Annie Leibovitz at work

Abstract

In this newly revised edition of her seminal work, 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 and then updated and reissued in 2018, this revised and updated edition brings Leibovitz's bestselling book up to date, showcasing some of her most recent work. The photographs discussed include: portraits of the Rolling Stones, John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Meryl Streep, Keith Haring, Joan Didion, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Patti Smith, William S. Burroughs, Rihanna, Agnes Martin, HRH Queen Elizabeth II, and Barack Obama.

Contents

Prologue -- Nixon's resignation -- Polaroids -- 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 -- Showgirls -- Hollywood -- The Queen -- The Process -- The road west -- Pilgrimage -- Rihanna -- A sense of place -- Afterword -- Equipment -- Ten most-asked questions -- Publishing history -- Chronology -- Acknowledgments.