In the 1960’s and 1970’s Orkin did assignments such as photographing the 1964 World’s Fair and also anything that interested her. Including couples in Central Park, early running races, happenings in Sheep Meadow, parades and the Democratic Convention. She wouldn’t hesitate to approach a subject, introduce herself and ask if she could photograph them.
Political Conventions – 1976 / 1980
Democratic Convention, supporters outside
Outside Democratic Convention, Ed Koch and Bess Meyerson