James Patrick Cooper
Port Chester,NY
Summary
Innovative Photographer equipped with excellent observational skills and creative vision. Specializes in sports, features and portrait photography. Comfortable working in varying and difficult environments. Photographer with several years of industry experience and exceptional talents in film development and image manipulation. Artistic and creative professional with strong technical knowledge of equipment operations and photography principles.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Photographer/Photo Editor
James Patrick Cooper Photography
New York , NY
01.1991 - Current
- Skillfully documented a range of subjects including sports action sequences, people-oriented features, artistic portraiture, and newsworthy moments.
- Utilized various software applications such as Photo Mechanics, Lightroom, Photoshop and Capture One to edit photos
- Contributed to published works of major brands including Sports Illustrated, Associated Press, The NFL as well as esteemed publications like the NYT and Chicago Tribune.
- Proficient in implementing advanced lighting equipment including Profoto, Dynalite, and Westcott to achieve optimal results in portrait photography.
- Demonstrated proficiency in meeting tight deadlines as a photographer
- Collaborated effectively with colleagues to achieve team goals
Education
Associate of Science - Exercise Physiology
Bryan University
Tempe, AZ06-2012
Some College (No Degree) - Photography
CW POST
Long IslandSkills
- Sports Action Photography
- Portrait Photography
- Feature Photography
- News Photography
- Photo editing
- Shot Composition
- Lighting expert
- Equipment Preparation
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Location Scouting
- Client Communication
- Social Media Promotion
- Photo Mechanics Capture One
- Creative Lighting
- Creative Visualization
Accomplishments
- 2x Winner of The NFL Hall of Fame Photo Contest
- World Sports Photography Merit Award for Venue shots 2023
- Multiple Spider Awards for Black and White Photography
Certification
- FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Photographer/Photo Editor
James Patrick Cooper Photography
01.1991 - Current
Associate of Science - Exercise Physiology
Bryan University
Some College (No Degree) - Photography
CW POST
- FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot
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