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Sneak Peek at Some of My New iPhone Book Photos

July 30, 2014 By David Hume Kennerly

Here are three photos from my new book, "David Hume Kennerly On the iPhone," that is coming out this fall. The project is my attempt to share a bit of what I've learned in my decades of being a professional photographer in the hope of passing along some of my techniques so that others can take better pictures.  Another goal is to help people see things in a fresh and different way. By using only the iPhone, a device millions of us carry with us at all times, I demonstrate just what that little baby can do! 

Looks a bit like a Georges Braque painting. Everything we see is informed by what we have seen in the past. I have no doubt that architect Frank Gehry was influenced by Braque when he designed this masterpiece.

Another masterpiece, but naturally created, the Grand Tetons. The park service has conveniently placed a sign telling you about what you're looking at behind it. It is in fact helpful, and shows you where the glaciers are (or used to be).

Yet ANOTHER masterpiece. This one exhibiting form and function on the beaches of Santa Monica. My photographer's eye sees the beauty of the performer, and the curves of the structure uniting.

Filed Under: Blog

30 Years Ago at Los Angeles Olympics

July 30, 2014 By David Hume Kennerly

Coach Bela Karoli lifts up Mary Lou Retton after she won a gold medal in the 1984 Olympics in L.A.

I moved to Los Angeles in 1984 to cover the Olympics and to attend the American Film Institute directing program in the fall. I haven't left!

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: 1984 Olympics, Bela Karoli, gymnastics, Mary Lou Retton

On the iPhone Sneak Peek

July 23, 2014 By David Hume Kennerly

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In stores in October.  Click here for more info and to pre-order

 

 

Filed Under: Blog, What's New Tagged With: David Hume Kennerly, Ed O'Neill, iPhone, Kennerly, on the iPhone, photo, photography, Pulitzer Prize

Gallery of Great Vietnam Photos

June 20, 2014 By David Hume Kennerly

These are some of the best from friends, colleague and  my fellow Vietnam War photographers, most of them now gone:  http://www.cnn.com/2014/06/19/world/gallery/iconic-vietnam-war-photos/index.html?sr=sharebar_facebook

Filed Under: Blog

New York Area appearances – June 25 & 27

June 16, 2014 By David Hume Kennerly

Two David Hume Kennerly Events

Sponsored by Canon Camera Explorers of Light

B & H Photo Manhattan
4-6pm Wednesday, June 25

”‹The B&H Event Space is located on the second floor of the B&H Super Store, located at 420 9th Ave, New York, NY 10001.

 More info or register”‹

Unique Photo Expo

6-8pm Friday, June 27

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”‹Unique Photo Superstore
123 US Hwy 46 (West)Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 377-2007

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 More info or register”‹

Bullets, Baseball, and Men in Gray Suits

David Hume Kennerly has been shooting on the front lines of history for six decades. He has covered wars and the people who started them, major sporting events including the 1969 Miracle Mets-winning World Series, and every other kind of story imaginable. He has done portrait sessions with kings, queens, presidents, soldiers in the field, and Indonesian fishermen.With the advent of the new technology, Kennerly has become an old dog who has has learned new digital tricks. As his editorial work receded, he turned his attention to the more creative and equally satisfying corporate and non-profit arena. While it might seem that the distance between capturing images from a world summit to creating a new series of Girl Scout cookie boxes might be light years apart, they aren't. He understood that his skills as a news photographer and documenter of history provided an excellent foundation for other photographic endeavors.Kennerly will share these experiences, and will pass along some great advice for anyone who is enthusiastic about photography, and wants to become a better photographer.

Filed Under: Blog, What's New

Bush at 90

June 14, 2014 By David Hume Kennerly

  • CIA Director George Bush during Lebanon crisis in 1976. The former president turned 90 two days ago, and is still going strong. I first met him 40 years ago, and he has always been one of my favorite politicians (and people!).

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Heading Up to the EG in Monterey

May 1, 2014 By David Hume Kennerly

This is my page in the EG program, May 1-3 in Monterey

This is my page in the EG program, May 1-3 in Monterey

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

http://www.the-eg.com/  This is a great conference!

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Inauguration 2013 149

February 27, 2014 By David Hume Kennerly

Inauguration 2013 149

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Warren Harding Revealed

February 21, 2014 By David Hume Kennerly

As part of  my presentation at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library in Yorba Linda last night I premiered some rather extraordinary photos I unearthed at the Library of Congress. They show a 1920 photo shoot with Warren G. Harding in his backyard before he became president, and I’m guessing were for campaign purposes. At first I thought the photographer used a white backdrop, but it seems they were added afterwards on the negative or a copy neg of the photos. The pictures show Harding posing in various positions as if he’s speaking. Pretty interesting stuff, and shows an early awareness of the power of political photography. It also shows the less stuffy side of the Ohio Republican who became president a year later in 1921.

Warren Harding with background added

Warren Harding with background added

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Warren Harding political pose

 

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Harding speaks for the still camera

 

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Warren Harding

Warren Harding political poseur

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Draper & Kennerly at the Nixon

February 21, 2014 By David Hume Kennerly

Had a great time at the Nixon Library last night. Eric Draper, President George W. Bush’s official photographer and I were the featured speakers, and talked about our excellent adventures in presidential photography. The event was co-sponsored by Dr. Don Carleton and the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History at the University of Texas. Mark Updegrove, director of the LBJ Library, moderated the discussion. Over 400 people showed up, and we got plenty of really good questions, particularly from the students who attended. Thanks to all the Nixon Library Staff, and my old friends Judge Jim Rogan,  Dr. Jim Cavanaugh, Ron Walker, and Frank Gannon who attended.

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Eric Draper and I toast on the seal at the Nixon Library after our talk.

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