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Create powerful images
Annie Leibovitz was the first woman to be named chief photographer at Rolling Stone and the last person to take a portrait of John Lennon. In her first online class, Annie teaches you how to develop concepts, work with subjects, shoot with natural light, and bring images to life in post-production. You'll see the world through her eyes, and change your approach to photography forever.

14 VIDEO LESSONS
Learn Annie's creative process and be inspired to try new and practical photography techniques.

CLASS WORKBOOK
A downloadable workbook accompanies the class with lesson recaps, assignments, and additional resources.

OFFICE HOURS
Upload videos to get feedback from the class. Annie will also answer select student questions.

Lesson Plan

• 01
  Introduction
  Annie Leibovitz's iconic photographs have appeared in museums, books, and magazines from Vanity Fair to Rolling Stone—and now she’s your instructor. In introducing her class, Annie reflects on her career and the power of telling stories with photography.*
  
  
• 02
  Portrait Photography
  Annie discusses portraiture and photojournalism, and what makes portrait photography so compelling for her as a medium. Learn why Annie loves the photo series and why a single image cannot truly "capture" a person.*
  
  
• 03
  Creating Concepts
  Annie breaks down her process for developing imaginative and creative concepts for her photo shoots, sharing examples from Tess Gallagher, Amy Schumer, Keith Haring, Whoopi Goldberg, and more.*
  
  
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  • 04
    Working With Light
    Annie discusses her philosophy around photography equipment, working with natural light, and the value of keeping your lighting kit small.
    
    
  • 05
    Studio vs. Location
    Annie talks about her approach to studio photography, her strong preference for shooting on location, and the role of environment in her portraiture.
    
    
  • 06
    Working With Your Subject
    Annie shares how she approaches working with a subject for a photo shoot, including refuting the popular notion that it's a photographer's responsibility to put a subject at ease.
    
    
  • 07
    Photographing People Who Are Close to You
    Annie discusses why your family and loved ones may be your best photography subjects and what opportunities come from photographing subjects who are close to you.
    
    
  • 08
    Looking Back at Your Work
    Annie discusses the importance of self-reflection and explains why it's so important for every photographer to look back at their work.*
    
    
  • 09
    The Technical Side of Photography
    In this chapter, Annie shares how she approached transitioning from film to digital, and what starting out in the dark room can teach you. Annie also shares her perspective on focus and sharpness—and how above all else it's the content that matters.
    
    
  • 10
    Student Sessions
    Annie sits down with students from her alma mater, the San Francisco Art Institute, to critique their work and share her own approach to core principles of photography.
    
    
  • 11
    Case Study Part 1: Photographing Alice Waters
    Annie brings you inside a photo shoot with the renowned chef Alice Waters. Learn how Annie built the concept for the photos, conducted research, and prepared for the shoot.
    
    
  • 12
    Case Study Part 2: Digital Post-Production
    Annie gives you an exclusive look into her digital post-production process, and closes her MasterClass with her thoughts about what it means to be a photographer and creative artist.
    
    
  • 13
    Photographic Influences
    Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Frank, Alfred Stieglitz, and Richard Avedon—Annie introduces us to the photographers who have inspired her, sharing the personal lessons she has derived from their work.*
• 14
  The Evolution of a Photographer
  Learn how Annie’s artistic journey impacted her evolution as a photographer—from the inspiration of family photos to the San Francisco Art Institute and Rolling Stone.
  
  (*Lessons marked with an asterisk contain images with nudity.)