Photographer of The Week - Annie Leibovitz

The artist I chose to research is Annie Leibovitz. She was born on October 2 1949 in Waterbury, Connecticut. She is best known for her intimate portraits- typically with celebrities. Her most famous magazine cover being of John Lennon and Yoko Ono. She became the first woman to hold an exhibition at Washington's National Portrait Gallery in 1991. She attended the San Francisco Art Institute for painting, but switched to photography some time later.
Leibovitz was hired to the Rolling Stone Magazine in 1970 where she became the head photographer in just two years at the age of 23. With them she toured and really got her name into the photography world. In 1980 she began working on even more high-profile campaigns such as American Express. Her portraits led her to win a Clio Award in 1987.
In 1991 her collection of over 200 photos were exhibited at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. She also published several books; Photographs: Annie Leibovitz, 1970-1990, Women,1999, and American Music, 2003. In 1996 she worked as the official photographer of the Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. A compilation of her black-and-white portraits of American athletes were published in the book Olympic Portraits.
My favorite photo of hers is this portrait of Woopie Golberg. I like the emotion and how it is different than her normal photography. I lover her ability to always male the model the center of attention.

Sources:https://www.widewalls.ch/annie-leibovitz-photos/queen-elizabeth-ii-2007/
https://milk.xyz/articles/4310-annie-leibovitz-s-women-is-here-for-an-empowering-comeback/
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Week 6 Forum

For my next project I hope to shoot my friends red soccer game. It is on Saturday the 9th of November, at OSU. I am nervous for this shoot because I have never used a different type of camera or shot action before. I am unsure if I will really be able to get a clean photo. I will try my best and just remember that only one has to turn out and I can take as many as I want to get that one. For my overall photo, I would want to do a large picture of the field or a shot of the crowd. For my medium photo, I am thinking about getting some behind the goal or some warm up photos. I want my medium photo to be my action shot. Lastly, for my close up, I am thinking about doing the players after the game or right before.

Environmental Portrait: Jason Crow

Jason Crow in a co-owner in "The Barn" in Albany, Oregon. He decided to open up shop after working in the Albany School District for 5 years. Jason and his colleagues wanted to have a place where anyone would be able to find something to eat, drink, and feel welcome. The Barn, located in Hickory Station across from Love Yoga Studio, is a tap house and food truck establishment. They have been open since July and are currently expanding more. Construction is planned to finish up in the next month or so, Jason is excited for his customers to have more seating and cover for these winter months coming up.

Jason Crow

Week 5 Forum

I think Addario’s adventures have been thrilling. It is very interesting to read them on paper, but I know I would not feel the same if I were to live them. Her work ethic and drive are very inspiring to me. She works so hard for her career and herself. She sacrificed a lot of things to make herself a better photographer. I think her commitment is very admirable. I know that I would not be able to give up what she has for this career. I am very close with my family, and wouldn’t be able to go that long without seeing them. She gave up partners and her home, and I couldn’t do that as easily as she could. I also have really enjoyed seeing her personal growth throughout her story so far. She has gone through a wide variety of events, each having the possibility of making her shrink back. Yet, she only get stronger and more of a talented and respected woman. In the last chapter I have read, her and her coworker Mathew are kidnapped and while she does freak out, she never lets them know. She has a level head and allows them to make it out alive.
I have learned that one I can stay respectful and still get good pictures. She always makes sure that her subjects are comfortable with her taking their photos. I like that she treats them a humans and not just stories. My favorite photos of hers reflect that. I really enjoy the pictures that make her subjects look human. They Were taken at a very polarized time and I really like that she didn't let their negative connotation in America affect her work. This photo from her website is a great example of this.

In her book that we have been reading this term, my favorite quote is, “Something in me had changed after those months in Iraq. I was now a photojournalist willing to die for stories that had the potential to educate people” located on page 134. This quote stands out to me because it again just shows her dedication. She is so committed to the people and the story.

Environmental Portrait: Pam McQueary

Pam Mcqueary is a behavior specialist for the Albany School district. She works specifically with elementary age kids. Pam and her team make specialized education plans for students at her building and other elementary schools in Albany. This could include a more structured schedule to supervised recess to blow off steam. 

Pam McQueary

Forum week 4

Topic 1)

My primary subject for next weeks project is Pam McQueary. She is a behavior specialist in the Albany school district, and on the district behavior team. Her environment would be in her office or while she is in one of the classrooms she helps in. If I were to add props I would add her desk, her computer, or one of the behavior tools she would use to help the children she sees. I am going to contact Pam through email because she uses it the most. Do do this well I would need to check the lighting because the building she primarily works in has a lot of windows. I would also like to check out my possible locations and see which has the best look. 

Topic 2)

My secondary subject is Jason Crow. He recently became co owner of the “Barn” in Albany Oregon. It is a tap house with food trucks there also. I would photograph him in the tap house. Most likely behind the bar or in front of some food trucks. The props I would use are the bar front or some glasses.  I am going to contact Jason through text message because it is the best way to reach him. To do this I would have to check the lighting before hand, because it is dark inside. I would also need to find a specific spot, it is a running business so things could get moved around. 

LBCC Life Week 2

The tree memorial for the old growth cut down this year was held on Sunday, October 20th. The community gathered together to mourn through songs, poems, and speeches. The service was about an hour long and finished with donuts and apple cider for those who came.

Hanna Washburn and Shelley Willis reminiscing about walking through old growth trails at McDonald forest. Shelley is part of an a cappella group called Absolute Harmony that preformed three songs during the service.

Micki Reaman and Shelley Willis looking at the tree stump from the old growth. This was finished and covered in wild flowers throughout the memorial. It has significant time periods written on the rings inside.