Subaru Motorsports USA is the U.S. competition arm of Subaru, with the mission of testing and proving the capabilities of Subaru vehicles in stage rally and rallycross competition. The team has won more than 100 rally and rallycross events, 14 of the last 16 U.S. national rally championships, and team championships in rallycross in 2019 and 2021.
My time as the team photographer for Subaru Motorsport USA spanned from 2014 to 2022, with some breaks for active duty military service. During my time with the team I covered all aspects of the their operations, providing daily event coverage of rally and rallycross races. In addition to photography, past responsibilities included writing article for and managing the Subaru motorsports website, and managing the programs media database. The photography I shot for the team was used for website content, social media, print colorectal, editorial, and advertising.
U.S. Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) is a subordinate command of United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM). SOCEUR’s function is to plan for the use of Special Operations Forces within the European area of responsibility. SOCEUR conducts these activities as part of the US effort to strengthen the military capabilities and security of partner nations in Europe, and counter threats to the US and its European partners.
I served as a Public Affairs Officer for SOCEUR responsible for establishing photographic, written, and video media coverage as a regular part of SOF training at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center and International Special Training Centre. The intent of incorporating public affairs into SOF training was to support the strategic objectives and messaging goals of the U.S. military and NATO partners and allies. This was achieved through the production of media that highlighted the interoperability, integration, and interdependence of US and allied forces in Europe. The planning and execution of this media coverage involved coordinating with U.S. and multinational SOF commands, in addition to writing feature stories, shooting photos and video, supervising subordinate personnel, establishing work priorities, and managing work schedules. The work I was responsible for can be found across civilian media outlets, the DoD media network to include DVIDS, the SOCOM Tip of the Spear magazine, and the various SOCEUR social media channels. I worked with SOCEUR from 2017 until the end of 2018 when I returned stateside to attend U.S. Army Flight School at Fort Rucker, Alabama, and begin my aviation career.
Vermont SportsCar is a company specialized in the design, engineering, production and preparation of world class rally and rallycross race cars. In addition to operating motorsports programs, they are engaged in various special projects fabricating vehicles for the entertainment industry, corporate events, and private customers. They also have a line of performance parts adapted from their race program for street use.
Throughout the years I have had the privilege of documenting the numerous ventures of VSC as the company grew. I have helped them tell their story through imagery of their facilities, staff, special projects, and products. My work can be found throughout their website, on social media, and in promotional material.
Hello. I’m Ben Haulenbeek.
A photographer and pilot. This site is a work in progress.
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Hello. I’m Ben Haulenbeek.
A photographer and pilot. This site is a work in progress.
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Hello. I’m Ben Haulenbeek.
A photographer and pilot. This site is a work in progress.
Hello. I’m Ben Haulenbeek.
A photographer and pilot. This site is a work in progress.
