I am an experienced professional photographer with over forty years of practical experience, dedicated to providing creative solutions for clients. I am a patient teacher, mentor and frequent guest lecturer, committed to helping others grow. My work spans the performing arts, editorial, advertising, industrial and corporate portrait photography. I collaborate with agencies and clients to bring ideas to life, create a safe and comfortable environment for my subjects, and deliver work with passion, integrity, and artistry.

Michael Cooper

I am an experienced professional photographer with over forty years of practical experience, dedicated to providing creative solutions for clients. I am a patient teacher, mentor and frequent guest lecturer, committed to helping others grow. My work spans the performing arts, editorial, advertising, industrial and corporate portrait photography. I collaborate with agencies and clients to bring ideas to life, create a safe and comfortable environment for my subjects, and deliver work with passion, integrity, and artistry.

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I am an experienced professional photographer with over forty years of practical experience, dedicated to providing creative solutions for clients. I am a patient teacher, mentor and frequent guest lecturer, committed to helping others grow.

My work spans the performing arts, editorial, advertising, industrial and corporate portrait photography. I collaborate with agencies and clients to bring ideas to life, create a safe and comfortable environment for my subjects, and deliver work with passion, integrity, and artistry.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Official Photographer at Canadian Opera Company
January 1, 1983 - Present
Official photographer for the Canadian Opera Company
Photographer at Theatre Passe Muraille
January 1, 1981 - January 1, 2021
Photographer for Theatre Passe Muraille
Photographer at VideoCabaret
January 1, 1980 - Present
Photographer for VideoCabaret
Photographer at Livent
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1999
Photographer for Livent
Photographer at Stratford Festival
December 30, 1979 - August 30, 2020
Photographer for Stratford Festival (multiple seasons between the 1980s and 2000s)
Commercial photographer at Candu Inc - A division of AtkinRéalis
August 31, 2002 - Present
Commercial photography of industrial plant, product shots, corporate portraits and events.

Education

Image Arts program at Ryerson University
September 1, 1987 - June 30, 1991

Qualifications

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Agriculture & Mining, Consumer Goods, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Healthcare, Real Estate & Construction, Non-Profit Organization, Transportation & Logistics, Telecommunications, Professional Services, Education
    Portrait Photography
    photo advertising corporate portraits location editorial fashion lightpainting photography
    Location portraits
    photo advertising corporate portraits location editorial fashion lightpainting photography
    Retouching
    photo retouching background cleanup

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