David Hume Kennerly Blog

30 Years Ago at Los Angeles Olympics

By David Hume Kennerly | Jul 30, 2014

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!

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On the iPhone Sneak Peek

By David Hume Kennerly | Jul 23, 2014

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

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Gallery of Great Vietnam Photos

By David Hume Kennerly | Jun 20, 2014

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

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New York Area appearances – June 25 & 27

By David Hume Kennerly | Jun 16, 2014

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 […] Read More

Bush at 90

By David Hume Kennerly | Jun 14, 2014

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

By David Hume Kennerly | May 1, 2014

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

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Inauguration 2013 149

By David Hume Kennerly | Feb 27, 2014
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Warren Harding Revealed

By David Hume Kennerly | Feb 21, 2014

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 […] Read More

Draper & Kennerly at the Nixon

By David Hume Kennerly | Feb 21, 2014

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 […] Read More