Harald Benz
photographer, art director
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
416-878-9771
be.net/harrybenz
I am an art director who turned photographer. Or in other words, I'm a photographer with the trained eye of an art director.
Either way, it makes for a strikingly efficient combination to work with and creates results with a unique and fresh look.
To describe my style of shooting the phrase 'Fly on the Wall' would fit best. Yet, in my case this phrase does not limit itself to just 'finding' photos. Having the long time experience of working as an art director in advertising makes it very easy for me to create photos that look like I found them.
Either way, it makes for a strikingly efficient combination to work with and creates results with a unique and fresh look.
To describe my style of shooting the phrase 'Fly on the Wall' would fit best. Yet, in my case this phrase does not limit itself to just 'finding' photos. Having the long time experience of working as an art director in advertising makes it very easy for me to create photos that look like I found them.
Work Experience
Squarehead
owner
photography
art direction and design
Have a long working history (full-time and freelance) as art director in advertising agencies, in Canada and Germany.
To name just a few ... GGK Düsseldorf, RSCG Butter, Rang, BBDO Düsseldorf, Vickers & Benson, Toronto, Padulo, Dentsu.
art direction and design
Have a long working history (full-time and freelance) as art director in advertising agencies, in Canada and Germany.
To name just a few ... GGK Düsseldorf, RSCG Butter, Rang, BBDO Düsseldorf, Vickers & Benson, Toronto, Padulo, Dentsu.
May 2007
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Toronto, Canada
Education
FH Düsseldorf – FB2 Design
Dipl. Des.
Studied design – photography as second
2006
- June 1990
Germany
Collegium Augustinianum Gaesdonck
1972
- 1978
Goch, Germany
Languages
English (Fluent),
German (Native),
Awards
Skills
Completed Apprenticeship (3.5 Years Long) As Goldsmith,
Hobby: Making Fine Watch Straps For Panerai,
Additional Information
I am looking for photo representation. Am also interested in gallery representation.