Hi!
I'm Benjamin Dugone
French-Swiss photographer and engineer by trade. Over the years, photography has become far more than a passion — it is the way I explore and connect with the world around me. Traveling through cities, landscapes, and remote places, I try to slow down and notice what often escapes the eye: a fleeting gesture, a silent presence, a story waiting to be told.
In 2017, I was honored to be a finalist in National Geographic’s Travel Photographer of the Year competition, an encouragement that strengthened my desire to keep searching for authentic encounters. What moves me most are those moments off the beaten path, where I meet people whose work, traditions, and heritage quietly shape our shared world. Through my images, I hope to give a voice to these encounters and offer a space where time seems to pause, even for a second.
In the spotlight —
Here is a growing collection of press articles featuring my work.

National Geographic France

National Geographic Poland

National Geographic Poland

National Geographic France
Few honors and acknowledgments this work has received — highlights from an ongoing exploratory journey.
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2018-2022
National Geographic
Featured in several publications of various international instances of the National Geographic Society.
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2017
National Geographic - Travel Photographer of the Year Finalist
Finalist of the prestigious Travel Photographer of the Year Contest from the National Geographic. The shot "Berber Nomad" made it to the top 100 pictures in the category "People" in a challenge that gathered close to 20'000 images.
Matt Adams, Senior Producer at National Geographic, commented: "I love how you framed this moment and the contrast of colors, with blue from the camel herder to the light brown sand."
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2010
DP challenge
Winner of the contest "Outdoor Night Portrait" with the shot "The night the train never came".

