Bio of JB

About Jim Benvenuti

Below is a list of some of the accomplishments in my career.

Over 38 years experience in photography
25 Years experience in Television and News Production
Inducted into the Nevada Broadcasters Association Hall Of Fame in 1999
Lighting Director for "The Weather Channel" pilot show, which was produced in Las VegasNevada for the Weather Channel
Set designer for the cable sports show "Proline"
Studio Lightning and Camera for George Knapp's "UFO's The Best Evidence" (UPI National Award for best Documentary) KLAS TV
Studio Camera for George Knapp's "On The Record" KLAS TV
Videographer first on the scene at the Las Vegas Hilton when their sign snapped in two during severe thunderstorm with high winds, Las Vegas Hilton on Paradise Road
Videographer first on the scene when Frank Rosenthal's car blow up next to Tony Roma's restaurant Las Vegas, Nevada (Remember the Movie "Casino")
Also worked The Frank Rosenthal Show Las Vegas, Nevada
Official Photographer (Video) of Desert Blast (Annual Private Pyrotechnic Party)
Cover photography for "Soul Of The Demon" movie I am listed in the International Movie Data Base (www.imdb.com)
Owned Video and Still Photography Production Business in Las Vegas, Nevada
Photo Restoration, Corporate and Business photography/video.
Clients included Mirage Corp., Ricardo Group, CBS Corporation (photos for promotions & anchor headshots for local and nation wide).
CALMM - (Community Action for Lakes Mead and Mojave) Hosted by Senator Harry Reid.
Architectural, Landscapes, Nature, Weddings, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs,
Graphics Education at CCSN
Amateur Ham Radio Operator since 1988
Commissioned Art and CD Cover Computer Art for “Insights by Annette” in Canada.
Web Master, Graphics, and Photographer for - UraniumCafe.com, DesertCoyote.com, MedievalVillage.com