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About Photographic
Cruises
Photographic Cruises is a joint venture combining the
knowledge and photographic expertise of Steve Cooper with
the cruise industry knowledge and expertise of Cruise
Planners of Orange, CT. Together, we bring a powerhouse of
expertise to give photographers of all levels the
opportunity to see the world through the lens of a camera
while enjoying the ambiance of a cruise vacation.
SM Cooper, Photographic Artist
Steve
Cooper owns and operates S. M. Cooper Photographic Artist
based in Connecticut (www.smcooper.com).
Steve
accepts location assignments throughout the United States
as well as internationally. He is an active
member of the Professional Photographers of America,
Professional Photographers of New England and the American
Society of Photographers. Mr. Cooper was the Photography
Editor and Contributing Photographer for the national
magazine, “World Class Weddings.”
Steve Cooper
has
been awarded Connecticut Photographer of the Year seven
times. Mr. Cooper has been awarded the titles of
Master of Photography and Photographic Craftsman by the
Professional Photographers of America, the largest
international professional association for photographers. He
also holds two Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees, one in Art
Education and the other in Photography. Click
here to view a gallery of his work.
Steve is an affiliate photo competition judge with the
Professional Photographers of America and has judged state,
regional and international competitions for over 20 years.
He has received awards for more than 700 prints,
including "Awards of Merit," "Courts of Honors," “Best in
Shows," the "Fuji Masterpiece Award," the "Art Leather Album
and Folio Award" and the “Kodak Gallery Award.”
Mr.
Cooper’s photographs have been consistently displayed in the
Annual Professional Photographers of America International
Exhibit since 1982.
Among
Steve's more notable portrait assignments are those of
Arnold Palmer, Tiki Barber, Count Basi, Gloria Gaynor,
“Bachelor” Bob Guini, Maynard Ferguson, Carrot Top, Harry
Chapin, Brian Adams, Senators Chris Dodd and Joseph
Lieberman, Rep. Rosa DeLauro, Atty. General Richard
Blumenthal, and Governors O'Neill, Weicker, Rowland and Rell.
“In order to remain a leader
in this creative industry, one must continue being educated
and exposed to new concepts and techniques.” Steve is a
nationally
recognized lecturer and author specializing in Event
Photography, Family, Celebrity and Executive Portraiture.
His Fine Art Limited Editions hang in homes
and offices locally and internationally.
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Cruise Planners of Orange, CT
Value, Service and Expertise –
this is the essence of Cruise Planners, and the reason to
book your luxury cruise with us. Cruise Planners is an award
winning, cruise-only agency with the buying power to ensure
that you receive the best prices available. Our professional
service is designed to exceed your expectations in every
way. Think of us as your personal cruise concierge - we take
care of every detail to ensure that you have both a pleasant
booking experience and a wonderful cruise. You will always
speak to the same person and benefit from the training,
expertise and experience of CLIA certified Elite Cruise
Counselor, Leslie Marsh. In addition to the Elite CLIA
certification, Leslie has expert specialist status with
several cruise lines, including Princess, Cunard, Royal
Caribbean, Silversea and Disney. Please visit
www.getreadytocruise.com for details about booking your
next cruise.
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