Ben Bugden

Ben enjoyed a brief stint as a competitive junior surfer before he answered the call of his creative instincts and took on a job with Tracks as the photo editor in the heady days of the early 2000s. After more than 15 years of rolling with the ebb and flow of Tracks, Ben, who holds degrees in both photography and design, now oversees the look and feel of the Tracks brand as Creative Director. Whether it’s a cover-shot photo, an elegant mag font or a website wireframe, the discerning eye of Ben Bugden is behind what you see. Ben is also an accomplished photographer with his own distinctive take on the surf photo genre. His shots have appeared on the cover of Tracks and his images regularly feature in the magazine. These days Ben still rips but prefers to do his surfing on a diverse array of craft. Between work and surf sessions he finds solace in walking the dog.