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From Independent Artist to Icon: The Story of Annie Leibovitz |  |
February 13, 2007
by Kelly Richardson
Design Programs Columnist
When it comes to photography, Annie Leibovitz has seen and shot it all. Rock stars in the heights of excess. Movie stars in the throes of identity crises. International advertising campaigns. Not bad for a Connecticut girl with nothing more than some photography class experience and the desire to make waves.
But what set Leibovitz apart from her competition was her ability to connect with her subjects. While her career training in San Francisco taught her the skills of the profession, her vision captured the defining portraits of our time. She had the ability to stare at something from a distance and visualize its photogenic potential. Said Leibovitz in a recent interview, "When I was younger I did things with a camera I would not do by myself. I remember going down to the docks in San Francisco and asking a fisherman if he would take me out on his boat. I would never do that without a camera."
Leibovitz: A Life in Photography
- Rolling Stone. Leibovitz was chief photographer of the iconic music magazine from 1973 until 1983. Her portraits of the stars helped to define the magazine's perspective during her tenure.
- American Express. Leibovitz spent some time in the 80s photographing celebrities for an international advertising campaign. The project is still recognized as one of the most successful marketing campaigns ever.
- Vanity Fair. Leibovitz is still one of the featured photographers for VF. Her most recent assignment? Taking the much-sought-after pictures of Suri Cruise, daughter of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes.
Keep in mind that Annie wasn't born a successful photography professional--she was made one. And you can be, too. A photography class is your ticket to the profession of your dreams. And the distance education environment allows you to work and learn at the same time.
Career Training: Photography
- Class Info. A photography class taken through a distance education program can often take you just a few weeks to complete.
- Salary Potential. Median annual earnings of photographers were $26,080 in May 2004, with the middle 50% earning between $18,380 and $37,370.
- Career Outlook. Employment of photographers is expected to increase about as fast as the national average for all occupations through 2014.
There's just no telling where the fascinating paths a career in photography will lead you. Find out more about a photography class today.
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About the Author
Kelly Richardson has the inside track on all of the hottest career paths and resources. His articles appear career journals, periodicals, and e-zines.
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