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[KH Video + Sub] Annie Leibovitz Teaches Photography
Annie Leibovitz is one of the world’s most esteemed photographers. Annie began working as a photojournalist for Rolling Stone in 1970, while she was still a student at the San Francisco Art Institute. She became Rolling Stone’s chief photographer in 1973. Ten years later, when she joined the staff of the revived Vanity Fair, she began developing a large body of work that expanded her collective portrait of contemporary life. In addition to her editorial work at Vanity Fair and Vogue, she created influential advertising campaigns. Several collections of her work have been published and exhibitions of her photographs have appeared at museums and galleries all over the world.
 
She is the recipient of many honors, including the International Center of Photography’s Lifetime Achievement Award, the first Creative Excellence Award from the American Society of Magazine Editors, the Centenary Medal of the Royal Photographic Society in London, the Wexner Prize, and the Prince of Asturias Award for Communication and Humanities. She was designated a Living Legend by the Library of Congress and made a Commandeur in the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government.

[KH Video + Sub] Annie Leibovitz Teaches Photography

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    • 01

      Introduction

      Annie Leibovitz's iconic photographs have appeared in museums, books, and magazines from Vanity Fair to Rolling Stone—and now she’s your instructor. In introducing her class, Annie reflects on her career and the power of telling stories with photography.*

    • 02

      Portrait Photography

      Annie discusses portraiture and photojournalism, and what makes portrait photography so compelling for her as a medium. Learn why Annie loves the photo series and why a single image cannot truly "capture" a person.*

    • 03

      Creating Concepts

      Annie breaks down her process for developing imaginative and creative concepts for her photo shoots, sharing examples from Tess Gallagher, Amy Schumer, Keith Haring, Whoopi Goldberg, and more.*

    • 04

      Working With Light

      Annie discusses her philosophy around photography equipment, working with natural light, and the value of keeping your lighting kit small.

    • 05

      Studio vs. Location

      Annie talks about her approach to studio photography, her strong preference for shooting on location, and the role of environment in her portraiture.

    • 06

      Working With Your Subject

      Annie shares how she approaches working with a subject for a photo shoot, including refuting the popular notion that it's a photographer's responsibility to put a subject at ease.

    • 07

      Case Study: Angels in America Photoshoot for Vogue Magazine

      Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at Annie's photoshoot for Vogue magazine, where she captures the cast of Angels in America. Watch her and her team set up the photoshoot, effect her concept, and show the way she works with her subjects.

    • 08

      Photographing People Who Are Close to You

      Annie discusses why your family and loved ones may be your best photography subjects and what opportunities come from photographing subjects who are close to you.

    • 09

      Looking Back at Your Work

      Annie discusses the importance of self-reflection and explains why it's so important for every photographer to look back at their work.*

    • 10

      The Technical Side of Photography

      In this chapter, Annie shares how she approached transitioning from film to digital, and what starting out in the dark room can teach you. Annie also shares her perspective on focus and sharpness—and how above all else it's the content that matters.

    • 11

      Student Sessions

      Annie sits down with students from her alma mater, the San Francisco Art Institute, to critique their work and share her own approach to core principles of photography.

    • 12

      Case Study Part 1: Photographing Alice Waters

      Annie brings you inside a photo shoot with the renowned chef Alice Waters. Learn how Annie built the concept for the photos, conducted research, and prepared for the shoot.

    • 13

      Case Study Part 2: Digital Post-Production

      Annie gives you an exclusive look into her digital post-production process, and shares her thoughts about what it means to be a photographer and creative artist.

    • 14

      Photographic Influences

      Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Frank, Alfred Stieglitz, and Richard Avedon—Annie introduces us to the photographers who have inspired her, sharing the personal lessons she has derived from their work.*

    • 15

      The Evolution of a Photographer

      Learn how Annie’s artistic journey impacted her evolution as a photographer—from the inspiration of family photos to the San Francisco Art Institute and Rolling Stone.

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