About Benni Black
Who is Benni Black?
Michael ‘Benni Black’ Capel is a visual storyteller whose artistic eye and imaginative mind give birth to work that commands attention. As a photographer and graphic designer, he possesses a deep understanding of both the art and science of creating compelling visual works. His creative spirit has allowed him the opportunity to share his art with a diverse audience over the course of more than two decades of photography and design experience. Benni’s work has been published on Hulu, GQ Sports, Netflix, Bloomberg and other major media outlets. He is proud to have worked with clients that range from brands like Nike, ESPN, and Adidas to musical artists like Linkin Park, Cee Lo Green, and Lil Uzi Vert. His work captures the unique essence of his client’s brand and vision, turning it into a gripping narrative that speaks directly to their audience. Benni is highly-skilled in brand building, but his true passion is expressed through art. He is grateful for the opportunity to bring these concepts together and to continue creating exceptional works for exceptional people.
CLIENTS 2019 - 2023
What do I do?
I am a commercial + Editorial photographer specializing in Fashion, product, corporate, Portrait and Celebrity photography.
It doesn’t stop there, I am also a Seasoned Graphic Designer and Motion Graphics creator. This includes Print Design to Full marketing assets.
Every project, on-location or in-studio, is thoughtfully produced and photographed for Marketing, advertising agencies, Music Industry, and small-Medium business.
PROFESSIONAL EQUIP.
Camera:
Fujifilm GFX 100 (102mp Medium Format)
Nikon D850 (47mp Full Frame),
Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26mp APS-C)
Fujifilm X-T4 (26mp APS-C)
Lenses:
Fujifilm GFX - 110mm f/2, 63mm f/2.8, 80mm f/1.7, 30mm f/3.5
Nikon - 105mm f/1.4, 58mm f1.4, 35mm f1.4
Fujifilm X - 23mm f/1.4, 16mm f/1.4, 50mm f/1.0, 27mm f/2.8 PCL
Lighting:
Profoto B10 PLUS
Profoto B10
Memory Systems + Cards:
Gnarbox 2.0, Sony Tough 64GB & 128GB, Sony XCD 64GB & 128GB
SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY