Swiss pop culture photographer and director Markus Klinko, known for his images of Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, David Bowie and others, has signed with CAA for representation.

During his career, Klinko created cover art for Beyonce’s debut solo album Dangerously in Love, where the iconic Grammy winner wore a diamond-covered shirt and jeans, and Mariah Carey’s The Emancipation of Mimi album. And the photography power duo of Indrani and Klinko collaborated with superstar Bowie on his 2002 album, Heathen.

“After working in this industry for over 30 years and collaborating with many of the most prominent stars of film, music and fashion, joining CAA truly represents a dream come true! I look forward with great excitement to entering this new chapter in my career,” said Klinko in a statement.

He is currently developing alongside EverWonder Studios and director One9 a documentary project about his life. The former classical harp soloist abandoned his musical talents due to a repetitive movement hand injury in 1994, and chose to pursue fashion photography, despite never having taken a picture.

Klinko has also photographed Hollywood and fashion celebrities like Jennifer Lopez, Mary J. Blige, Kanye West, Anne Hathaway, Kate Winslet, Will Smith, Eva Mendes, Kim Kardashian, Naomi Campbell and Iman. He shot the cover art for Kehlani’s recent single “Out The Window,” and the cover of her upcoming album.

In 2024, Klinko received the outstanding achievement in photography award at the Hollywood Beauty Awards. And he appeared in an episode of Kimora: Back in the Fab Lane, which bowed last week on E! and Peacock.