Photographer’s Spotlight- Ben Venezio
- August 17th, 2010
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This months spotlight is on Ben Venezio. Ben is an accomplished photographer living in Kenilworth, New Jersey. He has pursued the Art of Photography for over 40 years. Ben is a member of the exclusive camera club “Cam Nats” short for Camera Naturalists. I first met Ben through a fellow photographer . Ben is always willing to share his many years of experience and knowledge. He has been a very active member in the photography community. If you see him in the field be sure to say hello and spend some time getting to know the man behind the camera. You will be glad that you did. I know I am. Below is a small sampling of some of Ben’s work.
Ben Venezio NJFC
359 Oakwood Avenue
Kenilworth, NJ 07033
908-245-4342
Created while on a Boat tour with James Shadle in Tampa FL.
Canon 50D / Canon 500mm 4.5 Lens with a 1.4 Ex f/7.1
1/1000 ISO 800 /AV Mode -1
Nickerson Beach Long Island, NY
Canon 40D Mode M ISO 640
Shutter speed 1/250 Lens 500mm f4.5 aperture f/ 11
Early Morning light.
Canon EOS Film Camera Provia ISO 100 slide film
Canon 100/400 Lens on a Tripod
Taken at Alligator Farm St Augustine, Florida
Image has been scanned with Nikon cool Scan V
Canon EOS-3 Film Camera Provia Slide Film ISO 100
Lens Canon 100/400 taken at Island Beach State Park
Hand Held
Taken at Bosque Del Apache, NM Canon 50 D / Mode AV
Len 500mm ISO 1000 Shutter speed 1/2000 f/ 9 -1/3 stop
Early Morning Overcast
Ben started his photography career in 1968 with the Union Camera Club which is no longer active. Joining many other Clubs over the years, he became President of the Cranford/Millburn Club and later the President of the Camera Naturalist Club in Basking Ridge (winner of the Natures Best Magazine) Best Camera Club in the Country 2004.
He has never had any formal training in photography, learning through camera clubs and other photographers and also reading relevant materials.
Over the years he has won many awards: Winning top Image in New Jersey Federation of Camera Clubs (NJFCC) 12 times and runner up 3 times.
He has been written up many times by the Star Ledger and other news papers. His images have been shown on calendars in Natures Best Magazine and in many Studios around the State .
Ben was awarded a citation from NJFCC in 2000 for his work over the years for judging, putting on programs and for his efforts in promoting photography in general.
Hi, What a great article about Ben Venezio. I have known Ben for a long time and am familiar with his outstanding body of work. He is an extrelmely talented artist and I have enjoyed seeing his work over the years. He is certainly an accomplished photographer and worthy of the spotlight. Can’t wait to see more of his work!
Peg, Thanks for stopping by. I couldn’t agree more with you. He is extremely talented.
Congrats Ben! Ben has been a mentor to me and is a leader in NJ Camera Club circles. Ben is always willing to share his photography skills, knowledge,and experience with others. Thanks for sharing this with everyone Denise.
Anytime Nick, Thanks for stopping by. You should add a link to your website on your comment above for others to view your great images!
It’s great seeing some of Ben’s many fabulous images. He is a good friend and mentor to many NJ photographers. He always has time to talk to you and has provided some really good photographic advice on many ocasions.
Judy, I couldn’t agree with you more. Ben’s work is very inspiring to us all. Thanks for stopping by and taking a look!
Ben’s been a good friend and this is a great venue to feature his wonderful photography
What a great spotlight! Ben is a wonderful person and a talented photographer. It’s nice to see him get the recognition he deserves. Love seeing some of his images here, as well.
How nice and well deserved to see Ben Venezio in the spotlight!
He is a true inspiration to all the photographers who know him He is held in the highest respect by all for his knowledge, extraordinary images and his willingness to share.
Congratulations Ben!
Congradulations Ben! Ben is a well accomplished photographer, a great teacher and friend. Ben introduced me to club photography, Cranford Milburn CC. The two things I appreciate about Ben most are his willingness to share his knowledge and time with others. He’s always made time for me and my skills are the better for it.
Thanks for a very nice Spotlight of Ben, Denise. It’s well deserved and overdue.
Lee, Vicki, Charlotte and Al, Thank you all very much for taking the time to write a comment. Ben is very well respected and I am glad that he has allowed me to post this!
Ben Venezio is a talented photographer who is passionate about his work. He is also a wonderful person, and I should know because he is my dad!
Sharon, Thank you so much for stopping by. Your dad is very talented.
Congratulations to Ben! I’m new to competitive camera clubs and Ben has made my first year a joy. A very generous man with his talents and a lot of fun to be around. I remember when he came up to me and said, “Good work” I was so excited. A very well deserved feature article.
I am very proud to say that this is my dad.
Beautiful work dad.
Love Donna