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There must be a reason why photographers are not very good at verbal communication. I think we get lazy.

Annie Leibovitz

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Annie Leibovitz
Age: 75
Born: 1949
Born: October 2
Fashion Photographer
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Connecticut
Anna-Lou Leibovitz
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Nature is so powerful, so strong. It takes you to a place within yourself.
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