JFK's Secret Photographer Revealed in New Doc

A captivating new documentary, 'Capturing Kennedy,' streaming on Amazon Prime and Apple TV starting December 2, 2025, delves into the extraordinary life of Jacques Lowe, President John F. Kennedy's personal photographer. Lowe's journey began with a challenging first assignment in 1958, yet he went on to capture intimate moments of the Kennedy family, contributing significantly to the enduring myth of Camelot.

Escaping Nazi persecution in Germany, Lowe emigrated to the U.S. in 1949 with little more than his camera. Over four years, he served as JFK's official campaign photographer, earning trust and unprecedented access. His unique 'fly on the wall' approach allowed him to document candid scenes, including a memorable shot of JFK, Jackie, and baby Caroline chewing on pearls.

Tragically, Lowe's vast archive, including thousands of negatives, was destroyed in the 2001 World Trade Center collapse. However, Frank Harvey, a Kennedy memorabilia collector, had acquired over 400 prints in the mid-1990s, preserving some of Lowe's most significant, and often unpublished, works. This preserved collection, along with recorded interviews, forms the foundation of the new film.