Ben was raised in a home that considered their dog and cat special family members. As a child, he donated a portion of his allowance to benefit animal shelters and similar charities. He is that person who will stop and say hello to a stranger and their dog, get down to pat the dog and say a few friendly words. During Ben's recent travels abroad you will find many of his pictures include animals, taking the time to capture the personalities and encounters in the animal kingdom; dogs, cats, donkeys, cows, elephants, and birds. Ben has an inherent love for animals and I would trust him to care for my dog or any other pet with sincere interest, attention, and responsibility.