Adelaide photographer wins Australian Commercial Photographer of the Year

All photos by Ben Liew

Adelaide-based photographer Ben Liew has been named the Australian Commercial Photographer of the Year on the prestigious 2025 Australian Photographic Prize. Ben was awarded prime honours for his industrial pictures for the posh model Khaviyar Caviar.

Ben sometimes employs his traditional documentary type to painting the impactful story of a model, individual, or place after which convey that message to the viewer. And that’s precisely what he achieved with Khaviyar Caviar.

He captured the model’s Beluga caviar in a approach that’s moody, intriguing and ultra-luxe, a really perfect strategy to introduce the model to Australian audiences.

Although Ben has been knowledgeable photographer for nearly 20 years, it was a profession path he fell into virtually accidentally.

“I enjoyed photography but never thought of it as becoming my career,” he shared. “I could take pretty photos, and when I went over to Melbourne, actually, to pursue a career in animation, it wasn’t until I was over there that I realised that, you know, there was a lot of potential in photography.”

After working a couple of part-time pictures jobs whereas learning, Ben thought possibly he’d give it a go full-time. And it’s fortunate he did, as a result of he turned out to be a very distinctive photographer.

He’s labored in all varieties of areas, doing every little thing from weddings to portraits and industrial photographs, however one factor he attributes his success to is diversifying his skills. Early in his profession, he took the time to review enterprise and actually nail that facet of issues, so his photos may succeed the way in which he supposed.

“Getting a business certificate gave me a lot of knowledge about how to run a business, which I think is so important to being successful.”

Since then, Ben has steadily constructed his profile and now primarily focuses on capturing in and across the industrial house.

Over the years, Ben has been nicely rewarded for his work, however so as to add one other trophy to the cupboard is at all times thrilling.

“It feels amazing, and so well timed,” Ben shared. The information got here at a deeply private second for him and his household, which he mentioned felt like a quiet nod from the universe at simply the best time.

Winning an award on the Australian Photographic Prize is not any small feat. Judged by a panel of over 50 main specialists, with greater than 2,500 entries submitted from 21 nations, the competitors showcases a few of the most fun photographic work being produced in the present day.

Ben’s win is a celebration of his expertise behind the lens and likewise shines a highlight on the energy of South Australia’s artistic scene.

To take a look at the remainder of the winners, click here.
To see more of Ben’s work, click here.