Eva Cooney

Eva Cooney is a Lecturer in the Department of Documentary & Editorial Photography at Falmouth University. She has held this role since 2011, teaching theoretical and practical modules across all three years of the BA(Hons) program. Her academic background includes a BA(Hons) in Documentary Photography (2004, University of Wales Newport), an MA in Photography and the Land (2010, University of Plymouth), and a PGCE with DTLLS (2011, University of Plymouth). Her research focuses on landscape photography and environmental themes, with affiliations to the BlackBox research group.

Eva’s professional practice blends documentary and editorial photography, emphasizing contemporary approaches to landscape. She has organized and participated in numerous exhibitions and symposia, including the 2013 Photo Symposium 'Migrations' (Falmouth University), solo exhibitions like 'Jökulsá á Fjöllum' (2014, Exeter and Penryn), and talks at events such as the 'Wilderness/Wildness' Symposium (2015, Plymouth University). Her work also incorporates publishing industry experience as a picture editor and researcher, alongside skills in layout and web design.

Her teaching includes contributions to the BA(Hons) Photography program, complementing her core role in the Documentary & Editorial Photography course. While no specific scientific awards are listed, her professional exhibitions and academic engagements highlight her influence in visual arts education and environmental documentation.