Annie Leibovitz

I never realized how huge the gallery space in the Werner is.  I also had no idea that there is a really awesome store as well.  I think it goes without saying that this exhibit is amazing; every time I thought I had come to the end there were more photographs.  Ms. Leibovitz’ career has been phenomenal.  I really enjoyed the portraits that captured a sense of who the person was.  For example, Miles Davis was pictured laying down with a trumpet next to him.  I felt that this emphasized that who he is is a musician because he's not playing his trumpet, it's just there with him.  Another portrait I liked was Robert Redford because I associate him with everything that was in that picture- his aviators, cowboy boots, denim, and beach in the background.  As cheesy as it sounds, he looked so cool.  When I looked at these portraits I liked that they didn’t feel staged.  I could just imagine walking in on Miles Davis and him having his trumpet with him at all times; the same goes for Robert Redford.  I could see him having a Malibu home and sitting outside with his aviators on.  I also thought the portraits of her family were interesting.  When I realized the person in the picture was related to Ms. Leibovitz I kept wondering who that person was to her, and if they had an influence on her and her work.  As I was looking at all these photos I was also starting to wonder if she goes into a photoshoot knowing how she wants the subject posed or if she goes in hoping to be inspired by the subject and their surroundings.