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John Borg Loengard (September 5, 1934 – May 24, 2020) was an American photographer and picture editor. He had a long and successful career, working at Life magazine from 1961 and serving as its picture editor from 1973 to 1987 [1]. Loengard was known for his ability to capture natural expressions from famous individuals and his toughness while covering events such as the Vietnam War [2].

Early Life and Career:

Loengard developed an interest in photography at the age of eleven and began taking pictures for his high school newspaper [1].

In 1956, while a senior at Harvard College, Life magazine asked him to photograph a grounded freighter off Cape Cod, which marked the beginning of his association with the publication [1].

He joined the staff of Life magazine in 1961 and became the picture editor of ten semi-annual Life "Special Reports" when the magazine suspended weekly publication in 1972 [1].

Loengard played a key role in the planning and launch of People magazine in 1974 as the picture editor of Time Inc.'s Magazine Development Group [1].

Contributions and Achievements:

Loengard was instrumental in Life magazine's rebirth as a monthly publication in 1978, and in 1986, the magazine won the first-ever award for "Excellence in Photography" given by the American Society of Magazine Editors [1].

He taught photography at the International Center of Photography in New York, The New School for Social Research in New York, and conducted workshops across the country [1].

In 2004, Loengard received the Henry R. Luce "Lifetime Achievement Award" from Time Inc., and in 2005, he was recognized as one of the 100 most influential people in photography by American Photo magazine [1].

He was inducted into the International Photography Hall of Fame in 2018 [1].

Publications and Exhibitions:

Loengard authored ten books on photography, including "Pictures Under Discussion," "Life Classic Photographs: A Personal Interpretation by John Loengard," and "The Great Life Photographers" [1].

His work has been exhibited at various venues, including the International Center of Photography in New York City, the George Eastman House in Rochester, and the International Photography Hall of Fame in St. Louis [1].

Legacy:

John Loengard passed away on May 24, 2020, in Manhattan, New York, at the age of 85 [1].

His photographs are held in permanent collections at institutions such as the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., the Center for Creative Photography in Tucson, and the International Center of Photography in New York [1].