Dickey Chapelle

Biography

Dickey Chapelle was a trailblazing photojournalist whose camera followed soldiers from Europe to the Pacific, always seeking the human heart of war. Her images captured the courage, exhaustion, and resilience she witnessed, bringing distant battlefields into sharp and personal focus.

Chapelle’s commitment to bearing witness to conflict led her to the front lines of Vietnam, where she became the first American female correspondent killed while covering the war. Her bravery and dedication to truth-telling paved the way for future generations of women journalists.