My photographic exploration of Cooper River Park is inclusive of the landscape, events and people who use the park and the impact on community identity. The park represents to me a community adhesive; a place where people play, protect and create their relationship with the park and others as they share their favorite activities and events.
The Cooper River events, whether formal, planned or casual get-togethers include concerts, regattas, running and walking, fairs, picnics and people watching, just to name a few. My project is to document this narrative. I have chosen to photograph the people who enjoy and develop a common empathy for this specific place. By capturing the many aspects of the park and the people who use it, I hope to not only grow appreciation of the park, but by highlighting these people and activities I hope to show the things we share in common.
