Annie Leibovitz was born in 1949 in Waterbury, Connecticut to a military family that moved frequently. She developed an interest in art in high school and studied painting at the San Francisco Art Institute. She spent time working various jobs, including on a kibbutz in Israel, to further develop her photography skills. Leibovitz is known for her portraits of famous people and her exhibitions at places like the Brooklyn Museum and National Portrait Gallery. Her photographs use lighting, props, and technical assistance to achieve interesting details and effects.