Joyce Tenneson facts for kids

Joyce Tenneson (born May 29, 1945) is a famous American photographer. She is known for her unique and beautiful fine art photos. Her pictures often show people and nature in a very special way.

About Joyce Tenneson's Life

Joyce Tenneson studied photography and earned a master's degree from George Washington University. Before that, she even worked as a model for Polaroid.

When she was 39, Joyce decided to leave her job as a photography professor. She moved from Washington D.C. to New York City. She often uses a special camera called the Polaroid 20x24 camera for her work.

Joyce believes artists should look inside themselves for ideas. She once said, "If you go back to your roots, you can bring out something that is truly you." She thinks this makes an artist's style as unique as a thumbprint.

As a child, Joyce grew up on the grounds of a convent with her two sisters. Her parents worked there. She remembers it as a mysterious place, full of interesting symbols and beauty.

Her amazing photographs have been shown in over 100 exhibitions worldwide. Her work has also appeared on the covers of many well-known magazines. These include Time, Life, and The New York Times Magazine.

Awards and Recognition

Joyce Tenneson has received many important awards for her photography. These awards celebrate her unique artistic vision.

• In 1989, she won the "Infinity" award from the International Center of Photography.
• The next year, in 1990, she was named "Photographer of the Year" by Women in Photography International.
• In 2005, Joyce received the Lucie Award for "Professional Fine Art Photographer of the Year."
• The Professional Photographers of America gave her a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012. This award honors her long and successful career.
• She received another Lucie Award in 2018 for her amazing portrait photography.
• In 2021, Joyce Tenneson was honored by being added to the International Photography Hall of Fame.

Books by Joyce Tenneson

Joyce Tenneson has also published many books featuring her photographs.

• In/Sights: Self-Portraits by Women (1978) ISBN: 0879232471
• Joyce Tenneson Photographs (1984) ISBN: 0879235020
• Au-delà (1989) ISBN: 2859490868
• Joyce Tenneson: Transformations (1993) ISBN: 0821219332
• Illuminations (1997) ISBN: 0821223844
• Light Warriors (2000) ISBN: 0821226983
• Wise Women: A Celebration of Their Insights, Courage, and Beauty (2002) ISBN: 0821228188
• Flower Portraits: The Life Cycle of Beauty (2003) ISBN: 0821228536
• Amazing Men: Courage, Insight, Endurance (2004) ISBN: 0821228552
• Joyce Tenneson: A Life in Photography, 1968-2008 (2008) ISBN: 0316004081
• Shells: Nature's Exquisite Creations (2011) ISBN: 0892729767

Major Exhibitions

Her work has been featured in many important art shows.

• Joyce Tenneson - Botanical Beauty, Vanderbilt University Fine Arts Gallery, Nashville, TN (2018)