David Lienemann Explained

David Lienemann
Nationality:American
Alma Mater:Cornell College
Occupation:Photographer
Known For:Former official photographer for U.S. Vice President Joe Biden
Spouse:Sydney
Children:1

David Lienemann (born [1]) is an American photographer.[2] He was the official White House photographer[3] for Joe Biden during the eight years that he served as Vice President of the United States.[4] In the course of his role, Lienemann took nearly one million photographs.[5]

Education and career

Lienemann graduated from Cornell College with a BA in both economics and business in 2005.[6] Prior to coming to work at the White House, Lienemann covered the 2008 United States presidential race for clients such as The New York Times,[7] Chicago Tribune,[8] Associated Press and Getty Images.[9]

Lienemann published a book of his photographs titled Biden: The Obama Years and the Battle for the Soul of America in 2020. In her foreword to the book, Biden's wife Jill Biden writes that "As David seamlessly wove himself into the day-to-day of Joe’s life, he became something more than just a photographer — he became one of Joe’s most honest advisers. Our friend."

Personal life and awards

Lienemann is based in New Mexico with his wife Sydney and daughter Millie.

In 2015 he received the Young Alumni Achievement Award from Cornell College.[10]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lynch. James Q.. December 29, 2020. What a million photos can tell you about Joe Biden. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201229165450/https://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/government/what-a-million-photos-can-tell-you-about-joe-biden-20201229 . December 29, 2020 . 2021-01-23. The Gazette. Cedar Rapids, Iowa. en.
  2. Web site: Montes. Olivia. August 14, 2020. Former Biden White House Photographer to Release New Book Sept. 8. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200928032635/https://delawaretoday.com/life-style/people-community/david-lienemann-biden-photographer-book/ . September 28, 2020 . September 14, 2020. Delaware Today.
  3. Web site: Audio Series Being Biden. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170122214133/https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/being-biden . January 22, 2017 . September 14, 2020. Obama White House.
  4. Web site: Gillette. Sam. September 8, 2020. Former White House Photographer Looks Back at His Years Covering Joe Biden. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200910070755/https://people.com/politics/joe-biden-former-white-house-photographer-talks-memories-photos/ . September 10, 2020 . September 14, 2020. People magazine.
  5. Web site: Donahue. Joe. October 26, 2020. Joe Biden's White House Photographer Publishes Book Of Images From Obama Years. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201120093028/https://www.wamc.org/post/joe-bidens-white-house-photographer-publishes-book-images-obama-years . November 20, 2020 . 2021-01-23. WAMC. en. David was granted unfettered access to Biden, which resulted in nearly a million compelling photos..
  6. Web site: September 8, 2020. David Lienemann in Conversation with Amanda Lucidon: Biden. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210131071257/https://www.midtownscholar.com/calendar/2020/9/8/live-with-david-lienemann-biden . January 31, 2021 . September 14, 2020. Midtown Scholar.
  7. News: January 14, 2008. The Wright Collection. The New York Times. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20080118145855/http://www.nytimes.com:80/slideshow/2008/01/14/nyregion/20070115_BUTTONS_SLIDESHOW_index.html . January 18, 2008 . September 14, 2020.
  8. Web site: Oliphant. Jim. December 23, 2007. A full day for Billary in Iowa. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210129113705/https://www.chicagotribune.com/chinews-mtblog-2007-12-a_full_day_for_billary_in_iowa-story.html . January 29, 2021 . September 14, 2020. Chicago Tribune.
  9. Web site: Lienemann. David. November 4, 2016. Americans Go To The Polls To Elect The Next U.S. President. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210130052906/https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/ron-peterson-checks-signatures-on-mail-in-ballots-at-the-news-photo/83564347 . January 30, 2021 . September 14, 2020. Getty Images.
  10. Web site: October 28, 2015. David Lienemann '05, 2015 Young Alumni Achievement Award. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20151029063749/http://news.cornellcollege.edu/2015/10/david-lienemann-05-2015-young-alumni-achievement-award/ . October 29, 2015 . September 14, 2020. Cornell College.