For as long as I can remember I've been passionate about photography, videography and content creation with a particular love for surfing. I've been a finalist in 2025 for Surf Photographer of the Year (Wavelength) and for the British Photography Awards in the Sports category, and my work has appeared in Carvemag, Wavelength, Red Bull (including the front cover), Surf Girl (including the front cover), Kitemag and other Portuguese surf titles. I’ve spent the last five seasons in Nazare working with top surfers such as Nic Von Rupp, Andrew Cotton, Alemao Maresias, Kalani Lattanzi, Laura Crane, James Carew and Kai Lenny, creating content for Red Bull, 100ft Wave, Surfline, Wavelength, Finisterre and Carve Mag. I also work with Crane Surf Co, producing videography and photography for surf retreats and managing their social media. I’ve contributed to several surf competitions over the years, including WSL Boardmasters, BLU, Jesus Longboard and Single Fin Shootout, and I manage my own social media presence with a growing following. I graduated from Falmouth University in 2022 with a degree in Marine and Wildlife Photography and have built a career as a photographer and videographer across competitions and retreats worldwide. My work spans in-water, on-ski and land-based shoots, with a focus on storytelling, action and aesthetics. I continue to push my skills in surf photography and content creation, while growing Crane Surf Co’s retreats and events and expanding my influence across social platforms.

Ben Hartley

For as long as I can remember I've been passionate about photography, videography and content creation with a particular love for surfing. I've been a finalist in 2025 for Surf Photographer of the Year (Wavelength) and for the British Photography Awards in the Sports category, and my work has appeared in Carvemag, Wavelength, Red Bull (including the front cover), Surf Girl (including the front cover), Kitemag and other Portuguese surf titles. I’ve spent the last five seasons in Nazare working with top surfers such as Nic Von Rupp, Andrew Cotton, Alemao Maresias, Kalani Lattanzi, Laura Crane, James Carew and Kai Lenny, creating content for Red Bull, 100ft Wave, Surfline, Wavelength, Finisterre and Carve Mag. I also work with Crane Surf Co, producing videography and photography for surf retreats and managing their social media. I’ve contributed to several surf competitions over the years, including WSL Boardmasters, BLU, Jesus Longboard and Single Fin Shootout, and I manage my own social media presence with a growing following. I graduated from Falmouth University in 2022 with a degree in Marine and Wildlife Photography and have built a career as a photographer and videographer across competitions and retreats worldwide. My work spans in-water, on-ski and land-based shoots, with a focus on storytelling, action and aesthetics. I continue to push my skills in surf photography and content creation, while growing Crane Surf Co’s retreats and events and expanding my influence across social platforms.

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For as long as I can remember I’ve been passionate about photography, videography and content creation with a particular love for surfing. I’ve been a finalist in 2025 for Surf Photographer of the Year (Wavelength) and for the British Photography Awards in the Sports category, and my work has appeared in Carvemag, Wavelength, Red Bull (including the front cover), Surf Girl (including the front cover), Kitemag and other Portuguese surf titles. I’ve spent the last five seasons in Nazare working with top surfers such as Nic Von Rupp, Andrew Cotton, Alemao Maresias, Kalani Lattanzi, Laura Crane, James Carew and Kai Lenny, creating content for Red Bull, 100ft Wave, Surfline, Wavelength, Finisterre and Carve Mag. I also work with Crane Surf Co, producing videography and photography for surf retreats and managing their social media. I’ve contributed to several surf competitions over the years, including WSL Boardmasters, BLU, Jesus Longboard and Single Fin Shootout, and I manage my own social media presence with a growing following.

I graduated from Falmouth University in 2022 with a degree in Marine and Wildlife Photography and have built a career as a photographer and videographer across competitions and retreats worldwide. My work spans in-water, on-ski and land-based shoots, with a focus on storytelling, action and aesthetics. I continue to push my skills in surf photography and content creation, while growing Crane Surf Co’s retreats and events and expanding my influence across social platforms.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Photographer / In-water camera operator at Nazaré
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2026
Photographed surfing action in Nazare as in-water camera operator, collaborating with top surfers and producing editorial content for campaigns and publications.
Delivery Driver at Westcountry Delivery
April 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022
Handled local deliveries with a focus on timely service and customer satisfaction.
Shop Assistant / Photographer at Down The Line Surf
June 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022
Assisted customers, managed shop displays and photographed products for marketing and social media.
Jet Ski Instructor at Cornwall Waverunner Jet Ski Safaris
March 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Instructed jet ski tours, delivered safety briefings and guided customers on watercraft.
Jet Ski Instructor at Cornwall Waverunner Jet Ski Safaris
May 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Instructed jet ski tours, delivered safety briefings and guided customers on watercraft.
Photographer / Videographer at Crane Surf Co
August 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Filmed and photographed surf retreats, produced promotional content and managed social media.
Boardmasters Social Media Video Creator at Boardmasters
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Produced social media video content and engagement material for Boardmasters events.
Videographer at Surf Competition (WSL, BLU, Single Fin Shootout)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Videographer for major surf competitions, creating highlight reels and promotional content.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marine and Wildlife Photography at Falmouth University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
A-levels: Photography (A), Media Studies (Merit) at Not specified
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
GCSEs at Not specified
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services