A veteran, award-winning photojournalist, Mark Hertzberg has dedicated himself to capturing unforgettable images that told powerful stories during his 40-plus year career — much of which was spent at The (Racine) Journal Times.
Hertzberg, it seems, was destined to become a photographer. As an 11-year-old in his hometown of New York City, he snapped his first news photo of President John F. Kennedy on June 11, 1962. He eventually went on to intern at the Baltimore News-American before becoming the sole staff photographer at the Beloit Daily News in 1974. Four years later, he joined The Journal Times, where he received numerous state, regional and national accolades for his photography. For those in the community, he brought the news to life. For photographers and reporters in the newsroom, he served as a mentor and role model.
Hertzberg helped get cameras back in Wisconsin courtrooms, and he worked on the issue nationally as a member of the Board of Directors of the National Press Photographers Association. As a member of NPPA’s Committee on Police and Press Relations, he wrote guidelines that several police agencies across the country adopted. A passionate preservation advocate, he has also used his talents to help preserve the legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright, publishing four books about the famed architect’s work in southeastern Wisconsin.
