James Atherton (photographer)

James Kenneth Ward Atherton
Born(1927-12-16)December 16, 1927
Washington DC, United States
DiedNovember 29, 2011(2011-11-29) (aged 83)
Other namesJames K. W. Atherton; Jim Atherton; and within the industry Bad light Atherton
Occupation(s)Photojournalist, News photographer, military photographer
Notable credits
  • Annual White House Photographers Association Photo Contest (1952, 1957, 1961, 1962, 1963 and 1964)
  • Kodak Professional White House National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) Achievement Award (1997)
Spouse
Patricia Ann Hall
(m. 19302014)
Children4

James Kenneth Ward Atherton (December 16, 1927 November 29, 2011) was a press photographer active in Washington D.C. for over forty years.