Born in Alaska and raised off the grid—without electricity, running water, or television—Ben Staley’s imagination was forged in the flicker and rhythm of stories told by a campfire glow.

His childhood unfolded in the backcountry, on horseback beneath vast skies, where narrative was oral, instinctive, and essential.

Those early stories—untrained, unfiltered, and deeply human—became the foundation of a lifelong pursuit: storytelling through image and sound.

Today, Staley works across the full spectrum of visual storytelling—as a director, producer, cinematographer, and photographer. A two-time Emmy winner and multiple-time nominee, his work spans independent film, documentaries, commercials, and television for clients including Netflix, Discovery Channel, Nat Geo, History Channel, A&E, and Red Bull.

His imagery is known for its raw intimacy and cinematic realism—melding emotional truth with striking visual composition. Whether crafting portraits or orchestrating multi-camera shoots in extreme environments, Staley brings the same instinctive storytelling that first took root in the Alaskan wild.

He continues to chase stories that move, challenge, and connect us—and looks forward to all those still untold.