About Joyce Tenneson
30 years in Photography
Internationally lauded as one of the leading photographers of her generation, Joyce Tenneson has helped shape the way we see the world. From exhibitions to magazine covers to books, Tenneson's images have been described as "timeless and... deeply affecting." In her most recent project, "The Image of MS", Tenneson has focused her lens on a disease that many of us have seen very little of before: multiple sclerosis (MS).
Having always believed that art should be used to change the world, Tenneson describes the charge to work on this exhibit as a "gift from the gods." Recognizing that MS is relatively unknown to the general public, she embraced this opportunity to capture the real faces of 36 people from around the globe who live with it. Her photographs capture each patient's unique story, demonstrating the strength, determination and hope that illuminate their spirits.
In a career spanning decades, Tenneson has earned her place among the most respected photographers of our time. Recently named Fine Art Photographer of the Year 2005 by The Lucie Awards, she has authored 12 books including the best-seller, "Wise Women", which was featured in a six-part series on a top-rated U.S. morning news television show. Her photographs have been displayed throughout the world in 150 exhibitions, and appear frequently on top magazine covers. In a recent poll conducted by American Photo Magazine, readers voted Tenneson among the 10 most influential women in the history of photography. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A., Tenneson currently lives and works in New York City.
