Patrick Hoelck
Patrick Hoelck's work resonates because it does not hide, pervert, destroy, or malign. Instead, it emboldens an individual for who they are. Sexuality and celebrity status are consequential of being human—of being a man or woman, actor or actress, singer or musician, model or cult personality. Glamour and attitude are consequential of one's pride and self-respect. Hoelck’s work captures these symptoms at face value.
Hoelck, born in Santa Monica, California in 1968, is an American contemporary photographer and director. In his early teens, Hoelck made his way to New York City where he was quickly absorbed into the lawless city streets of the 1980's and at
sixteen began directing music videos during the emergence of rap music.
In 2002, Hoelck self-published his first book of photographs and short stories, entitled TAR, which was the catalyst for his emergence as a professional photographer. He gained momentum after friend Vincent Gallo chose him to shoot the cover of Flux
magazine over the late Richard Avedon. He has since shot for major editorial, fashion and advertising clients. His subjects include celebrities and musicians such as, Clint Eastwood, Emily Blunt, James McAvoy, Samuel L Jackson, Adrien Brody, Mark Ruffalo, Anna Paquin, and Katie Holmes.
In 2010, he made his feature film directorial debut with "Mercy", winning Best Director and Best Film in the Savannah Film festival. While his film enjoys success Hoelck continues to explore the intricacies of human nature through the lens voilà .
He released a book of Polaroids entitled Polaroid Hotel, the book signing and exhibition enjoyed great success being hosted by LEADAPRON, curated by
OH WOW, and receiving praise from Art in America.
Hoelck currently lives and works between Los Angeles and New York City and continues to shoot for clients all over the world as well as expand upon his body of fine art.
CLIENTS
310 Motor Company, A&E, Aiko, Akademics, Atlantic Records, Bailey's Liqour, Big Star Jeans, Capitol Records, Captain Morgan, Charles David, Columbia Records, Deca Records, Def Jam, Disney, Dita Eye Wear, DVS, EA Games, The Sims, Echo Red Label, EMI, Felt, Fornarina, Fox, Fresh Jive, Geffen, Genetic Denim, Goldie, Interscope Records , Joe's Jeans, J Records, Levi's , Lollapalooza, Lucky Strike, NBC, Oliver Peoples, Porsche Design, Priority Records, Riller & Fount, Sephora, Shimmi, Sony Records, Strut Motors, Torrid, Triple Five Soul, Union Bay, Union Jeans, Universal Music, Universal Pictures, Virgin Records, Wieden + Kennedy
EDITORIAL
Access Direct TV (US), Arena Mag, Blackbook (US), Blender (US), Black and White Magazine, Complex, ESPN Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, FHM (Australia), FHM (UK), FHM (US), Flaunt (US), Flux (UK), Gala (France), Giant Magazine, Glitterati Magazine (US), Interview, LA Times, Lowdown (UK), Marie Claire (UK), Mass Appeal, Maxim (US) Mensweek, Paper (US), Proficy Men's Fitness, Q Magazine, Raygun (US), Rolling Stone (US), Signature Magazine (US), Soma (US), Source (US), Star (UK), Stuff (US), TV Guide Magazine (US), Tokion (Japan, US), US Weekly (USA), Urb (US), V Life, Vanity Fair, Venus Magazine (US), Vibe,Women's Wear Daily, While you Were Sleeping (US)
PORTRAITS
