James Cook, Photographer in Saugatuck, Michigan

Winter's Assault on Lake Michigan

The bitter winds of January turn Lake Michigan against itself, as waves bearing frozen balls of ice and slush crash onto the growing ice shelf.

Art Prints

This and many other images are available as large format, archival prints; some in limited editions. Peruse the overall collection in the Galleries below.

A variety of photographic galleries; some solely for the experience of viewing, some for ordering art prints.

West Michigan

Images of Lake Michigan, the Lakeshore and special aspects of West Michigan .

Native Americans

A decades long photo documentary on Native Americans; life at Wounded Knee, pow wows, portraits and a project named Traditional Subjects.

Around and About

National Parks, skylines, countrysides and scenes that caught my eye.

Northern Europe

Scenes from Ireland, Scotland and Brugge

The Forests for the Trees

The forest "affords protection to all beings, offering shade even to the axe-man who destroys it.” - Buddha

A Career in Photojournalism

Modern American history in collection of images created as an eye witness to the people and events of our time.

Panoramas

Wide, horizontal images designed to be displayed at very large sizes, from 36 inches to the largest photograph ever made of Saugatuck at 36 feet wide.

Winter in Saugatuck Dunes State Park

Laid bare in winter, the forest reveals the lesser but still formidable dunes throughout Saugatuck Dunes State Park. A fresh snowfall hides the footprints of all resident creatures leaving only trails of tree trunks, sunlight and shadow.

Photo Tutoring

Whether you're a novice, an ambitious and advancing amateur, or an established pro interested in expanding technical and artistic skills, James Cook's guidance and inspiration helps you move past obstacles to achieving your photographic ambitions. Few professional photographers have as much expertise to share about photography and the photography business. Learn more...

Three Sisters

Once someone's pride, three fishing boats endure a slow demolition by the daily tides. Salen, Isle of Mull, Scotland

Photographer

Saugatuck

James Cook

Large Format Archival Prints, Stock Photos, Photographic Tutoring and Consultations.