Cooper Seykens’ career began with making black-and-white street portraits during the time he traveled around the United States with his father. All at the age of 17. The images he captured during these travels were the ones that defined the beginning of his career. People wanted him to copy the same style, essence, and mannerisms of this travel photography to famous people living in the Netherlands. At the age of 19, he decided to study at the Royal Academy of Arts in The Hague.
Cooper was born in 1991 and he lives and works in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Biography
Cooper Seykens’ career began with making black-and-white street portraits during the time he traveled around the United States with his father. All at the age of 17. The images he captured during these travels were the ones that defined the beginning of his career. People wanted him to copy the same style, essence, and mannerisms of this travel photography to famous people living in the Netherlands. At the age of 19, he decided to study at the Royal Academy of Arts in The Hague.
His photographs reflect intimate moments that reveal expressive aspects and new perspectives of the subjects. He captures these precious moments by always creating an open and pleasant environment that makes people feel more confident and self-assured.