. The default white balance setting for digital cameras is auto, which is fine for most snapsho
ben's honors & awards

Harrison County Chamber of Commerce

2008 Young Entrepreneur of the Year

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2009 National Amateur Photo Winner

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photo of the week

The "Photo of the Week" program is a way for our website to feature one of our Event Photographers and recognize some of the best photos found on this site.

Each week, a new photo will be selected and posted on the Home Page. Any photo posted on this site is eligible to be considered for this weekly honor. Winning photos can be posted at any time.

At the end of the calendar year, all weekly winners will be consolidated and placed in our "Photo of the Year" contest. Visitors to the website during a 30-day period (January 1-31) will be able to vote for their favorite photograph. The winner will be announced on February 7th of each year.

become an event photographer

Being an "Event Photographer" (EP) designates you as a freelance amateur photographer who posts his or her work for sale on BenQueenPhotography.com. It is a designation that tells the world that you enjoy photographing people in action -- in sporting events, on vacations, at school, at family reunions, fairs, festivals, etc., etc. EP says that you like taking photos of memorable events and experiences. An EP is a photographer that enjoys capturing life.

Being an official "Event Photographer" registered with BenQueenPhotography.com, you will get:
  • Your Own Webpage Introducing You
  • 50% of the Income from All Photo Purchases
  • A Complete List of Your Own Photo Galleries
  • A Secure Back-Up of All Your Photographs
  • On-Line Viewing and Instant Purchases for Your Customers
  • Email Alerts to Your Customers When You Post a Gallery
  • Monthly Checks & Accounting of All Photos Sold
  • Marketing Assistance to Identify Photo Opportunities
  • Photo Assignment Ideas in Your Local Area
  • Photo Assignment Approval Forms
  • Discounts on Camera Equipment & Tips on Quality Photography
All you will have to do is what you like to do best—TAKE PHOTOS!*

Event Photographers (EP's) are welcome to post photo galleries (of 10 or more edited photos) for each event you attend. Youth sporting events and games, family reunions, pageants, car shows, pet shows, fairs, festivals, rodeos, races, etc, are all photo opportunities for our EP's. BenQueenPhotography.com would like for each active EP to post at least two photo galleries each month.

Event Photographers must be at least 14 years old. All EP's under the age of 18 must have written approval from a parent or guardian before being permitted to post galleries on BenQueenPhotography.com.

To apply, please complete the EP Application
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* All photos being submitted are subject to approval by the website administrator. Since BenQueenPhotography.com is a family friendly website, ALL photos of questionable content will be eliminated from every gallery.

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Canon EOS 7D Digital SLR Camera
Made to be the tool of choice for semi-professionals, the EOS 7D features an all-new 18.0 Megapixel sensor, capturing tremendous images at up to ISO 12800 and 8 fps. The EOS 7D also captures Full HD video at high speeds. The EOS 7D features a magnesium alloy body that is dust- and weather-resistant and shutter durability of up to 150,000 cycles. Compatible with over 60 EF and EF-S lenses, the creative opportunities - not just with stills but also with video - are beyond amazement.
PowerShot S90
Canon's storied S Series gets a revitalized new leader in the slimmer, lighter, new PowerShot S90, the perfect everyday camera for people who are serious about great photography. Image quality is superb thanks to the new High Sensitivity System and higher ISO speeds, plus an exceptionally bright f/2.0 lens that makes portraits and low-light shots come to life. Photography enthusiasts will love the new control ring at the base of the lens barrel, designed for intuitive, pro-style manual control.
Canon EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR Camera
Canon's update to the wildly popular full frame EOS 5D is here, and it's better than ever. The EOS 5D Mark II has a stunning 21.1-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor with DIGIC 4 Image Processor, and a vast ISO Range of 100-6400 (expandable to ISO L: 50, H1: 12800 and H2: 25600). It supports Live View shooting, Live View HD videos, and more. It can shoot up to 3.9 fps, has 9 AF points plus 6 AF assist points, and a 3.0-inch Clear View LCD. Full-frame shooters rejoice!




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