John C. Goodwin, 1941-2017
John Goodwin was a prolific freelance photographer documenting the anti-war and social justice movements from 1966 up until his death. His subjects included the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Rabbi Abraham Heschel, Daniel Berrigan, Pete Seeger, Joan Baez, Thich Nhat Hanh, and countless others.
In 1974, John accepted a photojournalism position with The General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church. For twenty years he traveled to more than seventy countries; his work has been featured in hundreds of magazines, documentaries, and online media. He excelled at illuminating the face of shared human experience, connecting people around the world.
John was diagnosed with MS in 1995. From 1999, he served on the executive committee of New Jerseyans for Alternatives to the Death Penalty - the death penalty in New Jersey was successfully abolished in 2007.
The Catalog
John Goodwin’s photographic legacy is preserved by his sons, David and Benjamin Goodwin, who hold the rights to his works. If you are interested in learning more about available images and rights, please contact us through the form below. We offer special pricing for non-profit projects and organizations.
The catalog is a work in progress: many photos are yet to be indexed and digitized. Feel free to inquire if you believe we may have photos of a specific event, particularly from 1964 to 1974.