Dirk Hooper

I've just recently updated 80% of the photos in my portfolio, so I invite you to take a look and please tell me what you think!

Thank you for stopping by and visiting my page.  Please take a moment and leave me a comment, they are deeply appreciated.

My name is Dirk Hooper.  I am a fetish and fantasy photographer, fine artist, graphic designer, entrepreneur, promoter and writer whose work has been described as 'forbidden tales to rival the likes of H.P. Lovecraft and the Marquis de Sade.'  My publishing credits include such diverse media as comic books, music CDs and slick fetish magazines. 

I have also cultivated a reputation as a fine artist in established venues like the prestigious Fred Jones Jr. Art Museum and as an underground visionary in galleries like the Electric Chair, the IAO Gallery, in Dallas, Detroit and Brussels, Belgium. I have work in the permanent collection of the Kinsey Institute, based at Indiana University. 

I live in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and always looking for new models.  Check out my model search page for more info:

www.dirkhooper.com/modelsearch.htm

I have recently opened a professional photography studio with photographer Robert Henry and makeup artist Jennifer Marks.  We specialize in just the sort of photos you see in my portfolio and we do model portfolios as well.  You can see more of what we offer below.

www.sightkey.com

I am currently one of two exclusive photographers for the Toxic Goddess website (www.toxicgoddess.com), which allows me to explore my work with some of the best models in the alternative modeling business.  I am also the recruiter for Toxic Goddess if you're interested.

Please take a moment and "Tag" me below or comment on my photos, I'll be glad to return the favor!

Dream hard,
-Dirk Hooper

www.sightkey.com
www.dirkhooper.com
www.toxicgoddess.com


and at MySpace:
www.myspace.com/DirkHooper

2009

"Siberia - Full Fetish with a Russian Flavor", solo art exhibition, Utrecht, The Netherlands, January 17th

"My Fetish Valentine", curated group art show, Art and Soul Studios, Allentown, Pennsylvania, February 7th - March 3rd

2008

Fetish Project Guest of Honor, April 19th, Bruxelles, Belgium

The Dirty Show 9, Feb. 8-16th, juried exhibition, Detroit, Michigan

St. Valentine’s Day Sick and Twisted Art Show, Oklahoma City

Money Talks Art Walks, charity fundraiser, Individual Artists of Oklahoma Gallery

Individual Artist’s of Oklahoma Gallery 2008 Biting the Apple Exhibition, juried exhibition, two works exhibited, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Backwood Tales of Love and Horror, curated group show, Electric Chair Gallery, Oklahoma City

Horror Art, IAO Gallery Project Space, Oklahoma City


2007

Dirty Show, Detroit, MI

Biting the Apple Erotic Art Show, Individual Artists of Oklahoma Gallery

Guest at Soonercon 2007, Exhibition and Featured Guest at Sinnercon Masquerade Party

Work accepted into permanent collection of the Kinsey Institute at Indiana University

The Canvas Gallery's Second Annual Erotic Art Show, Dallas Texas

2006

Goddess Worship, New Work by Fetish Photographer Dirk Hooper, The Electric Chair Gallery

Another Cold Day in Hell, The Electric Chair Gallery

Artist Guest of Honor at Soonercon 2006, exhibition at the Masquerade Ball

Dirty Show, Detroit, MI

2nd Annual All Hallow's Eve Ball, The Electric Chair Gallery


2005

When the Devil's Your Only Friend, The Electric Chair Gallery

Toxic Goddess, The Fantasy Fetish Photography of Dirk Hooper, The Electric Chair Gallery

Dragonfyre's Second Annual Art Show

Purgatory Exhibition, Purgatory (September)

The All Hallow's Eve Ball, The Electric Chair Gallery

Purgatory Halloween Ball, Purgatory (October)

Sinners and Saints, The Electric Chair Gallery

The Bad Girls Show, The Electric Chair Gallery

2004

Dragonfyre's First Annual Art Show, Dragonfyre

Biting the Apple Erotic Art Show, Individual Artists of Oklahoma Gallery

Photo for Domination Directory International magazine

2001

Voodoo Art, Juried Exhibition, Lightwell Gallery, University of Oklahoma

87th Annual Oklahoma University Student Art Show, Juried Exhibition, Fred Jones Jr. Art Museum

Photography Student Exhibition, Lightwell Gallery, University of Oklahoma

2000

Illustration for Speeding Bullets greeting card

Illustration and design for Masquerade 2000 T-Shirt
1999

Big Bones, Juried Exhibition, Lightwell Gallery, University of Oklahoma

Camera Director, Tri-Pride Productions-3 months
Ad design and illustration for Leather and Lace 2000

1998

Cover illustration for The Panelist

1996

Cover art, interior pencils, inks and Editor of Rain King Studios Bad Girls Issue One

Ad illustration for Direct Currents

Cover illustration for Darkmoor Talisman (3 issues)

1995
Writer, inker and Assistant Editor for Rough Cut Issue Two

Cover illustrations for Darkmoor Talisman

1994

Cover art, interior pencils, inks and Assistant Editor for Rough Cut Issue One

Ad illustration for Direct Currents

Illustrations for Dilemma Productions Independent Universe Collector Card Set



From the Models and Crew:

"Not only is Dirk Hooper one of the most talented photographers I work with regularly, he's also the most considerate.  Working with him is always a great experience!  He makes each project feel like a joint venture and encourages input from both the model and myself.  He is fantastic! 

-Jennifer Marks
Mean Girl Makeup
http://www.meangirlmakeup.com

...

"To do what others cannot do is talent. To do what talent cannot do is genius." Will Henry

"Through the eye of Dirk Hooper's lens, we find a darkling realm. The ordinary becomes fantastic, the fathomable becomes mysterious, and the inner Goddess is revealed."

-Toxic Goddess Peregrine Dubh

...

"Working with Dirk is an awewsome experience all around. He gives his models an active role in the entire process, and goes out of his way to make everyone feel comfortable. Not only is he an extremely talented photographer, but a great guy in general. There is no one I would rather work with."

-CameronA'Lise