PopPhoto hat ein kurzes aber schönes Interview mit Martin Schoeller veröffentlicht.

I went back to Germany, took more pictures and worked as a waiter. Half a year later I came back and ended up working with Annie Leibovitz for three years.

It was a great experience, I learned so much. It opened my eyes and took me to another level. Sometimes it wasn’t easy, she gave me a lot of responsibility, which at times was overwhelming. Photographing portraits on assignment comes with a lot of limitations and pressure. Watching her deal with all of the elements that have to come together – subjects, lighting, production, weather, styling, location – gave me an insight into what it takes to be a portrait photographer.