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/DirkHooper2009
"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
"Tribal Fire" - Solo Exhibition, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - May 2nd
"Individual Artists of Oklahoma Gallery 18th Annual Biting the Apple Exhibition" juried group show - June 5 -6th
"Guest at Soonercon 2009, seminar on Promotion for Artists, Writers and Bands - June 5 -7th
"The Dirty Show 10", juried group exhibition - Detroit, Michigan - September 25th - October 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
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"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
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"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
