An unquenchable thirst

High-speed and Liquid Director-DP Ben Dolphin

	Director-Cinematographer Ben Dolphin.

When New York-based director-cinematographer Ben Dolphin looks through the viewfinder, he doesn't simply rely on a good eye. He also makes sure to peer with his other eye, the one that is seldom used while shooting.

"The left eye gives me different thoughts and senses," says Dolphin, who specializes in high-speed, tabletop and liquid photography. "With the right eye I see contrast, framing and colors. It has all the answers. The left eye doesn't have the same knowledge-based familiarity. When I look through with my left eye, it's more emotional and I try to listen to it."

Dolphin's eyes have been behind quite a few big campaigns, including Budweiser, Aquafina, Ralph Lauren and Revlon. At an earlier time in life, Dolphin was a dancer and choreographer. He subsequently instructed a class at New York University titled "Choreography for Camera." Dolphin later worked in production as a gaffer before he transitioned to cameraman. Today, he complements his life as director-cinematographer with being an Ashtanga yoga instructor.