Well-known BDSM/fetish photographer has died
 

We just received word earlier today - and although it hasn't been reported to any news services - but well-known bondage & fetish photographer 'Derek Barker' was killed recently over in Iraq. His death has been confirmed by his son Joe in a Yahoo group posting. No details concerning his death have been made available at this time.

'Derek Barker' is a pseudonym he used online.

Those of us oldtimers in the BDSM/fetish community knew of Derek's work for years - and he was considered a prolific and respected member of the community. His passing is a loss to us all.

sorry to hear that.

what was he doing in Iraq?

Unknown. The only statement his son made regarding this was, "There are other branches of government/civilian service that do not list their casualties on CNN."

He didn't say if his father was serving or civilian.

another Iraq casualty. that's just sad to hear.

Well, if he was there as a civilian contractor, the details usually post here.

U.S. & Coalition/Casualties are here.

However I don't expect to find any real information above.

RIP Derek

sad news - iraq is a bad place to be right now - rest in peace - I hope everyone comes home from there soon

RIP... Man a lot of deaths posted this week.

today is very depressing day. second person died..

Damn those links are incredibly depressive. :(

As I mentioned, its a pseudonym...and wouldn't be listed there under that name.

well I didnt know of him but RIP for making the world a better, nakeder place.

r.i.p derek b.

his site was my first step into searching bdsm sites on the www after i got my first modem to get online. (also the old mr. t. scans)

i loved his pics and vids of bootgirls in bondage

really sad to hear this

Very sad news and a shock to hear that he died in Iqaq.

And MrT (aka Cory Thompson) is also dead. Hung himself in a jail cell a year or two ago.

Very bad and sad news..:(

very sorry to hear the news - were the two of you close? Can you give us an overview of who the man was so we can get to know a bit more of what he has given to us and the community

Damn that sucks R.I.P.

I am very sorry to hear that. He will be missed.

Rest In Peace

It's sad indeed.


RIP man.

Never met the man, no. But I've been familiar with his work for the last 6-7 years though. Cliche as it is to say - he was somewhat of a household name in the online bondage community. He'd worked with quite a number of well-known pro bondage & fetish models over the years, and since I never heard any negative comments I'd assume he worked well with his models.

His stuff would show up from time to time on usenet (abpeb) - his pics were often sought-after by collectors.