Thankyou Cards! – we love getting them!

Craig Cooper News

There is something a bit old-school about receiving a thankyou card these days, but that’s what makes them even more special when we do!

“Thank you for contributing to such a wonderful occasion. Your photos are matched only by your professionalism. Thanks to you, the memories of our special day will be preserved for a lifetime.”

Kate and Mark Hall

“Thought it was about time we sent an official thank you for the wonderful job you did of our photos! We had an amazing day and you have captured some great moments for us to look back on. We are so happy with the album and will certainly be recommending you to our friends (in case you weren’t busy enough!)”

Thanks again, Michell and Tim Walster

“Thank you so much for the beautiful photos that you took, we love, love our album!”

Best wishes Carlinea Hills

“Thanks so much for EVERYTHING! We have really enjoyed our whole experience with yourselves, it will be sad it’s all over! We are extremely happy with our beautiful photos and the consistant professional service and so many other family and friends agree.”

Thanks again! Carolyn and Ciaran O’Shea

“We would both like to thank you for the absolutely fantastic job you did on our wedding album.
You are a highly professional person who made the day a breeze and also enjoyable. Thanks for all your hard work and patience. The album was all we expected and more! We love it! Thanks a heap.”

Emma and Sebastian Stachowicz

“Thank you so much for taking our photos and for your professionalism, customer service and quality. We also appreciated your pleasant and gentle manner.”

With very best wishes, Rosemarie and John Dale

“Just a short note to say a huge thank you to the both of you for making our …day amazing. We had a relaxed day and we’re both so happy with the photos.”

Thanks again, Rebecca and Jonathan D’Souza

“Thank you so very much for capturing our special day so beautifully. It was a pleasure having you join us on our day, and we are looking so very forward to seeing our treasured wedding album!”

Love Ryan and Simone North

“We had so much fun during the photography portion of our wedding! You both made us and our bridal party very comfortable on the day and we enjoyed sharing this time with you.”

Love, Jane and James Wallace

Five tips for choosing a portrait photographer

Craig Cooper Advice, portrait photographer

Let’s face it, choosing a portrait photographer can be confusing. After all, this is a service that you won’t even be able to see until after it is purchased! To make matters worse, there are literally hundreds of businesses offering portrait photography in WA: A quick search on Google reveals more than 300 portrait photographers!

Here are five tips to help you choose your photographer:

Portfolio

Your portrait photographer needs to have a great portfolio of images that you really like. Talk to your portrait photographer about your favourite images in their portfolio. Every studio also has its own style – for example some only do black and white – make sure it is a style you really like.

Choice of Artwork

To make your favourite photos come to life your photographer should be able to offer artwork in a range of sizes and finishes, such as wall art and albums. Producing these products well is quite a skill.

Facilities

What happens if it rains? Your photographer should be able to offer studio photos, complete with professional lighting, as well as outdoor options. Private viewing facilities, including a large screen, are also a must.

Personality

A great portrait photographer should make you feel relaxed and take the time to get to know you. A good portrait photographer should ask lots of questions about you and what you want. Unlike other studios, we don’t have a high turnover of staff – our photographers are a hand-picked, tight knit team who share common values and approaches to photography.

Qualifications and Accreditation.

To ensure that your photographer adheres to professional practices, you should only use a studio where the leaders are accredited members of the Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP). This ensures that your photographer is deemed a professional by his or her peers and adheres to a code of ethics and professional practices.

At Cooper Studio we believe that we tick all of the above boxes. We’re always happy to meet you before your shoot and we’re really interested in what makes you tick, and how your photos can capture your true essence!

Professional baby, newborn and toddler photographer in Perth

Babies and Toddlers

Craig Cooper Advice, Baby Photography, portrait photographer

Everyone here loves taking photos of newborns, babies and toddlers! However they do present some unique challenges and we’ve learned over the years that the trick is in having a relaxed attitude and the correct preparation.

Babies can’t help it if they’re hungry, tired, cold, hot or sleepy, so it’s best to plan to photograph them at a time when they are most likely to be happy. This varies from baby to baby depending on their age and sleep cycle.
Parents generally know best, so we will work with you to plan either a morning, mid-morning or early afternoon shoot.

As the weather and the light in Perth are highly variable, baby photos are usually best taken in our air-conditioned studio. We can adjust the temperature up or down to make baby comfortable, and control all of the lighting and background elements.

Many of the best baby photos happen when baby is being supported or held by a parent, so it is important that you come prepared to be photographed – (if only as a prop!).

If baby gets grumpy during the shoot it is usually best to have a short break. Often a feed or nappy change is all that is needed, so we build a little extra time into the shoot for a break. Sometimes baby falls asleep – not to worry! Some of our best photos are of sleeping babies.

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