About Us

Welcome, to Ben Black Photography, we are a relationship-driven photography service with a keen eye for capturing moments that tells a story. Our care for our clients leverages off 2 decades of experience in service delivery and operational excellence. We focus on event, high fashion and lifestyle photography for individuals, private companies and organisations.

We dont just take photos, we provide a fully professional photography-based experience.

Founder Statement

My name is Marlon Sasman, I'm a Tech industry professional with nearly 2 decades of experience in customer relations, service delivery and operations management with a background in visual arts.

Born and raised in a humble coloured community in Cape Town, I spent my childhood drawing, crafting, and creating, and finding ways to raise money to bargain half the cost towards my birthday gifts. After Covid I reflected on my years; as a young boy "wheeling and dealing" as my mother affectionately says, in 2012 starting and failing a business, and since 2013 rising up the ranks in the professional corporate space. I've had the experiences to know what to do, and what not to do, and I knew that I wanted to start another business which this time around, would make people feel seen.

So I bought a humble Canon M50 camera, learnt everything I could and started showing up from skateparks to art events. Within the last 12 months I've built up a solid client base, forged lasting relationships and created opportunities for myself and the team that never existed. 

Inspiration Behind the Name

The meaning behind the name 'Ben Black' is a triumph over doubt. It represents a collective of those who may have not been seen, but has something to offer. For those who have a voice, but may have been silenced. Ben Black is not a single person, but represents all those who deserve to be acknowledged so that they may contribute positively to their own self worth, to those that depend on them, and to the communities they serve.