Leibovitz smiles for the press at her current exhibition, Annie Leibovitz: A Photographer's Life, 1990-2005 (From the Brooklyn Museum) When Annie Leibovitz started taking celebrity snapshots, she began a journey to stardom most photographers fantasize about. Developing a knack for humanizing highly exposed icons, Leibovitz became chief photographer for Rolling Stone in ‘73. And with a keen eye for intimacy, she encapsulates the essence of public personas through provocative imagery, like showing us the wild side of The Rolling Stones on tour. She eventually shifted to Vanity Fair and other publishing opportunities, where bizarre settings and glamour shots became her trademark. Undoubtedly, her sensational images grab the public's attention. In fact, you'd be hard-pressed to find anyone who doesn't recognize at least one photo by Leibovitz. From Lennon clinging to Ono to pregnant Demi Moore, her work typically features a clever incorporation of dynamic figures or surreal surroundings. With a popular televised biography and multiple awards to her name, it's no wonder celebrities leap at the chance to be immortalized in Annie Leibovitz's awe-inspiring portfolio. Suggested Sites... Newsweek: Through Her Lens - how does she find time to take on all those assignments while raising three kids? PBS American Masters: Annie Leibovitz Timeline - venture through important events in the life of the most famous living photographer. NPR: New Leibovitz Collection Reveals Personal Side - her latest 9-pound book exposes her private life and offers top celebrity pics. Andrew Smith Gallery: Annie Leibovitz’s American Music - music legends by a master portraitist. The New York Times: Women - gorgeous pictures of ladies representing all walks of life by Leibovitz.

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