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Ben Hawkins (photographer)

Ben Hawkins is a Cornish-born photographer and filmmaker known for his work in landscape and environmental storytelling. His photography and film projects have been featured by the Duchy of Cornwall, Cornwall Climate, Cornwall Life Magazine, The Bristol Magazine, and recognized in national and international competitions.

Career Hawkins creates visual narratives focused on natural landscapes and rural heritage. He has collaborated with the Duchy of Cornwall to produce visual content showcasing Cornwall’s scenery and cultural legacy. He is also producing film content for the Duchy of Cornwall Nursery and Duchy of Cornwall Cottages, contributing to media that supports sustainable rural living.

Recognition and Awards

London Photography Awards – Gold Winner for photography achievements.^[1]
International Landscape Photographer of the Year (2023) – Named among the Top 100 photographers globally and published in the competition’s 10th edition hardcover book.^[2]
Westonbirt Arboretum Photography Competition – Best Autumn Shot (2017) – Winner.^[3]

Film and Video Projects

The Great Coast of Cornwall (2019) – A drone film of the Cornish coastline, featured on AirVuz and regional platforms.^[4]
Contributions to Cornwall Climate’s video series, focusing on environmental themes and sustainable futures.^[5]

Media Coverage

Cornwall Life Magazine – Featured in both digital and print editions.^[6]
The Bristol Magazine – Profile feature in a lifestyle issue.^[7]
CommunityAd – Interviewed in the “Beautiful Billericay and Brentwood” feature.^[8]

References

External Links

\[[1](https://www.benhawkinsphotography.com) Official website]
\[[2](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKH3m33If6T/) Instagram reel featuring Ben Hawkins Photography]

British photographer Landscape photographer Living people

[1] [3](https://londonphotographyawards.com/winner-info.php?id=4917)

[2] [4](https://www.internationallandscapephotographer.com/index.php/previous-years/2023-top-202-entries?1043)

[3] [5](https://benhawkinsphotography.uk/about)

[4] [6](https://www.airvuz.com/video/The-Great-Coast-Of-Cornwall--Winter-2019-?id=5f2c53f136542151ee0d8ab0)

[5] [7](https://www.cornwallclimate.org/films)

[6] [8](https://www.cornwalllifemagazine.co.uk/app/CORCOM/editionguid/1c4ded05-0c29-4617-a6e6-ebdd83fb6e22)

[7] [9](https://issuu.com/mcpublishing/docs/the_bristol_magazine_july_2018)

[8] [10](https://www.communityad.co.uk/exclusives/beautiful-billericay-and-brentwood-with-ben-hawkins)

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