by Haley Cullingham
1. RCA Digital Video Camera
Arguably the most iconic photographer of her generation, Leibovitz loves to capture intimate moments with her family. This RCA camera is ultra-portable, and small enough to carry from elaborate Vanity Fair photo shoots to gallivanting with the kids on road trips.
2. Robert Frank-The Americans
One of her heroes, Robert Frank’s portraits of American life inspired the young Leibovitz, then a Bay-area art student, to strive for honesty in her work
Price: $39
Where: Amazon.ca
3. Rose bouquet from Jackie O.
Remind Leibovitz of her legendary photo shoot with Bette Midler. This cover shoot, featuring Midler covered in roses, secured Leibovitz as the star’s first choice photographer. Not only was it a beautiful shot, but out of concern for her famous subject, Leibovitz de-thorned each rose by hand.
Where: Jackie O., 626 College St, www.jackieo.ca
4. 2009 Volkswagon Passat Wagon
Leibovitz, whose father was a military man, describes her parents as having raised her family on the road in a VW station wagon. This 2009 version is the perfect home-away-from-home for Leibovitz’s own three children.
Price: From $28,975
Where: vw.ca
5. DC AMO Jacket
To keep cozy on long outdoor shoots in the French countryside, upstate New York, or wherever else her travels take her.
Price: $199.99
Where: www.west49.com
6. Tiaragate New Years Brunch
Inspired by Annie’s infamous portrait session with the Queen, during which Leibovitz pissed off Her Highness by suggesting she dress a little more casually. Annie can get away from the high-profile job stress that comes from ticking off royalty and enjoy a sumptuous New Years Day brunch at Niagara-On-The-Lake’s Tiara Restaurant.
Price: $40 per person
Where: 155 Byron St, Niagara-On-The-Lake. www.vintage-hotels.com
7. Rock N Roll Fridays at Stone’s Place
Annie got some amazing shots (and a coke addiction) out of her time touring with the Rolling Stones in 1975. Take this music lover for a beer at Stone’s Place on Rock N Roll Fridays-she’ll feel right at home.
Where: 1255 Queen St W
8. FACE a FACE glasses frames
Leibovitz has vision-and these Parisien purveyors of elegant eyewear can help keep it 20/20
Where: Spectacle Eyewear Boutiques-3 locations in Toronto. www.spectacle-eyewear.com
9. Vivitar 3-in-1 Mini Digital Camera with Led Key Ring Flashlight
Cameras for the three Leibovitz kids-start nurturing that future genius early.
Price: $19.99
Where: sears.ca
10. Marc Jacobs Leather Camera Case
Sleek, stylish, understated: the instrument of a maestro deserves a little luxury once in a while
Price: $195
11. The National Ballet of Canada Flex 4 Subscription
Leibovitz desribes her time photographing dancers like Mikhail Baryshnikov as one of the happiest of her life. Give her some more inspiration-the Flex package lets her choose four ballets from the 2008/09 season.
Price: $161-621
Where: www.national.ballet.ca/subscribe/flex
12. A donation to Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson
Another of Leibovitz’s artistic heroes-the HCB Fondation helps keep the spirit of Cartier-Bresson’s work alive.
Price: 100 euros
Where: www.henricartierbresson.org
13. Brasstronaut-Old World Lies EP
These Vancouver musicians create ambient, offbeat music-sure to inspire some equally beautiful shoots
Where: www.myspace.com/brasstronaut

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