"The photos are intimate and alive, helped by film grain and contact sheets that give the vibe of a photographer's journal."
"These are people who find joy in pushing the body to the limits - and this zine shows you the bodies that can operate at such a high athletic level."
"Running, at this stage, is a 'team sport disguised as an individual one', says Ben."
"Ben's work can laser focus on moments of drama, emotion and action so well."
Mud, Sweat & Tears combines black-and-white and color photography to depict the raw emotions of athletes. The images convey exhaustion, joy, and determination, emphasizing the physicality of running as a team sport. The zine highlights the vibrant colors of bare skin, symbolizing life and energy. Ben's background in music documentaries and celebrity portrait photography informs his ability to capture dramatic moments and individual personalities within a crowd, creating a vivid portrayal of athleticism and camaraderie.
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