Dirk's admiration for classical paintings can frequently be seen in his work. He believes in approaching each project individually, finding the visual language it needs to express and speak to its audience, while still letting his own artistic DNA shine through. This reflects in the wide range of clients he has attracted around the world.

His work has been published in magazines like Vogue (India, Arabia, Mexico), Harper's Bazaar, Elle and L'Officiel. His commercial clients include Procter&Gamble, Braun, Gillette, Pantene Pro V, Astor, Head&Shoulders, Oral-B and Ferrari.

Dirk is a five-times ADC Annual Award winner and was awarded silver at the Prix de la Photography Paris. With his personal work he had his first art show at the Leica Gallery in Salzburg.