In this talk, David Hume Kennerly, University of Arizona Presidential Scholar and White House photographer, will take you on an illustrated tour presentation of historical and modern presidential inaugurations along with their peaceful transitions of power.
This free virtual event will stream live on YouTube. Registration required. For over fifty years, photojournalist David Hume Kennerly has provided an intimate view of politics and world events. At age 25 he became one of the youngest winners of the Pulitzer Prize in Journalism. Two years later Kennerly was appointed President Gerald R. Ford's chief White House photographer. His photos have appeared in dozens of magazines, including on the cover of Time , Life , and Newsweek.
For ten years he served as a contributing editor for Newsweek magazine and for the media network Politico. He has worked as a contributing photographer for Time and Life magazines, as well for as John F.
Kennedy, Jr. The honorary appointment exemplifies the university's commitment to advancing the meaning and understanding of interdisciplinary work in the arts, humanities and social sciences β disciplines that are seen as critical to success in the emerging global economy.
In , the University of Arizona Center for Creative Photography acquired Kennerly's photography archive , representing 50 years of U. Ford ; and the most recent, a how-to book that aims to democratize the thoughtful use of the revolutionary smart phone camera technology David Hume Kennerly On the iPhone Kennerly has also worked in television and film in writing, directing, and executive producer roles.
