Anne Leibovitz is an American portrait photographer known for her work with Rolling Stone magazine and Vanity Fair. She was born in 1949 in Connecticut to a family of Romanian Jewish heritage. In the 1970s, she began working for Rolling Stone, creating iconic celebrity portraits. She later worked for Vanity Fair for 13 years. Leibovitz's portraits are recognizable for their unique style and ability to capture her subjects in a compelling way.

1. Photograph
Analysis
By Aaliyah McGregor

2. ANNIE
LEIBOVITZ

3. Who is Anne Leibovitz?
Anne Leibovitz is known to be the best American portraiture photographer, and
was born in 1949 in Waterbury, Connecticut. She was the one of six children of
Marilyn Edith and Samuel Leibovitz, her family originated from Romanian Jew
heritage. Leibovitz took her first picture for her father as he was a lieutenant for
the U.S. Air forces and took a pictures when he was stationed in the Philippines
during the Vietnam war
In the 1970 she got a job working for Rolling Stone, this is where Anne
Leibovitz created her distinguishing publications as a chief photographer. 13
years later Leibovitz began to work for Vanity Fair, where she continued her
mission to create iconic and unique portraiture photographs. Her work as been
used for many high-profiled advertising campaigns and have been published in
major exhibitions around the world

4. Subject and positioning
the subject is central to the photograph and the background is simple and dark this attracts the
attention of the audience to the women central to the photograph, and therefore the audience's
attention First focal point is the women in the middle.
Angle
the photograph is taken from eye level this suggests the importance of capturing the facial
expression of the subjects in the centre of the photograph. The medium close up on the
subject suggests that audience should be focused on the actions of the subject and what the
message is to the audience.
Rule of third
when applying the rule of third the first focal point of the photograph is simple in that it is the
women in the centre of the photograph and her action as she is the only subject in the
photograph this portrayed as the photographer not wanting the audience to look anywhere else
as they want the audience's focus to simply be on the women in the centre of the photograph.
Lighting
the use of studio lighting has created tranquillity to the photograph which compliment the
action of the subject in the photograph. As it makes the lighting very soft and but also dark
which creates the idea of mystery which creates a sense of doubt in the mind of the audience.
Framing
the photographer uses a deep focus to capture the subject which is positioned in the centre of the photograph, the use of a deep
focus could suggest the importance of everything in the photograph and how it all adds to the message of the photograph. The
photographer has used a fast shutter speed to reduce the motion blur, as in the photo the subject would have been asked to be
constantly moving and making different facial or body movement and therefore the photographer will use ‘quick snaps’ to capture
multiple moments as they happen.
Meaning:
The meaning in this photo is to portray to the audience the idea of natural beauty through the use of popular actress Meryl
Streep, or it could be portrayed as the idea of hiding natural beauty

5. Lighting
the lighting in the photograph is dark, natural and light this suggests the
idea of emotions and sadness as well as the facial expression of the
subject in the photograph which creates the idea of sadness. The dark
colouring to the photograph also create doubt and mystery for the
audience through the darkness.
Framing
the photographer uses a shallow focus to attract the attention of the
audience to the subjects in the photograph. The photographer has used a
fast shutter speed to reduce the motion blur, as in the photo the subject
would have been asked to be constantly moving and making different
facial or body movement and therefore the photographer will use ‘quick
snaps’ to capture multiple moments as they happen.
Subject and positioning
this photograph is different to other photograph as instead of the subject
being in the centre of the photograph the main focal point is off to the right
of the photo attracting the attention to the right of the photograph. The
subject in the photograph has a Swan round his neck this suggests to the
audience the sense of delicacy and beauty, this could seen by fans as just
like the subject as fans find Leonardo good look or full of beauty.
Meaning:
The meaning of this photograph is to advertises to the audience the sense
of delicacy and beauty and how both of the subjects the swan and
Leonardo are similar to those who are a fan.
Angle
the photograph has been taken from a slightly high
angle and a long shot this is to capture the action of the
of the subject and the fact that he is holding a Swan in
his arms which creates curiosity and mystery.
Rule of third
the main focal point that attracts the attention of the
audience is the Swan as it creates a question for the
audience as they wonder why he is holding a Swan and
then the photo then opens up to whom is holding the
Swan and the background to tell the audience where he
is.

6. Meaning:
The meaning in this photograph is show the contrast
between light and dark, happy and sad through the uses of
successful actress Cate Blanchett.
Subject and positioning
The two subjects of the photograph are on the left and right
of the photograph which creates two focal points to the
photo as they are both in focus. The camera is slightly
closer to the excited face this creates give the audience a
sense of connection with the subject and creates the idea of
openness whilst the sad face is closed and slightly further
back.
Rule of third
The first focus points for the audience in this photo is the two women's
facial expressions as it tell the audience exactly what they photo is
about straight away. As the background is very simple it also is the first
image that capture the attention of the audience and then keeps the
focus on the two images of the women.
Lighting
The use of studio lighting is effective in that it allows the audience to
capture the mood as it is dark and light whilst the subject facial
expression is happy and sad which helps to convey that idea and
message to the audience.
Angle
The photograph is taken from eye level this shows the importance of
capturing the facial expression of the subject. And also allows the
audience to have a direct look at the action of the subject in the
photograph.
Framing
The photographer captures a close up on the subjects face making the
focal point the expressions on the woman's face. The background in
the photograph is simple and dark whilst the faces are lit up this
creates a contrast of mood and emotions for the subject and the main
message of the photograph. The photographer has used a fast shutter
speed to reduce the motion blur, as in the photo the subject would
have been asked to be constantly moving and making different facial
or body movement and therefore the photographer will use ‘quick
snaps’ to capture multiple moments as they happen.