Ben was born and raised in the suburbs of Orlando, FL. He is a self taught photographer exploring place through food, beverage and landscapes. From 2012 - 2018 he attended the University of Florida and obtained a Doctorate of Pharmacy.

Ben is passionate about everything surrounding food and beverage. His pursuit is to bring quality, forward thinking services and products to his community. Ben’s particular interests include fermentation science, cooking, food systems, and public health.

In 2022, Ben opened Outlet Events, an Event Bar Service located in Orlando, FL. BARTIF’s mission is to offer contemporary bar services while contributing all it can to the greater beverage and bartending community.