Annie Leibovitz was born in Waterbury, Connecticut in 1949. Whilst studying painting at the 'San Fransisco Art Institute' she tried to continue developing her photography skills. During this time she was influenced by photographers such as Robert Frank and Henri Cartier-Bresson. She started her career as Staff Photographer for 'Rolling Stone' magazine in 1970 and became their Chief Photographer in 1973.
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| Annie Leibovitz |
Probably Leibovitz's most famous photograph is the one below of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, which was shot in 1980 for the cover of 'Rolling Stone' magazine. John Lennon was shot dead 5 hours later, making Leibovitz the last person to professionally photograph John Lennon. Leibovitz left 'Rolling Stone' magazine 10 years later and by that time, she had shot a total of 142 covers. Later she also worked for the magazines 'Vanity Fair' and 'Vogue'. Besides her successful editorial career for magazines, she also did the advertising campaigns for American Express and Gap. She also contributed often to the Got Milk? campaign.
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| The Queen of England |
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| Scarlett Johansson |
Leibovitz has photographed all sorts of celebrities, from the Queen of England to Scarlett Johansson. This is why she is one of the most well known photographer to the rich and famous.
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| Cover of 'Rolling Stone' magazine, featuring John Lennon and Yoko Ono |
Personally I quite like her photographs and style. She is very good at making her subjects look important and at times very sexy. I think her use of lighting is great. I especially like her photographs in which she creates an almost fairytale atmosphere, with lots of accesoiries and fancy clothes. Her Disney series is a good example of that.
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| Leibovitz's Disney series, featuring Jennifer Lopez |
Image Sources:
http://kotobukian-eye.blogspot.co.uk/2011/04/master-lens-anne-leibovitz-and-james.html
http://www.vanityfair.com/culture/features/2008/10/annie_excerpt200810
http://www.vanityfair.com/online/daily/2012/09/annie-leibovitz-photography-exhibition-wexner#slide=1
http://anthonylukephotography.blogspot.co.uk/2011/04/annie-leibovitz-shoots-hollywood-stars.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annie_Leibovitz
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