Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Annie Leibovitz



Annie Leibovitz is not only an amazing experienced photographer, but an enthusiastic mother to three. She has photographed so many people, from Kirsten Dunst to John Lennon. All of her photos were marked with a stamp. Her style was both purposeful and daring. Leibovitz had the ability to convey messages through her photos that told stories and persuaded people. As she learned to photograph she was always uncertain but authoritative and had a focus. She was asked, What is a photograph? She answered, "A life through a lens." Annie grew up in a family of eight. Her family became her stable unit, and as they traveled through the country, she would watch the world through the car window. That became her "frame." The camera was a part of her family as she grew up, and as she pursued her dream, the camera permanently became her life. Leibovitz began her career as a staff photographer for the "Rolling Stones" and her powerful photography smoothly guided her way to becoming who she is today. She is able to humanize photographs and make them really tell a full story. That is what my goal is in photography and why she is so unique.

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