Florida
16th Year at Delray Affair
This was my 16th Year attending the Delray Affair! Always great to see so many of my customers and fans! ...
05 May, 2026
Beautiful Manatees in Our Springs of Florida
Venturing north, I immersed myself in the crystal-clear springs of Florida to swim alongside my beloved sea cows the gentle manatees. These peaceful giants, often seeking warmth in our springs, remind us how vital their protected habitats are. Documenting their serene presence was a heartfelt...
25 January, 2026
From Rescue to Release: Eeyore the Green Sea Turtle Swims Free
Partnering with the Loggerhead Marine Life Center we followed the journey of Eeyore! A sea turtle nursed back to health and released right here in Boca Raton! LoggerHead Marinelife Center i Instagram Post BenJHicks - Instagram BenJHicks - Youtube ...
11 December, 2025
New upcoming film Descent!
Descent – New Film Airing on PBS in 2026!I’m proud to share that I shot several scenes for Descent, a stunning new documentary directed by Rory Fielding DESCENT TEASER "With stunning underwater photography by Frazier Nivens, Howard Hall and Ben Hicks, Descent is based upon the original...
09 November, 2025
Manta Ray Live Now: New images and exciting video
Recently I had the amazing opportunity to fly alongside a juvenile Manta Ray, whom have a small population in South Florida where I live. Unfortunately these nearly threatened animals are still being caught in the wild to be shown at aquariums. More recently Sea World...
22 August, 2025
Along the Coast: Bringing Ocean into Sharper Focus
I was recently honored to be featured in an article by Ron Hayes following a talk I gave at St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic School in Delray Beach. I spoke with middle school students about ocean life, environmental threats, and how photography can inspire action to...
04 June, 2025
Camping and exploring in our Airstream along Florida’s Emerald Coast!
This year for Spring Break we took the kids to the Emerald Coast near Destin, Florida and stayed at Top Sail Hill State Park in our 2017 Airstream Flying Cloud for 6 days! From sea turtles, to fishing, dolphins and lots of bike rides it...
03 June, 2025
How to do Art shows in Florida with Ben Hicks
After 15+ years of doing art shows, I thought I’d share a bit about my process and what it’s really like setting up shop in Florida. From the early morning load-ins to meeting amazing people who connect with the work, it’s an experience that’s...
28 May, 2025
Attacked by Octopus!
Attacked by Octopus trying to clean up plastic off the reef! Such a wild morning out today! On my usual swim in Boca Raton I was photographing a juvenile sea turtle. While crusing over the reefs I noticed a plastic cup on the bottom. I went...
22 May, 2025