Age: 36
BS Photography ’01
Owner, Jason Varney Photography
My Greatest Accomplishment
It’s tough to pick a singular accomplishment. I’m a self-employed food, travel and lifestyle photographer, and my work has taken me across the globe, presented me with opportunities to taste amazing food and collabo- rate with many talented people, both in front of and behind the camera. Some career highlights have been working with GQ, Bon Appetit, Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, Martha Stewart Living, National Geographic Traveler, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal.
How Drexel Helped
The Drexel Photography program was an excellent hybrid of the fine arts and technical craft. Growing up the son of a photographer who ran a commercial lab, the technical came as sec- ond nature to me. But at Drexel, I became versed in the creative and fine art side of photography in ways that still resonate in my work, all the while having the tools to make the highest level of imagery at my disposal. The co-op program allowed me to get real- world, on-set experience that gave me the confidence to pursue my own assignments shortly out of college.
Where I’ll Be In Five Years
My work schedule keeps me so busy; I’d love to find more time to work on personal projects. I have a few things in the works that I could see winding up in more of a gallery setting.