Alex Cole Acosta
Alex Cole Acosta is a photojournalist and portrait photographer based in Atlanta. He is a graduate of Florida A&M University with a Bachelor's degree in photography. His work has been featured in publications across the country and exhibited in Atlanta and New York City.
Alex's personal work currently focuses on social issues and African-American male identity. Acosta is the founder of Soul Food Cypher, an organization that utilizes the craft of freestyle rap and lyricism to transform lives and communities.
Alex's clients include: Atlanta Journal Constitution, USA Today, News-Press, Creative Loafing, and Transition Magazine.
What students are saying about Alex
Sebastian
“Great instructor and person. Very helpful and I learned quite a bit on how to use my camera as well as the beginnings of great photography.”
Diana H.
“[Alex] made this class so much fun and very informative!”
Margo P.
“A gifted photographer himself, Alex was a fantastic teacher-patient, inspiring, and very encouraging. ”
Getaneh Workie