Based in Oxfordshire, Benjamin J. Cheng approaches photography as both technical craft and creative exploration. His professional work encompasses architecture, documentary, landscape, and aerial photography, with each project contributing to his evolving artistic perspective.
Benjamin's creative process extends beyond the camera, drawing from poetry, music, and film to develop deeper connections with his subjects. This interdisciplinary approach enables him to respond authentically to each project while maintaining his distinctive visual voice.
His photography emphasises genuine storytelling and aesthetic integrity, whether documenting human experiences or exploring the narratives within our built and natural environments.
Benjamin's creative process extends beyond the camera, drawing from poetry, music, and film to develop deeper connections with his subjects. This interdisciplinary approach enables him to respond authentically to each project while maintaining his distinctive visual voice.
His photography emphasises genuine storytelling and aesthetic integrity, whether documenting human experiences or exploring the narratives within our built and natural environments.
EDUCATION
BA (Honur) Photography
2017 - 2020 Nottingham Trent University
Pass with Merit - Foundation Certificate in Art and Design
2017 Nottingham Trent International college
Qualification
2025 (APRS) associate of the Royal photographic Society of Great Britain
2025 (LBIPP) Licentiate of the British Institute of Professional Photography
2025 (EP) European Photographer of the Federation of European Professional Photographers
Recent Attainment
In Oct 2025, Benjamin has been shortlisted for the British Institute of Professional Photography (BIPP) International Print Masters 2025 photography competition as a finalist in the category of Architectural & Industrial.
On 16th Sep 2025, Benjamin was awarded 'Bronze' by the British Institute of Professional Photography (BIPP) August 2025 Landscape competition.
In Aug 2025, Benjamin is ranked as top 10% contributors on Unsplash.
On 15th Jun 2025, Benjamin was awarded 'Commended' by the British Institute of Professional Photography (BIPP) May 2025 Landscape competition.
On 12th Jun 2024, Benjamin exceed 10,000,000 views on Unsplash.
On 10th May 2024, Benjamin was the top 500 contributors of the month on Unsplash.
On 27th Apr 2024, Benjamin exceed 5,000,000 views on Unsplash.
ON 20th OCt 2023, Benjamin was interviewed by Better retailing, Newtrade Media, for his magazine publication.
In 2019, Benjamin's photobooks were collected and exhibited at the Free Range Gallery in London.
On 21st Jul 2017, Benjamin was awarded the 'creative design award' at Nottingham Trent International College.