Steven Klein is an American photographer based in New York. After studying painting at the Rhode Island School of Design, he moved into the field of photography. Klein shot high-profile advertising campaigns for various clients including Calvin Klein, D&G, Alexander McQueen and Nike and is a regular contributor to magazines including American and Paris Vogue, i-D, Numéro, W and Arena. His work has featured in numerous exhibitions, most recently at the Gagosian Gallery, California and the Brancolini Grimaldi Gallery in Florence. Klein is well known for his W Magazine editorials with Madonna, Tom Ford, Brad Pitt and numerous others. He often works with Lighting Director David Devlin. Klein is represented by Todd Shemarya Artists for photography and Station Film for commercials. He shot the promotional pictures -including the album cover- of Britney Spears’ third studio album, Britney, and recently directed the music video for Lady Gaga’s single, "Alejandro."
