I’m a creative professional with over 15 years experience elevating brands through compelling content, intelligent design and effective marketing.

I tell stories that move.

With over a 15 years of professional experience in content creation, design and marketing, and over 25 years consumed by the world of motorcycling, I have been lucky enough to carve a career out of my life’s passion. I’ve made waves throughout the industry working for some of the top brands in action sports, and I have been independently commissioned for exciting projects by clients ranging from small startups to some of the largest companies in the world. Over a decade ago I co-founded the brand VAHNA as an effort to cultivate a life of freedom, adventure and inspiration with a platform for limitless creative expression. My passion for living an authentic life — A Life Well Ridden — is what keeps me moving forward, telling stories that move the soul.

And I’ve got a whole bag of tricks:

  • From the production and creation of short films and commercials to campaigns and photoshoots, I’ve got a ton of experience doing it all, and doing it well. You can be confident knowing I’ll create next-level, turn-key content to elevate your brand.

  • You can teach technical ability, but you can’t teach vision. Some people just have it. From high level conceptualization to clear, actionable creative direction, bringing ideas and concepts to reality is what I do best. The proof is in the work.

  • When it comes to graphic design, like most things, I believe less is more. It’s about quality over quantity. I generally aim for a minimal aesthetic to make a maximal impact. While my real passion is storytelling, I have loads of experience in logo design, product and apparel, websites, advertising, social media and obviously print design.

  • Since co-founding VAHNA over a decade ago and acting as Editor-in-Chief I’ve developed a love and talent for writing that has proven incredibly valuable in cultivating a powerful brand voice. If copywriting is an important part of the content we develop together, rest assured I’ll knock it out of the park.

Here’s a few recent film projects:

And here’s some other stuff I’ve been working on:

Word on the street:

  • “Ben is our secret weapon for authentic moto content. He is a one-stop shop for awe-inspiring lifestyle photography and compelling video edits – always striking a balance between editorial and commercial needs.”

    Will Pennhartz, Danner

  • "Having worked with a number of creators over my 30 year entrepreneurial career, I have yet to come across anyone like Ben. He is a rare breed who understands design, storytelling, photography and filmmaking. I look forward to many more projects under Ben’s creative direction and soulful connection to our company."

    Ralph Dunning, Foreign Rider

  • "Ben Giese is one of a very few people who I inherently trust to consistently deliver mind-blowing results. His creative concepts are expressive and distinctive, and his communication is thoughtful and kind. Without fail the imitable work that he and his team deliver is adored by every client."

    Chris Nelson, Harley-Davidson

  • “Ben has an eye for storytelling that goes beyond the limits of what’s expected in the moto media landscape.”

    Michael Crocco, Fox Racing

  • "Ben is committed to progression, driven, and connected to ideas on a level that goes beyond the obvious. His passion for his work and the people he collaborates with is evident in everything he does. Not only is he an exceptional designer, creator, innovator, and entrepreneur, but he's also a great person and someone you enjoy being around."

    Deven Stephens, DC Shoes

  • “Ben is a creative, strategic thinker and has the ability to execute conceptual ideas into palatable experiences beyond what was imagined. He understands the soul of what it means to be a motorcyclist and conveys it in a way that is both inspiring and refreshing.”

    Nathon Verdugo, Ducati

  • "Ben’s work has elevated motorcycle storytelling to the place it deserves to be."

    Ryan Hitzel, Roark

Let’s make something cool.

I love working with good people and making magic for brands that I believe in, so if you are looking for some next-level, turn-key content production and storytelling, or if you just want to chat, hit me up!

ben@vahna.com