Meet Ben Catling, a freelance Event & Aviation photographer based in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, UK.

Ben has a lifelong passion for photography. His most rewarding aspect is capturing people and events in stunning visuals.

See his modern and natural approach here!

A group of people enjoying a lively party indoors, with two friends in the foreground having fun as one lifts the other onto his shoulders. The woman is smiling and holding a phone, while the man is laughing and holding a drink. The background shows
A bride and groom smiling at each other during their wedding reception, with warm lighting and rustic wooden decor in the background.
Two women sitting and talking, smiling, near a wooden wall in an indoor setting, one holding a glass of water
Two soccer players in maroon jerseys smiling and celebrating on a soccer field at night, with stadium seats and other players in the background.

Warbird Photography UK

In 2019, Ben launched ‘Warbird Photography UK.’

A dedicated brand that brings together his lifelong passion for historic aviation and professional eye for storytelling through photography. He travels across the UK to document these aircraft at airshows and events.

Ben’s work has earned a following among aviation enthusiasts, pilots, and organisations alike, offering his perspective of airshows and events

You can follow his latest work on Instagram (@warbirdphotographyuk)

A man in vintage pilot gear and helmet sitting in the cockpit of a vintage aircraft.
Vintage fighter airplane with checkered nose art and the name 'Contrary Mary' painted on the side, parked inside an aircraft hangar.
A vintage airplane engine on display in a museum, with a dark background and a warning sign that says, 'Do not use engine lifting eyes for lifting engine and stand together'.
A vintage military fighter plane on display at an airshow, with a crowd of spectators in the background and a cloudy sky overhead.
A vintage military aircraft named Lady Luck inside a hangar with sunlight illuminating part of the plane.
A close-up view of a vintage fighter airplane with a silver body, a checkered red and white pattern on the engine cowling, and the name 'Nellie B' written on the side. The airplane has a bubble canopy and a clear sky with scattered clouds in the back
A vintage military aircraft with a camouflage paint scheme inside a hangar, featuring the name 'DUXFORD' on its side and a yellow, black, and white roundel insignia.
A vintage WWII-era fighter plane on the ground with colored smoke trails from an aeronautical display in the sky.