Background
Dewey Nicks was born in Saint Louis, the gateway to the West, as the son of an advertising manitoba
Dewey Nicks was born in Saint Louis, the gateway to the West, as the son of an advertising manitoba
During family vacations to Hollywood as a child, he became intoxicated with its glamour and eccentricity. His love of fine arts finally drew him to California to study photography at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. Since 1986, he has been working as a professional fashion and commercial photographer.
His talent, combined with a deep well of enthusiasm, has landed his work in magazines such as Vogue, Vanity Fair, Harper"s Bazaar, West, and Gentlemen’s Quarterly among many others
He has also created classic advertising images for clients including Tommy Hilfiger, Guess, and Polo. In 1995, Nicks added Commercial Direction to his resume.
His reputation as a top fashion photographer and skilled commercial director have made him uniquely qualified to shoot both print and television spots for clients such as Tommy Hilfiger, Hugo Boss, Quiksilver, and Union Bay. In 2000 Greybull Press published Kustom, Nicks’ first book of photographs inspired by the very ideals and unique expression that originally attracted him to California.
Constantly looking to broaden his horizons, Nicks moved into filmmaking.
His documentary short Hell House premiered at Slamdance and had its New York debut at the Museum of Modern Artist In 2002 he directed his first feature film, Slackers starring Jason Schwartzman, Jaime King, Jason Segel, Devon Sawa, and Laura Prepon. Versatile and talented, Dewey Nicks will be shaping popular culture for years to come.
Grounded by his mid-western roots, Nicks’ body of work combines an authentic visual sense with a great knowledge of the arts to convey his pragmatic understanding of the zeitgeist of contemporary America.