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Jamie Cook was raised amid the rich history of
the Deep South in Atlanta, Georgia. He began his formal art training at Georgia State
University where he majored in Fine Art and Photography. During this time he met
John McWilliams, a photography professor who encouraged him to explore his inherent
talents. Following college he began his career as a professional advertising photographer.
Cook was highly recognized for his photography during his many years in advertising.
Regarded as one of the premier advertising photographers in the Southeast region,
he was sought after for his conceptual studio still life and location photography
and was awarded best photographer recognition by Adweek Magazine four times. Having
formed an early enthusiasm for computers, Cook now combines his photography with
digital imaging to create Fine Art Iris giclée prints. Cook has been heralded
for creasting a new approach to digitally enhanced photography. Jamie Cook has participated in numerous shows and exhibitions including "Explorations in Photographic Art and Technology" by The Atlanta Photography Group, "To See a World" by the Georgia Museum of Art, at the University of Georgia and "The Art of Photography" by the Gwinnett Council for the Arts. He has also had the honor of being the recipient of numerous awards in many different categories from photography to advertising and film directing. Cook continues to explore various photographic techniques, captivating the world with his art and his imagination. |
