"After studying at the Brooks Institute of Photography in California, USA, Petter was hired as an assistant for Richard Avedon in New York before returning to his hometown of Stavanger, Norway. Only 21, he started his own studio and soon established himself as one of Norway's most successful photographers. Receiving the "Erotic Photographer of the Year 2001" award at the 8th annual "Erotic Oscars" in London in 2001, Petter secured his status as a world-class erotic photographer.
His first book "My Wife" (Now ex-wife) (First edition published in August 2000) has been a best-selling sensation worldwide, and after three additional printings, demand for this evocative and revolutionary piece of erotic art continues to soar. In "The Mammoth Book of Erotic Photography", published in 2001, Petter Hegre headlined the acclaimed list of 78 leading global photographers. Next came the internationally acclaimed homage to one of Hegre's most popular young models, Katya, in the book "Russian Lolita." This sensational book of arresting, alluring images is already a top erotic seller. Then, in February, 2003, his book "Wild Shaven Angel", featuring the inimitable Vilita - part Dominatrix, part Virgin Mary, part Barbie Doll - was published by Edition Reuss. Never resting, never out of new ideas, never compromising in quality, Petter just completed his latest publication, "Luba", an amazing collection of photos featuring his wife and model, Luba. This imagistic testament to sensuality and love is a must-have for any erotic collection"
