Dean Karr


Dean Karr is an American photographer and music video, commercial, and film director.

Biography

A native of Seattle, Washington, Karr received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Washington State University. Moving to Los Angeles he attend the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. He went on to capture on film the reality of the extraordinary characters that he encountered in the heart of the city.
His early work led to Karr being asked to direct Marilyn Manson’s "Sweet Dreams." The resulting piece drew immediate and broad commercial attention, and served to propel both Manson and Karr into the forefront of the visual rock world. He was immediately in demand to work with other artists.
Broadcast commercial projects quickly followed. Recent clients have included: Trident Gum, LG Phones, Busch Gardens/SeaWorld Entertainment, Palms Hotels, Mazda Automobiles, Woolrich, Mortal Kombat, and eight annual campaigns for Universal Studios and Coca-Cola’s Halloween Horror Nights.
His music videos have been seen by millions – at first on MTV and then viral on the web. Among the artists he has worked with are: Evanescence, Lisa Marie Presley, The Dave Matthews Band, X-Japan, Stevie Nicks, Willie Nelson, Velvet Revolver, Damian Marley, Ozzy Osbourne, Cypress Hill, Tommy Lee, Everlast, Dr. Dre, Queens of the Stone Age, Godsmack, and Iron Maiden. They have received major MTV, Billboard, and MVPA Awards. Karr won "Video of the Year" and "Best Rock Video" at the recent MUCH Music Awards.
Dean Karr's photography has received international recognition. His numerous commercial print campaigns include: Universal Studios, HBO, Tommy Hilfiger, Busch Gardens, Astrella Designs and the National Ad Council. His entertainment print work includes artists such as: Chris Rock, T-Pain, Tool, Marilyn Manson, Lenny Kravitz, Busta Rhymes, AC/DC, Tommy Lee, Undercover Slut and Three Doors Down. Karr's art photography has been the subject of exhibitions at museums and galleries, including: LACMA Los Angeles County Museum of Art; Art Modern Gallery, Moscow; Institute of Actual Art, Kiev; and the prestigious Merry Karnowsky Gallery in Los Angeles."
Karr is currently represented by Mirror Films for broadcast commercials and new media, Wild Indigo for video and film, and Grannyfinger for photography.

Photography, Printwork and Other Designs

YearProject
2014Mayhem Festival Book
2014Soundtrack Composer Joseph Bishara Campaign #2
2014Choco Chicken Restaurant
2014Amen publicity photos
2014Sebastian "What's Next Awards" Official photographer
2014Revolver Magazine "Golden God Awards" Official photographer
2014Astrella Fashion shirt line photoshoot #2
2014Rock in Fashion by John Varvatos
2014Eyehategod publicity shoot
2014Revolver Magazine Pantera cover
2014Astrella Fashion shirt line photoshoot #1
2014Down Live Shoot
2013NATVA Live Event Creative Director
2013Mayhem Festival Photographer
2013The Grammy Museum Heavy Metal Exhibition
2012Revolver Magazine Marilyn Manson cover
2011Art Moves Book project
2011Soundtrack Composer Joseph Bishara Campaign
2011Heavy T.O. Festival Toronto
2010Sebastian International Hair Show Creative Director
2010Busch Gardens "My Ex" Halloween campaign
2010Wacken Festival Germany
2010Download Festival
2010Pie Magazine Pictorials
2010Personal Waste Management
2010Linius Campaign
2009Producer/DJ Tom Rothrock Campaign
2009Pie Magazine Pictorials #1 & #2
2009Shannon Lark Scream Queen Campaign
2009Velvet Revolver
2009Imagozine Feature Article "Fable Issue"
2009Revolver Magazine article
2008Auschwitz Book Project
2008Best Buy/Mac Convention Live Demo
2008Hijacked: Volume One Book feature
2008New Look Magazine feature article
2007Designer Sheri Bodell Campaign
2007Kutna Hora Sedlec Ossuary Czech Republic
2007Pilsner Urquell Brewery, Plzeň Czech Republic
2007Universal Studios "Jack the Clown" Halloween Horror Nights Campaign
2007Switch Magazine Feature article
2007Velvet Revolver
2007IdN Magazine Feature article
2007Playboy Ukraine Magazine Feature article
2005Tommyland by Tommy Lee
2004Kerrang Magazine article

