Jerry W. Venz, M.Photog., Cr.
I’ve been fortunate to have practiced the art and science of photography for over 60 years, beginning in the film era, printing images in black and white as well as color in my home-built darkrooms, to the digital era working in the “dim-room” of Photoshop! I spent thirty of these years as a full-time professional photographer capturing weddings and portraits, along with some commercial images. My wife of 40 years, Kathi, has been with me all the way, running my studios, assisting me on all my sessions and weddings, and managing all the studio sales while we raised our two wonderful sons together. We love to travel, play cards and spend time with friends. We retired as studio owners in 2021 and I am now turning my efforts into giving back and teaching this wonderful artform to others.
My credentials and awards include:
Life Member of Professional Photographers of America (PPA); Certified Professional Photographer, PPA 1999-2016; Master of Photography, PPA 2002; Photographic Craftsman, PPA 2012; Professional Photographers of California (PPC) Approved Juror 2022; PPA International Print Competition Diamond Award winner in Sports 2024; World Photographic Cup Member for Team USA 2024, Photographer of the Year, Professional Photographers of the Santa Clara Valley (PPSCV), 1994 & 2002; President of PPSCV, 2000 & 2001; Fuji Talent Team Member 2003-2006; Portrait Photographer of the Year for Capri Albums 2003.