Annie Leibovitz at work

Abstract

Annie Leibovitz in her own words. A revised and updated edition of the classic account of how the most celebrated photographer of our time makes her pictures. Text based on conversations with Sharon DeLano. "Annie Leibovitz, our most celebrated living photographer, explains how her pictures are made. Leibovitz addresses young photographers and readers interested in what photographers do, but any reader interested in contemporary history will be fascinated by her account of one of the richest bodies of work in the photographic canon. The subjects include photojournalism, studio work, photographing dancers and athletes, working with writers, and making the transition from shooting with film to working with digital cameras. Originally published in 2008, this revised and updated edition brings Leibovitz's bestselling book back into print.

Contents

Prologue -- Nixon's resignation -- The Rolling Stones -- John and Yoko -- Conceptual pictures -- Advertising -- Al Sharpton -- Arnold Schwarzenegger -- Dance -- Demi Moore -- Performance -- Peak performance -- War -- O. J. Simpson -- Impromptu -- Patti Smith -- Fashion -- Nudes -- Groups -- Presence and charisma -- Being there -- My mother -- Sarah -- Susan -- Hollywood -- The Queen -- The Process -- The road west -- Pilgrimage -- A sense of place -- Afterword -- Equipment -- Ten most-asked questions.