David Lienemann

David Lienemann (born 1982/1983[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]

David Lienemann
Born1982/1983 (age 37–38)
NationalityAmerican
Alma materCornell College
OccupationPhotographer
Known forFormer official photographer for U.S. Vice President Joe Biden
Spouse(s)Sydney
Children1
Websitewww.davidlienemann.com

Education and career
A photo by Lienemann of Joe Biden in Number One Observatory Circle (2011)
Biden with Irish Taoiseach Enda Kenny, photographed by Lienemann in 2016

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."[1]

Personal life and awards

Lienemann is based in New Mexico with his wife Sydney and daughter Millie.[6][1]

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

See also

References
  1. Lynch, James Q. (December 29, 2020). "What a million photos can tell you about Joe Biden". The Gazette. Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
  2. Montes, Olivia (August 14, 2020). "Former Biden White House Photographer to Release New Book Sept. 8". Delaware Today. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
  3. "Audio Series Being Biden". Obama White House. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
  4. Gillette, Sam (September 8, 2020). "Former White House Photographer Looks Back at His Years Covering Joe Biden". People magazine. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
  5. Donahue, Joe (October 26, 2020). "Joe Biden's White House Photographer Publishes Book Of Images From Obama Years". WAMC. Retrieved January 23, 2021. David was granted unfettered access to Biden, which resulted in nearly a million compelling photos.
  6. "David Lienemann in Conversation with Amanda Lucidon: Biden". Midtown Scholar. September 8, 2020. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
  7. "The Wright Collection". The New York Times. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
  8. Oliphant, Jim (December 23, 2007). "A full day for Billary in Iowa". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
  9. Lienemann, David (November 4, 2016). "Americans Go To The Polls To Elect The Next U.S. President". Getty Images. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
  10. "David Lienemann '05, 2015 Young Alumni Achievement Award". Cornell College. October 28, 2015. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
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