Joyce Naltchayan Boghosian’s photography career began in 1988 with a three-month internship at the White House Photo Office—an opportunity that launched a remarkable journey spanning six U.S. presidencies.

Her passion for White House photography was sparked in 1986 when, as a high school yearbook photographer, she captured President Ronald Reagan’s visit to her school following the Challenger space shuttle tragedy. She was mentored by her late father, Harry Naltchayan, a renowned Washington Post photographer for 35 years, and started her career shooting for local community newspapers. As the Reagan administration came to a close, she was hired as a photography assistant for President George H.W. Bush’s full term. In 1994, she joined Agence France-Presse (AFP) as a staff photographer in Washington, D.C., contributing to the coverage of the White House press corps throughout the Clinton administration.

She returned to the White House in 2004 as an official photographer, documenting history under Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump. Her rare ability to return multiple times across different administrations has given her insight into how the White House Photo Office has evolved, shifting from film to digital and adapting to the fast-paced world of social media.

When not at the White House, Joyce freelances in Washington, D.C., spends time with her family, and finds inspiration in exploring her father’s extensive photo archives—continuing the legacy of storytelling through photography.

Boghosian briefed National Press Foundation fellows in April 2025: Behind the Scenes at the White House: Photographers Tell Stories Words Can’t Capture.