SATURDAY JANUARY 11 @ 6PM 1st Annual Ben Hicks West Coast Photo Show
Moody Agency 270 South Tamiami Trail
Join Ben Hicks January 11 in Venice Florida at Moody Agency 270 South Tamiami Trail. The show will be from 5pm-9pm. Thanks to all the supporters: Pacsafe, Watershot, Compound Boardshop, Ollies Wake-Skate-Skim, Mood Insurance Agency, Volcom, Stance Socks, Electric visual, and Sun Bum sun care products who have contributed to the show and raffle; proceeds from the show to benefit Mision Mexico (lovelifehope.org) orphanage. Win some cool stuff and learn about some of Ben’s favorite images in 2013. The slide show will begin at 6pm outside in the parking lot of Moody Agency. Bring your own lawn or beach chairs. Ben will be discussing his favorite images in 2013. Inside will be much of his large canvases and prints on display with some of his father Ron Hicks oil paintings. Light refreshments & appetizers will be served during the show and slideshow. FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE
About the Photographer
South-Florida based photographer Ben Hicks has journeyed across the Americas and ventured to exotic
locales spanning the globe to compose a profoundly diverse collection of fine-art photography that truly
captures the majestic beauty of the natural world. This self-proclaimed “adventure-boy” not only strives to
portray the familiar in extraordinarily original ways, but also takes big risks to capture the most complex,
often dangerous situations including big waves and precarious animal encounters all to share his admiration
for Mother Nature’s creations. Whether shooting tropical beachscapes in the South Pacific, vast sandstone
buttes in the American Southwest or the first few open water strides of a leatherback sea turtle hatchling,
Ben’s distinctive vision and inimitable approach to photography renders intricately detailed images that
captivate viewers and serve as a testament to his enjoyment and reverence of nature.
Environmental Mission
Through his photography, Ben aspires to advance the appreciation for nature and raise environmental
awareness by depicting the natural world in an endearing and relevant manner that all individuals can
understand and connect with. Ben is particularly focused on using his photography as a medium to
communicate the importance of sea turtle conservation as these magnificent creatures are one of the most
important indicators of the health of the world’s marine and coastal ecosystems. Ben firmly uphold the Sea
Turtle Conservancy’s belief that “whether sea turtles ultimately vanish from the planet or whether they remain
a wild and thriving part of the natural world, will speak volumes about both the general health of the planet
and the ability of humans to sustainably coexist with the diversity of life on Earth.” Ben strives to serve the
global community by using his art to communicate conservation, environmental activism and sustainability
so that we can improve the environment today and make way for a better, more prosperous future for many
generations to come. . For more on his commercial work visit: BocaRatonPhoto.com
Ben also donates time to the non-profit Surfers for Autism, providing digital media through stills, along with brand consulting and event coverage.
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