Dek Unu Magazine - James Reade Venable

While luck plays a part, and while plenty of great photographs have been unplanned happy accidents, James Reade Venable's story is also the story of study, experimentation, and the work required to develop an artist’s eye and to master the tools of the trade. The definition of photography itself is changing and, even for old pros, the field requires research and practice. For a struggling artist with a young family to support, the work is not easy, the compensation is spare, and the opportunities are sparse. But these images amply demonstrate Venable’s vision, talent, and persistence, and it’s a privilege and a pleasure for us to be there.