Album Art

YearArtistAlbum
2014OtherwisePeace at all Costs
2013Walking Papers featuring Duff McKaganWalking Papers
2013DevilDriverWinter Kills
2013Leanne KingwellChoking on Halos
2012Marilyn MansonBorn Villain
2011ZZ TopLive in Nashville
2011Chris ShinnChris Shinn
2010Danko JonesBelow the Belt
2009The CliksDirty King
2009Iron MaidenLive in Los Angeles
2009ArkaeaYears in the Darkness
2008Judas PriestLive in Las Vegas
2008SlayerLive in Seattle
2008Undercover SlutAmerikkka Macht Frei
2008T-PainThr33 Ringz
2007Black Sabbath and MegadethLive in Los Angeles
2007Static-XCannibal
2007In This MomentBeautiful Tragedy
2007Matchbox TwentyExile on Mainstream
2006Sworn EnemyThe Beginning of the End
2006Unwritten Law
2006Three Days GraceOne-X
2006Cee-Lo
2005Chris RockNever Scared
200510 YearsThe Autumn Effect
20053 Doors DownSeventeen Days
2004FlawEndangered Species
2004SOiLRedefine
2004Marilyn Manson
2003A Perfect CircleThirteenth Step
2003Gus BlackUncivilized Love
2003Sworn EnemyAs Real as It Gets
2003A Perfect CircleWeak and Powerless
2002Element EightyElement Eighty
2002OursPrecious
2002Goo Goo DollsGutterflower
2002HatebreedPerseverance
2002Cee-LoCee-Lo Green and His Perfect Imperfections
2002MegadethRude Awakening
2002Busta Rhymes
2002Unwritten LawElva
2002Pleasure ClubHere Comes the Trick
2002Iron MaidenRock in Rio
2001American Head ChargeThe War of Art
2001Alice CooperThe Definitive Alice Cooper
2001AdemaAdema
200140 Below SummerInvitation to the Dance
2001Various Artists
2001SlipknotIowa
2000The Union UndergroundAn Education in Rebellion
2000AmenWe Have Come for Your Parents
2000Matchbox TwentyMad Season
2000MudvayneL.D. 50
1999N.W.A.
1999MachineheadFrom This Day
1999SlipknotSlipknot
1998Zilch3.2.1.
1998Stabbing WestwardDarkest Days
1998Vanilla IceHard to Swallow
1998Xzibit40 Dayz & 40 Nightz
1998Method Man
1998Cypress HillCypress Hill IV
1997Busta RhymesDangerous
1997KornGood God
1996Above the LawTime Will Reveal
1996Marilyn MansonAntichrist Superstar
1995Alice CooperClassicks
1994Alice CooperThe Last Temptation
1994PanteraFar Beyond Driven
1993The Golden PalominosThis Is How It Feels
1993ToolUndertow
1993Mind over FourHalf Way Down
1993Machines of Loving GraceConcentration
1993For Love Not LisaMerge
1993The Pooh SticksMillion Seller
1992Penthouse Players CliquePaid the Cost
1992African UnityThe Book of African Unity, Vol. 1: Out of the Flames
1992MC RenKizz My Black Azz
1992The Mod SquadPeople's Park
1992RastineAfrodisiac
1992Eazy-E
1992Shadow ProjectDreams for the Dying
1992Slammin' GladysSlammin' Gladys
1991Tung TwistaRunnin' Off at Da Mouth

Music videos

YearArtistTitle
2016KornRotting In Vain
2013Lisa Marie PresleyYou Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet
2012EvanescenceMy Heart Is Broken
2010X JapanJade
2008Velvet RevolverGet Out the Door
2007Willie NelsonGravedigger
2007Billy TalentFallen Leaves
2007Velvet RevolverShe Builds Quick Machines
2007Shooter JenningsIt Ain't Easy
2006Damian Marley featuring Bobby BrownBeautiful
2006Three Days GraceAnimal I Have Become
2006Wicked WisdomBleed All Over Me
2006DaughtryIt's Not Over
2005Anthony HamiltonCan't Let Go
2005Tommy LeeGood Times
2005Jason MrazWordplay
2005Nickel CreekWhen In Rome
2005SeetherRemedy
2005SeetherTruth
2005Alter BridgeBroken Wings
2004AnoukLost
2004Three Days GraceHome
2004Alter BridgeOpen Your Eyes
2004EverlastWhite Trash Beautiful
2004Cypress HillWhat's Your Number?
2003Velvet RevolverSet Me Free
2003Jason MrazThe Remedy
2003GodsmackStraight Out of Line
2003Cave InAnchor
2003MudvayneNot Falling
2003The DistillersDrain the Blood
2003Puddle of MuddAway from Me
2003Backyard BabiesMinus Celsius
2002Queens of the Stone AgeNo One Knows
2002FlawWhole
2002Tommy LeeHold Me Down
2001MushroomheadSolitaire/Unraveling
2001AmenThe Price of Reality
2001Damian Marley featuring Stephen Marley, Capleton and Drag-OnIt Was Written
2001Stevie NicksEvery Day
2000Cypress Hill Superstar
2000Cypress Hill Superstar
2000Catherine WheelSparks Are Gonna Fly
20003 Doors DownKryptonite
2000Iron MaidenThe Wicker Man
1999Coal Chamber featuring Ozzy OsbourneShock the Monkey
1999GodsmackVoodoo
1998Cheap TrickI'm Losing You
1998Dave Matthews BandCrush
1998Dave Matthews BandStay
1998Dave Matthews BandDon't Drink the Water
1998Deep ForestMadazulu
1998John Forté featuring Wyclef Jean and Jeni FujitaNinety Nine
1998ZilchElectric Cucumber
1997Soul Assassins featuring Dr. Dre and B-RealPuppet Master
1997Duran DuranOut of My Mind
1997The Verve PipeVillains
1997DeftonesMy Own Summer
1996FilterJurassitol
1996Ozzy OsbourneI Just Want You
1996Screaming TreesSworn and Broken
1996Dave Matthews BandCrash into Me
1995Marilyn MansonSweet Dreams
1994DanzigI Don't Mind the Pain
1994Corrosion of ConformityClean My Wounds
1994Love and RocketsSweet Lover Hangover
1994The Tea PartyFire in the Head
1994Sass JordanPissin' Down

Feature-length DVDs and films