Annie Leibovitz

Annie Leibovitz is an American portrait photographer who has become one of the most iconic photographers of our time. She is best known for her stunning celebrity portraits, which have appeared in magazines such as Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair, and Vogue.

Leibovitz was born in Waterbury, Connecticut in 1949. She attended the San Francisco Art Institute and graduated with a degree in painting in 1971. After graduation, she began working as a staff photographer for Rolling Stone magazine. During her time at Rolling Stone, she photographed some of the most famous musicians of the era including John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Mick Jagger, and Bob Dylan.

In 1983, Leibovitz moved to Vanity Fair magazine where she continued to photograph celebrities and other public figures. Her work has been featured on numerous magazine covers including those of Demi Moore pregnant for Vanity Fair in 1991 and John Lennon and Yoko Ono for Rolling Stone in 1980. She has also photographed many presidents including Bill Clinton and Barack Obama.

In addition to her photography career, Leibovitz has also published several books including Annie Leibovitz: Photographs (1983), A Photographer's Life (2006), Annie Leibovitz at Work (2008), Pilgrimage (2011), and Annie Leibovitz: Portraits 2005-2016 (2017). Her work has been exhibited around the world including at the National Portrait Gallery in London and the International Center of Photography in New York City.

Leibovitz is widely regarded as one of the most influential photographers of our time. Her work continues to inspire generations of photographers with its unique blend of artistry and technical skill.