The Professional Photographers of California presents West Coast School
West Coast School Staff


Kip Cothran | WCS Co-Chairman

Kip A. Cothran has been in the photography business for over 20 years. Kip developed his 1st photo when he was 8 years old and has had the photography bug ever since. During high school Kip continued with his new found passion taking photography classes and photographing for the school newspaper and yearbook.
 
Kip started his professional career in photography managing a photo lab, processing, and printing film. Kip additionally photographed weddings and events during his free time gaining further photography knowledge and experience.

After 5 years in the business Kodak Cruise Service came looking for Kip to run their Photography Operation aboard the Royal Princess. Kip looking for adventure and opportunity traveled the world for 2 years as a cruise ship photographer. During his time aboard the cruise ships Kip photographed a multitude of countries, and over 350,000 people.

When Kip returned to the United States he became an in home baby photographer, photographing newborns from 5 days to 6 months old. Now Kip is a Digital Event Photographer running his in home studio in Murrieta, CA photographing Portraits, Weddings, Sports, Schools, Reunions & Corporate Events. 98% of Kip’s work is photographed digitally, printed and delivered the same day.

Kip’s passion for photography is a life long adventure. Kip’s business motto is “We Aim to Please” Kip fulfills this promise with his everlasting quest for knowledge in learning all aspects of the photography business.

 
Kathy Metz | Housing Coordinator
 
Marcy Dugan | WCS Scholarship Chairman
 
Lisa Batto | WCS Co-Chair
 
Lisa Smith | WCS Committee
 
Neale Adair | WCS Committee
 

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