Steven Klein - new agent
Written on September 26, 2007
It appears that Todd Shemarya, agent to the stars, is taking on the photographer to the stars Steven Klein, who has a strong relationship with Brad Pitt, as well as Angelina Jolie.
A good article from the New York Times on the stylist (I use that word loosely) Rachel Zoe, who is also represented by Todd Shemarya. Rachel Zoe is more shopper than tastemaker but it’s a good read, unless your tastes run towards overly flowing dresses hiding your stick thin body.
I don’t get the Steven Klein thing? I’ve never heard of Shemarya, but assuming he’s an agent for celebrities, what benefit is there to going that route, opposed to the standard photo rep? Can you offer any insight? I mean what are agents really for when dealing with celebrity anyway? Mmostly damage control or damage avoidance I’d assume.
I don’t have much insight here. Steven Klein is obviously a photographer of such clout he doesn’t need an agent (and indeed has gone agentless many times in his career…he left art+commerce for goodness sakes) to get him work..he basically has to say yes or no to his clients (who can afford him).
In this situation it just seems like Todd represents Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, who are muses to Klein, so it made sense to all be repped by one person. Klein has a pretty complete operation from what I’ve heard (studio manager, full-time assistants, in-house producer etc) so Todd wouldn’t have to deal with any of that.
Possibly he plans to start doing motion work?
Whatever his reasons, I’d venture they’re sound.
steven lasted for a cup of coffee with art and commerce
interesting……..
good luck todd