“My perfectionism is a double edged sword; I’ll often spend way too much time doing/overthinking things, but this allows me to perfect my craft and curate my work so I’m only showing the very best of what I’ve got.”

Nick Cooper´s images are able to capture the beauty the way your eyes see them. Nature, that is breathtaking, endless and perfect. Skies full of colour and cloud games blending into a magnificient piece of art, people resting on lonely beaches; making you feel the dimension of the place and yet the safe sanctuary that they provide. We talked to the incredible photographer about one of the most beautiful places in the world and the way he approaches his work.

Your photography has this magnificent and breathtaking vibe. You can feel the dimension of beauty in the world. Is that one of your intentions when you take pictures? To make people see this beauty?

Yes absolutely. There are many dimensions of beauty in the world, and everyones perception is different. I try to capture and translate my perception of this beauty into my photography.

You are from Australia. The amazing and diverse scenery there surely always provides new inspirations for a photographer, right? Could you imagine to also live and work elsewhere?

Australia has such rugged, vast and remote landscapes. The outback is a constant source of inspiration for me and I’m lucky to reside in one of the most beautiful places in the world. I’m heading to the South Island of New Zealand this year, which has been on my bucket list for many years now (along with every other photographer). I can also see myself living in Europe, maybe London, the gloom and the vibrancy of the city intrigue me.

Usually I don´t like to ask those sometimes a bit tedious questions about the professional education background, but in your case I would like to know if you are self-taught or if you have studied photography at school/ uni?

I’ve never really studied photography formally, it was mostly continual practice. I’ve had a passion for photography from quite a young age, although it took a while for me to realise and act upon it. I bought my first camera when I was 15 and just kept practicing wherever and whenever I could. After I finished high school I completely lost interest and sold all my gear. Until about two years ago when I picked up the camera again, now it’s all I do.

I also love your fashion photography. It feels spot-on and the images seem really well thought through without appearing artificial. How do you usually approach this type of work?

I usually have a clear image of what I want, and like to keep things natural. Symmetry and geometry play a big role in the composition of my shots; its almost a subconscious tendency.

Are you a perfectionist?

Yes, definitely! Probably why it took me over three months to write this. I’d say my perfectionism is a double edged swocrd; I’ll often spend way too much time doing/overthinking things, but this allows me to perfect my craft and curate my work so I’m only showing the very best of what I’ve got.

Tell us what besides photography is important in your life?

Music is a big part of my life, I have something playing at most times of the day. A lot of my inspiration for photos will come from late night sessions listening to certain artists and songs; Jon Hopkins and Bonobo to name a few.

What are the stunning moments in your life that you don´t capture on photos?

There are a lot of moments I don’t capture in photos. I might be in a remote part of the outback or somewhere when the light is just right and I don’t have my camera. Other times I enjoy just soaking in what’s going on around me, instead of capturing it.