Paul Cooper is a Manchester-based portrait and commercial photographer, specialising in people — from editorial features and celebrity commissions to corporate headshots, and industrial environments.
His work is rooted in portraiture: creating images that feel natural, confident and authentic. Whether photographing a CEO, an athlete, or a team on site, Paul brings a calm, collaborative approach that puts people at ease and delivers strong, character-led images.
Alongside portrait assignments, Paul works across corporate, industrial and commercial photography, regularly shooting in demanding environments including construction sites, manufacturing facilities, energy projects and workplaces across the UK. This combination of portrait expertise and real-world experience allows him to create images that not only look good, but communicate clearly for brands, businesses and publications.
With over 20 years’ experience — including time based in Paris — Paul now works throughout Manchester, the North West and across the UK for leading editorial titles such as The Sunday Times, The Telegraph and TIME, as well as commercial clients including BBC, Mulberry and LVMH.
Selected Portraits Include :
Usain Bolt, Robbie Williams, Wayne Rooney, Paul Pogba, Max Verstappen, Sergio Aguero, Mo Salah, Rafael Nadal,
Rio Ferdinand, Ryan Giggs, Didier Drogba, Jurgen Klopp, Sir Alex Ferguson,
Lindsay Lohan, Isla Fisher, Johnny Vegas, Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden,
Vivienne Westwood, Ozwald Boateng
…and many more.
While this portfolio is dedicated to high-end character portraiture and editorial features for national publications, my commercial work extends across multiple high-budget industries. For global advertising campaigns, athletic lookbooks, and multi-million-pound brand integrations featuring international sports stars, please visit my primary hub as a UK Commercial Sports Photographer. For corporate event coverage, business conferences, and public relations assets that require professional live production management across the North West, you can view my full media capabilities at Paul Cooper Media.
Jurgen Klopp