When I'm asked about my work, I try to explain that there is no mystery involved. It is work. But things happen all the time that are unexpected, uncontrolled, unexplainable, even magical. The work prepares you for that moment. Suddenly the clouds roll in and the soft light you longed for appears.
Annie LeibovitzI shoot a little bit, maybe two rolls, medium format, which is 20 pictures, and if it's not working, I change the position.
Annie LeibovitzWhat I end up shooting is the situation. I shoot the composition and my subject is going to help the composition or not.
Annie LeibovitzA photograph is just a little, teeny-weeny, small piece of life. I feel like I see so much more than what I can actually get.
Annie LeibovitzMy lens of choice was always the 35 mm. It was more environmental. You can't come in closer with the 35 mm.
Annie Leibovitz