David Lienemann

David Lienemann (born 1982 or 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
Born	1982 or 1983 (age 40–41)
Nationality	American
Alma mater	Cornell College
Occupation	Photographer
Known for	Former official photographer for U.S. Vice President Joe Biden
Spouse	Sydney
Children	1
Website	www.davidlienemann.com

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."^[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]

Gallery

• 
  Biden in Number One Observatory Circle (2011)
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  Joe Biden's official portrait (2013)
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  The Obamas and Bidens celebrate re-election (2012)
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  Second Lady Jill Biden in the cockpit of Air Force Two (2010)
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  Irish Taoiseach Enda Kenny gives Biden a hurling stick (2016)
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  Audience for Biden's remarks at Dublin Castle, Ireland (2016)
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  Biden greets Prime Minister of Russia, Vladimir Putin (2011)
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  Biden meets Pelé at the 2010 FIFA World Cup

See also

• Chief Official White House Photographer
• Pete Souza (former official photographer for Presidents Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama)

References

1. Lynch, James Q. (December 29, 2020). "What a million photos can tell you about Joe Biden". The Gazette. Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Archived from the original on December 29, 2020. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
2. Montes, Olivia (August 14, 2020). "Former Biden White House Photographer to Release New Book Sept. 8". Delaware Today. Archived from the original on September 28, 2020. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
3. "Audio Series Being Biden". Obama White House. Archived from the original on January 22, 2017. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
4. Gillette, Sam (September 8, 2020). "Former White House Photographer Looks Back at His Years Covering Joe Biden". People magazine. Archived from the original on September 10, 2020. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
5. Donahue, Joe (October 26, 2020). "Joe Biden's White House Photographer Publishes Book Of Images From Obama Years". WAMC. Archived from the original on November 20, 2020. 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. Archived from the original on January 31, 2021. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
7. "The Wright Collection". The New York Times. January 14, 2008. Archived from the original on January 18, 2008. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
8. Oliphant, Jim (December 23, 2007). "A full day for Billary in Iowa". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on January 29, 2021. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
9. Lienemann, David (November 4, 2016). "Americans Go To The Polls To Elect The Next U.S. President". Getty Images. Archived from the original on January 30, 2021. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
10. "David Lienemann '05, 2015 Young Alumni Achievement Award". Cornell College. October 28, 2015. Archived from the original on October 29, 2015. Retrieved September 14, 2020.

External links

• Official website