Ben Yanto is a San Antonio–based food and lifestyle photographer with nearly 20 years of experience behind the camera. A former Marine and longtime storyteller, Ben specializes in documenting Texas BBQ, chefs, restaurants, and the people and culture behind the food. His work has appeared in publications including The New York Times, Texas Monthly, Rolling Stone, and Texas Highways, and he has contributed photography to major BBQ projects and cookbooks. His approach blends documentary storytelling with polished food photography, always focused on capturing the people, passion, and stories that make each experience memorable.