About Joyce Dopkeen
Lived 1942 – 2023 (aged 80). Joyce Dopkeen was an American photographer.
Joyce Dopkeen (October 23, 1942 – January 31, 2023) was an American photographer. She was the first woman to work as a full-time staff photographer for The New York Times.
In 1974, she received the Front Page Award for best photograph, for her "picture of outgoing Mayor Lindsay pouring champagne on the heads of his aides".
Legacy Dopkeen's archives are held in the Boston Globe Library Special Collections.
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Who was Joyce Dopkeen?
American photographer
When was Joyce Dopkeen born?
Joyce Dopkeen was born on 23 October 1942.
When did Joyce Dopkeen die?
Joyce Dopkeen died on 31 January 2023.
What was Joyce Dopkeen's occupation?
Joyce Dopkeen was a photographer.
What nationality was Joyce Dopkeen?
Joyce Dopkeen was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joyce Dopkeen. https://biography.guide/joyce-dopkeen/
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