My name is Benjamin Wallace King, and I'm a portrait photographer based in San Marcos, CA.
I specialize in large format film portraits, developing my own film, and making prints by hand in my home darkroom.
To state the I have an obsession with photography would be accurate. Besides practicing the art and craft of silver-based photography, I own an extensive collection of photography books which I treasure deeply and reference often. I also teach darkroom photography and run the photography lab at Palomar College in San Marcos, CA. My life has been purpose-built to be surrounded by photography, and that makes me happy.
I have been sadly lacking in my photographic output in the last few years, and I am motivated to make new work. If you would like to have your portrait done, please contact me using the contact page.
If you're interested in starting photography, whether it be shooting film, making darkroom prints, using studio lighting, or just want to talk about photography, I'd be happy to talk with you. Either use the contact form or find me on Instagram using the links below.
Let's connect on Instagram.