Mike Cooter

Mike Cooter is an experienced professional in photography and education, currently serving as an Associate Lecturer in digital photography at Chichester College since September 2023. With a freelance photography role at The News in Portsmouth since June 2018, Mike also leads Make Light Work as Director, specializing in wedding, portrait, product, and event photography, alongside website development and digital marketing. Previous roles include Communications Manager and Design & Marketing Coordinator at UPSU, where Mike managed creative teams and implemented marketing strategies for a student body of 20,000. Additional experience encompasses directorial roles in community arts education, layout design for an Afro-Caribbean newspaper, and website development for small businesses. Mike holds multiple degrees from the University of Portsmouth, reflecting a strong educational foundation in media, design, and marketing.