William Klein (April 19, 1926 â September 10, 2022) was a photographer and filmmaker noted to for his ironic approach to both media and his extensive use of unusual photographic techniques in the context of photojournalism and fashion photography. Trained as a painter, Klein studied under Fernand LĂŠger and found early success with exhibitions of his work. However, he soon moved on to photography and achieved widespread fame as a fashion