Josh Cooper

Documentary photographer fascinated by people. My graduate project ‘The Observer’s Book of The Street’ (ongoing) entices observation into that which we often miss. The collection of bold portraits attempt to be honest and candid with a somewhat obsessive methodology underlying the work, shooting repeatedly across four countries.

My educational background in the arts has informed the development of my style and voice within photography. A common theme within my work is the portrayal of relationships between individuals whether that be in a stricter documentary sense or more conceptual.

'We Had The Power To Campaign' - 2019

From a project featuring an inspiring group of individuals who worked to save the Jacob Wells Baths (Bristol). Their tireless work resulted in the successful asset transfer of the lease to 'Fusion Lifestyle' who have plans to restore the building into a swimming and leisure complex. More info at: www.jacobwellscommunityhub.com

Madrid - The Observer's Book of The Street - 2020

‘The Observer’s Book of The Street’ entices observation into that which we often miss. The images, through process, attempt to be honest and candid with a somewhat obsessive methodology underlying the work, after shooting repeatedly across four countries.

Brighton - The Observer's Book of The Street - 2020

‘The Observer’s Book of The Street’ entices observation into that which we often miss. The images, through process, attempt to be honest and candid with a somewhat obsessive methodology underlying the work, after shooting repeatedly across four countries.

Gloucester - The Observer's Book of The Street - 2020

‘The Observer’s Book of The Street’ entices observation into that which we often miss. The images, through process, attempt to be honest and candid with a somewhat obsessive methodology underlying the work, after shooting repeatedly across four countries.

Milan - The Observer's Book of The Street- 2020

‘The Observer’s Book of The Street’ entices observation into that which we often miss. The images, through process, attempt to be honest and candid with a somewhat obsessive methodology underlying the work, after shooting repeatedly across four countries.

BLM Bristol 2020

A symbolic image from the Bristol Black Lives Matter protests - 07/06/2020.