William Klein
Personal Profile:
I am an American-born French photographer and filmmaker noted for my approach to both media and my extensive use of unusual photographic techniques in the context of photojournalism and fashion photography. I was born on April 19, 1928 (age 89) in New York City, NY to a Jewish family. I am married to Jeanne Florin. I got my Education at City College of New York. I also joined the army after college. Then I went to Sorbonne. I was born in the U.S. but after being stationed in France when I was in the army, I fell in love with the place and I have made my home there until this day. I also have made many documentaries.
Images:
FRIENDS and other masters that influenced me:
Fernand Leger Jeanne Florin Alexander Liberman Ansel Adams Robert Frank
About my art:
I started as a painter under Fernand Leger, I found a lot of success there so I moved on to photography. I take pictures for Vogue. My works are considered revolutionary for their "abivalent and ironic approach to the world of fashion." and my extensive use of wide-angle and telephoto lenses, natural lighting, and motion blur.
I started as a painter under Fernand Leger, I found a lot of success there so I moved on to photography. I take pictures for Vogue. My works are considered revolutionary for their "abivalent and ironic approach to the world of fashion." and my extensive use of wide-angle and telephoto lenses, natural lighting, and motion blur.
Other notables during my lifetime:
I was awarded the Prix Nadar Award in 1957, the Royal Photographic Society's Centenary Medal and Honorary Fellowship (HonFRPS) in 1999, and the Outstanding Contribution to Photography Award at the Sony World Photography Awards in 2012.