Louise Cooke is an emerging photographer based in Perth, Western Australia. Inspired by nature, travel and the human elements within these realms, she was drawn to photography as a method of translating her observations of the world around her. Always striving to portray her personal impressions, Louise’s image-making concentrates on emphasising her emotive response to the subject. Her images embrace a simple wonder at the world; its colours, textures, light and nature. Completing a diploma of freelance photography in 2007, Louise continues to explore and widen her creative experience in what she regards a life-long journey.
Exhibitions and awards
2011
· “Photographer of the year” award, Northern Exposure Photographers Group, Perth WA
· “Best open print for 2011” award, Northern Exposure Photographers Group, Perth WA
· “Winter in the Blackwood” group exhibition, Bridgetown WA
· 26th Perth National Photographic Exhibition, Perth WA
· APS National Digital Exhibition, Sydney NSW
2010
· “Emergence”group exhibition, North Gallery, Mindarie WA
· City of Melville Art Awards, Perth WA
· City of Joondalup Art Awards, Perth WA
2009
· 52nd Maitland International Salon of Photography, NSW
· Victoria Park Art Awards, Perth WA
· 24th Perth National Photographic Exhibition, Perth WA
· City of Subiaco Photographic Awards, Perth WA
2008
· Duo exhibition “Journeys on Canvas”- Louise Cooke & Don Caccamo,
Epson Gallery, Plaza Imaging, Northbridge.
· 2008 Inaugural Conservation Week WA’s wetlands and waterways Photographic Competition/Exhibition, Scitech, West Perth (1 of 4 finalists)
· WAPF 2008 combined Members & Interclub Competition, exhibited at Bridgetown & Epson Gallery, Northbridge.
· Group Exhibition “Maximum Exposure”, Rialto Towers, Melbourne, Vic
· 23rd Perth National Photographic Exhibition, WA
· City of Subiaco Photographic Awards
(Highly commended in 2 categories)
