Ben Cole: Award-Winning Commercial Photographer in Australia
Ben Cole is recognised as one of Australia’s leading commercial photographers, specializing in food photography, Drink & beverage photography, still life, and product photography. Based in his studio in Artarmon on Sydney’s Lower North Shore, Ben collaborates closely with clients across Australia to deliver stunning visual and motion content that reflect his unique creative vision, executed to the highest standards.
With extensive experience, Ben works hand-in-hand with clients, agencies, and creative teams to fully understand project requirements—whether it’s a large-scale production or a tailored project for boutique clients. His photography and video work is versatile and crafted for various media, including advertising, packaging, cookbooks, and digital and social media platforms. Over the years, he has worked with global brands like Woolworths, Coca-Cola, Nestlé, Lion, Ferrero, Arnott’s, GlaxoSmithKline, Schneider Electric, Red Rooster, and Cadbury, showcasing his work on both global and local scales.
Ben’s talent has not gone unnoticed having received numerous awards for his work. Notably, achieving first place in the 2024 Production Paradise Spotlight Awards for the Food and Drink category and being named second globally and first in Australia for the OneEyeland 2024 Fine art rankings through his personal series ‘The Journey’. Other notable awards include second place in the 2024 World Food Photography Awards. Two silver awards in the Still Life category at the 2023 One Eyeland Photography Awards, ranking second overall in Australia. Additionally, his personal art projects have gained recognition and finalist placements in various competitions.
His further accolades include multiple nominations and finalist positions in the International Photography Colour Awards from 2014 to 2025, as well as being shortlisted for the Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year on several occasions, achieving third place in the Food Portrait category in 2021. Ben’s still-life photography has also been recognised with an honorable mention in the 2023 Refocus Colour Awards and a third place in the 2024 1839 Awards.
Dedicated to exploring the art of photography, Ben continually works on personal art projects that express significant ideas and events in his lifein a conceptual way. His photographic art has been published, recognised, and exhibited, including at the William and Winifred Bowness Photography Prize in 2021.