About Don Cooper - Mission Statement

I began my career as a photographer in 1990 and my very first professional job, consisting of interiors for the (former) Toronto Historical Board, was published as a brochure and several postcards. The satisfaction of delivering high-end, high quality photography to my clients has never worn off. This is the mission of Overbrook Studio, because: an INVESTMENT in good photography BUILDS YOUR BRAND. Most business people I have met with view photography as expensive and an expense instead of what it really is - an almost priceless investment in their brand and their marketing efforts. In reality, the costs of photography are negligible in the greater scheme of business branding.

On the other hand, poor production can be financially disastrous and ruinous for your brand and your marketing. The problem for many managers is that photography is not easily quantifiable or justifiable in the usual financial contexts - but the above statements hold true, nevertheless.

Commercial photography takes time to produce, both during the shooting stage and the later post-production in a controlled environment (calibrated monitor, neutral ambient lighting etc.). Along with the expected technical expertise, I bring my own visual sensibilty to the shoot.

Previous Clients/Education/Associations

University of Toronto Press, University of Toronto Bookstores, McGovern Advertising (Fujitsu), Costco, House of Horvath, TVM Building Products, National Foods, Harpur's Custom Sportswear, Kobe Sportswear, Hotline Apparel Systems, Campus Originals, Guru Sportswear, Definition Activewear, Toronto Historical Board, Environment Canada, Wooden Sticks Golf, Flemingdon Park Golf, Royal Canadian Golf Association, Hooked on the Outdoors Magazine, Casio Canada, Bic Inc., Guelph University Bookstore, Commonwealth Legal, Recochem Inc., St. Michael's College, Madison Press Books, Rose Cherry's Home, Opti-Tech Scientific, Canadian Figure Skating Association

Professional Associations

Past National Board Member, Canadian Association of Photographers and Illustrators in Communications (CAPIC)

Education

Bachelor of Arts (1971)
Victoria College, University of Toronto