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Annie Leibovitz
PhotographerKnown for:
environmental portrait photography for Rolling Stone and Vanity Fair
Education:
San Francisco Art Institute (BFA, 1971)
Annie Leibovitz became chief photographer at Rolling Stone in the early 1970s, developing a practice of environmental portraiture she later brought to Vanity Fair. Her final portrait of John Lennon, made hours before his murder in December 1980, appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone. She was designated a Living Legend by the Library of Congress in 2000.
Annie Leibovitz's Gear List(1)
Canon
Connection Source
ThesweetcameraInterview
Connection note
Leibovitz has discussed using Canon professional bodies in multiple interviews; she has worked with Canon as a long-term partner.
Product description
Canon's flagship full-frame DSLR, introduced in 2011. It shoots at 12 frames per second and was designed for professional use in sports, editorial, and portrait photography under demanding conditions.
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Last updated March 20, 2026