Petter Hegre
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Petter Hegre (born 1969 in Stavanger, Norway) is a Norwegian photographer, most famous for his nude photography of women.[1]
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[edit] Biography
Hegre studied at the Brooks Institute of Photography in California and worked in New York with Richard Avedon before returning to his native Norway. He received the "Photographer of the Year 2001" award at the 8th annual 'Erotic prizes" in London. He went on to publish six books and have his work exhibited internationally.
Hegre-Art, his official website, was launched in 2002 as Hegre-Archives. It underwent a substantial redesign in December 2005, coinciding with the name change.[2]
[edit] Family
Hegre is married to Ukrainian nude model Luba Shumeyko and has two daughters.
[edit] Photography
On 5 August 2004, Hegre launched 'The New Nude' which was published by Global Media Publishing.
[edit] Awards
2001 - Photographer of the Year 2001 award at the 8th annual Erotic Prizes.
[edit] Books by Petter Hegre
- Marketa, 2006: foreword by Clifford Thurlow
- 100 Nude Models, 2006
- 100 Naked Girls, 2004: foreword by Clifford Thurlow
- Wild Shaven Angel, 2003
- Luba, 2003: foreword by Jack Gilbert
- Russian Lolita, 2002
- My Book, 2000
- My Wife, 2000
[edit] External links
[edit] References
- ^ Petter Hegre in Store norske leksikon (Norwegian)
- ^ Adult Site Surfer review of Hegre-Art