50 Cent, Adam Beach, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Adrien Brody, Alex Skarsgard, Alison Brie, Amber Heard, Amir Khan, Analeigh Tipton, Andrew Niccol, Anna Faris, Anna Paquin, Ashlee Simpson, Ashley Scott, Asia Argento, Balthazar Getty, Ben Harper, Beyonce Knowles, Brett Ratner, Bryce Dallas Howard, Carrie Ann Inaba, Chris Rock, Clare Kramer, Clint Eastwood, Common, CSI (cast members), Danny Watkins, Daryn Colledge, David Boreanaz, Diablo Cody, Dion Lewis, Dita Von Teese, Djimon Hounsou, Dolly Parton, Donal Logue, Elise Neal, Elisha Cuthbert , Ellen Pompeo, Emile Hirsch,Emily Blunt, Eric Dane, Forest Whitaker, Gary Busey, Gina Gershon, Giovanni Ribisi, Greg Smith, Hayden Christensen, Hawaii Five-O (cast members), Heather Mitts, Henry Hill, Ice Cube, Gruffudd, Jack Black, James McAvoy, Jason Schwartzman, Jason Smith, Jason Statham, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Jill Wagner, Jimmy Fallon, John C. Riley, John Legend, John Stamos, Jordana Brewster, Josh Hamilton, Joy Bryant, Juliette Lewis, KaDee Strickland, Kanye West, Katie Holmes, Kellan Lutz, Kevin Mckidd, Kiefer Sutherland, Kyle Farnsworth, LeSean Mccoy, Lena Headey, Liev Schreiber, Linda Perry, Lindsay Lohan, Maggie Q, Malinda Williams, Mandy Moore, Marc Ecko, Marie Matiko, Mark Romanek, Mark Ruffalo, Master P, Mekhi Phifer, Michael Kors, Michael Stipe, Mickey Rooney, Mickey Rourke, Monte Hellman, Natassia Malthe, Nate Potter, Nicky Katt, Nicole Lenz, Nikki Hilton, Norman Reedus, Pamela Anderson, Paris Hilton, Patrick Dempsey, Paul Rudd, Paul Thomas Anderson, Paz Vega, Perry Farrell, Peter Weir, Pharell Williams, Ray Liotta, Rebecca Grant, Richard Schiff, Russell Simmons, Sabine Karshenti, Scott Caan, Scott Weiland, Sean (P. Diddy) Combs, Shane West, Shannon Elizabeth, Shannyn Sossamon, Shawn Levy, Shooter Jennings, Sir Ian Mckellen, Skeet Ulrich, Slash, Sophia Bush, Stephen Moyer, Summer Glau, Taryn Manning, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, The Game, The Wire (cast members) Thom Yorke, Thomas Dekker, Tom Cruise, Tom Everett Scott, Tommy Hilfiger, Tony Ward, Vanessa Carlton, Victor Rasuk, Viggo Mortensen, Vincent Gallo, Virginia Madsen, Warren Beatty, Whitney Port, Will Arnett, Will Ferrell, William Hurt, Winona Ryder, Zach Braff, Zooey Deschanel
MUSIC : Publicity Photos and CD Covers,Ben Harper, Ben Lee, Christian George Plies, Ciara, David Banner, Diego, Drive by Truckers, Duke, Esthero, Freeway (Def Jam), Mario, Maroon 5, Mystic, N.E.R.D. / Neptunes, Nappy Roots, Nockturnal, Phantom Planet, Queens of the Stoneage, Radiohead, St. Juste, System of a Down, T.I., The Donnas, The Killers, Too Short, Tweet , Velvet Revolver Tank, Vittorio, War Paint, Whitestarr
MUSIC : Music Videos ( as Director )
Alicia Keys - "Girlfriend" (J Records)
BB Jay - "Hot Ta Def" (Jive/RCA)
Beenie Man - "Dance Hall Queen" (Island Records)
Ben Harper - "Please Bleed" (Virgin Records)
Blindside - "All of Us" (Elektra Records)
Calvin Richardson - "Not Like This" (Hollywood Records)
DJ Quik - "Pitchin' On A Party" (Arista Records)
Deftones - "Be Quiet and Drive Far Away" (Maverick/Warner)
Esthero - "That Girl" (Sony)
Glassjaw - Cosmopolitain Blood Loss (Warner Bros.)
John B. & WC - "Better days" (Island Records)
Linda Kiraly - "Can't Let Go"
Lisa Marie Presley - "Dirty Laundry" (Capitol Records)
Lisa Marie Presley - "Idiot" (Capitol Records)
Local H - "Pack Up The Cats" (Island Records)
Sky Sweetnam - "Billy S" (Capitol Records)
Yellowcard - "Way Away" (Capitol Records)
COMMERCIALS
Parko Fashion Starring Vincent Gallo
Dickies Commercial