Famous+Photographer

1. Give some historical background on their life. /20 2. Describe their influences. /5 3. Describe their style and major genre (Documentary, Fashion etc.) /5 4. Upload a minumum of 5 Photos that represent their work. /25 What design elements are aparent? Why are they a good representation of this photographers work? Describe the use of light. Total: /55

= Annie Leibovitz = She is an American portrait photographer, whose major genre is celebrity photography. Her mother was a dance instructor, and her father was a lieutenant colonel in the Air Force. The family moved frequently with her father's duty assignments, and she took her first pictures when he was stationed in the Philippines during the Vietnam War. In high school, she became interested in various artistic endeavours, and began to write and play music. she studied painting at the San Francisco Art Institute. It was There she learnt many of her skills from her teacher Sasha Michelle, who Annie says she owes much of her career to. For several years, she continued to develop her photography skills until being hired at Rolling Stone Magazine in 1970 and becoming chief photographer in 1973. She become known for taking intimate photos of celebrities and defining the look of RS. Richard Avedon`s portraits were a major influence on her photography and an important and powerful example in her life. She learned that you can work for magazines and still do your own personal work, which for her was the most important thing.

Her companion Susan Sontag at home Lighting, diagonal lines, simplicity

Photo of comedians mocking a more sensual photo Shows a less serious side to her work

The Blues Brothers

Infamous photo of 15 year old pop singer Miley Cyrus

Angelina Jolie in a bathtub

Iconic John and Yoko photo, taken hours before his death