annie leibowitz

a few nights ago, i came across a documentary on the famous american photographer - annie leibowitz. i knew leibowitz from being a subscriber of vanity fair magazine a few years ago and i was amazed by her shots. if you're not familiar with her, she gained her fame by taking cover photos for rolling stone magazine in the 1970's. she then moved on to work for vanity fair and vogue -- a completely different style from rolling stone. let me introduce a few of her famous shots.

john lennon and yoko ono - taken the day when lennon was killed (december 8, 1980). rolling stone decided to use his final publicity photo as a commemorative cover.

photograph © Annie Leibowitz

the shocking nude maternity photo of demi moore in 1991

photograph © Annie Leibowitz

the much hyped up 2006 family portrait debuting suri cruise

photograph © Annie Leibowitz

one of leibowitz's famous hollywood group shots for vanity fair


a sample from her latest book "annie leibowitz: a photographer's life, 1990-2005" released in october 2006

photograph © Annie Leibowitz

leibowitz at her book release


some photos from the book is currently on exhibit in san francisco. my friend C and i plan to go to the exhibition next weekend. let me know if you are interested to join!


Annie Leibowitz: A Photographer's Life, 1990-2005
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Legion of Honor
Lincoln Park
34th Avenue & Clement Street
San Francisco, CA 94121
* tuesday through sunday; 9:30am - 5:15pm
* adult admission: $15; free admission for members