Chris Cook

Author: Chris

June in New York

Walking for four days at the center of the universe of street photography was one of the most intense photography learning experiences of my life. A few images of that time are within…

The Pembroke Project

I’ve gotten to know quite a few of Julia’s classmates over the nine years of her time at Pembroke Elementary School. And now they’re all headed off to Middle School. The PTA approached me asking if I could take their headshots of the kids for a memory book; but for these kids, I needed to take it to the next level.

The Day I Doubted Would Come…

Julia’s graduation from fifth grade is the fulfillment of a lot of hard work and dedication by a lot of people. But I had wondered early on if it would ever happen. Those fears – and the fears of the future – were answered in a peculiar way.

Reading, Writing & The Art of Human Kindness

It’s World Down Syndrome Day! For all of Julia’s delays and the hard work that is required to come to terms with it, there is beauty that she excels at that needs celebration right along with reading, writing and arithmetic.

Diallo

I was so glad when this guy called me to re-connect and get a portrait sitting. Our time together reminded me that there is a lot of potential being uncovered in our city – and a lot of beauty that was already there!

One Year Later…

I asked one question about the state of American politics a year ago and it turned into kind of a mess. Here are some thoughts a year later…

Christmas Greetings

Another strange Christmas filled with uncertainty – and in our local community, deep anguish. But what does the hope of the season offer us and how do receive it?

Unexpected Joy in the Everyday ~ Binky, Baby, Mom

I’ve decided to push against the algorithm of outrage and negativity with a short vignette of joy I experienced this morning. It ambushed me as I was in my occasional morning office at the local coffee shop.​ #binkybabymom