Cody Cooper is an award winning creative director and photographer based in Philadelphia, PA. His photography reveals a compelling point of view of how he sees the world. His journey behind the camera began in photojournalism helping him recognize his own style of composing an image. His inspirations stem from high fashion photography and contemporary art.
Cody's first published image is a portrait of the late recording artist DMX, performing in 2017 at the Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival in New York City. The portrait shows him looking deeply into the audience after ending his performance with a prayer. Consequently, this moment led to DMX and his team publishing Cody's image - this being the start of his career in photography.
Cody designs luxury clothing underneath the title, FREETOWN, representing his liberation as an artist. His line of luxury clothing is a space for him to revolutionize his creative ideologies and narrate through design. Designing clothing and capturing images work simultaneously together for Cody as an avenue to create his desired imagery as a fashion photographer.
Penn Medicine Radnor Exhibition (2024 - 2025)
Lebook Creative Awards: Production | Non-Advertising (2024)
EduAD Awards: Bowie University Total Advertising Campaign (2024)
"06.01.20" Solo Exhibition organized by Wanderlife Gallery (2022)
20/20 Philadelphia Photo Festival exhibitor organized by The Halide Project (2021)
Website: codycooperphoto.com
Email: codycooper.info@gmail.com
Instagram: @codycooper__
Projects
- 06.01.20A collage of defiance: masked faces adorned with placard signs, fists raised against empty streets. Symbols of solidarity juxtaposed with the isolation of lockdowns. Humanity's resilience etched against the backdrop of a global crisis. In the wake of the murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police, thousands of people join during a lethal pandemic for a day of protest in Asbury Park, NJ. The digital photography series, “06.01.20,” represents the date of a nationwide racial justice
Work history
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StudioBud Studio
Philadelphia, United StatesFull Time
- Coordinated all bookings, tours, housekeeping, maintenance, renovations, pick-ups, drop-offs, etc.
- Secured bookings by negotiating pricing and fees, while ensuring the continuation of services.
- Appointed weekly sets with production, including freelance hires and studio expenses.
- Kept track of production time sheets, expendable usage, amenities, and equipment rentals.
- Facilitated budget spreadsheets and profit projections.
- Organized and maintained studio supplies on a weekly / monthly basis.
- Acquired contractor’s contract, estimates, and invoices.
- Developed the Studio Marketing and Brand Guidelines.
- Developed Studio Operating Guidelines.
- Developed and managed Studio CRM.
- Edited all content for social media.
- Assisted in coordination for events held at the studio.
- Increased efficient operations for growth and expansion.
- Facilitated equipment sub rentals with Camera and G&E Managers.
Skills
- Photography
- Photography Editing
- Photojournalism
- Video Director
- Product Shots
- Studio Management
- Photographic Direction
- Communication Skills
- Producing
- Creative Direction
Education
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Bachelor of Arts (BA) Rowan University
- United States
Photojournalism
Participatory Media
Publication Layout/Design
Intro to New Media
Rhetorical Criticism
Images & Gender Influences
Interpersonal Communication
Communication Theory
Persuasion/Social Influence
New Media Practicum
Online Journalism I
Awards
Lebook Creative Awards: Production | Non-AdvertisingLE BOOK
Project: ASSATA (2024)
Producer / Director: Cody Cooper
Award: Lebook Creative Awards: Production | Non-Advertising