Cool Chicks: Annie Leibovitz

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At my Objectif's photography class last night, we studied Annie Leibovitz, a famous photographer.  My teacher said Annie has the uncanny ability to befriend anyone, making them feel instantly comfortable -- that's the secret to being a good portraitist.

While flipping through her coffee table book, Women, I could see the time and effort that went into each photograph -- the distinctive moment -- the perfect environment.

I came home from class, eager to learn more about her work.  She was the Head Photographer for Rolling Stones.  But, even more interesting -- Annie captured the beginning and end of a modern day legend: John Lennon  

She shot the first cover with John Lennon:

And, Annie's last photo of John Lennon (5 hours before he was shot outside his apartment):

Powerful stuff.