Allen Cooper
“In the Between” explores the preservation of memories between friends that I, as the photographer, have made while we are in our twenties as part of Generation Z. Making memories and documenting the “now” between just my friends and me is what will live on for decades to come as we grow older. Our generation, which is based on the changing economic climate of our current country, constant nostalgia for our younger selves, and cultural roots that have grown more significant as we age, has shaped us into who we are today based on the community that has assisted us in rising in life; whether that be our own family, the concrete structures or neighborhoods that surround us, or people we grew up with. My friends and I are what we are now because of our community and relationships, coupled with the memories, lives, and feelings that will always be present in the "now". As of right now, the series is still being developed.
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In the Between (Series)
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Allen Cooper (b. 2001, Orange, California) is a photographer based in Metro Atlanta, Georgia. He is presently studying at Georgia State University’s BFA program in photography. Allen's photographic environment was initially sparked by his mother's photography and documentation of a facility and wildlife. Photography has always surrounded Allen. Observing his mother documenting family and wildlife, from an early age, the foundation was laid for him to explore portraiture that explores themes of adolescence to adulthood through photographing the environments and moments he spends with his closest friends. He has also worked jointly with local Atlanta clothing brands, Amok Kidz, and MotionBoys, to produce look-books for their collections.
Allen Patrick Cooper
Apcooperr@gmail.com
3479 Woodward Downtrail
Buford, GA
770-335-8441
Education
2024|Bachelor of Fine Arts, Studio Concentration in Photography, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia
Group Exhibitions
2023|MMXXII: A Year in Photos, Georgia State University Green Space, Atlanta, GA
2023| Vivimos Bajo La Misma Luna (Forthcoming), Limelight Gallery, Atlanta, GA
Extracurricular
2023| ExLucius Photography Club Member
Awards
2018|Atlanta Celebrates Photography Open Exhibition- Best High School Prize
2020|Atlanta Celebrates Photography [Virtual] Open Exhibition – Best Color
Honors
2019| Dean’s List – Fall
2019|SAIC’s Merit Scholarship – Spring 2019
Skills
Fluent in Spanish
2019|Adobe Certified
Allen Patrick Cooper
Apcooperr@gmail.com
3479 Woodward Downtrail
Buford, GA
770-335-8441
Education
2024|Bachelor of Fine Arts, Studio Concentration in Photography, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia
Group Exhibitions
2023|MMXXII: A Year in Photos, Georgia State University Green Space, Atlanta, GA
2023| Vivimos Bajo La Misma Luna (Forthcoming), Limelight Gallery, Atlanta, GA
Extracurricular
2023| ExLucius Photography Club Member
Awards
2018|Atlanta Celebrates Photography Open Exhibition- Best High School Prize
2020|Atlanta Celebrates Photography [Virtual] Open Exhibition – Best Color
Honors
2019| Dean’s List – Fall
2019|SAIC’s Merit Scholarship – Spring 2019
Skills
Fluent in Spanish
2019|Adobe Certified
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