The Secret Lives of Stormtroopers

Secret Lives of Stormtroopers exhibition

2010-02-28T13:45:00.002Z

An exhibition of some of my Secret Lives of Stormtroppers series is now open in Bar 10 in Glasgow. The exhibition will run throughout March. Bar 10 is located in Mitchell Lane (just off Buchanan Street and directly opposite The Lighthouse)

Sith Happens

2010-01-28T01:30:00.004Z

There is always one who wants to be a tourist!

Another Banksy Influenced Stormie pic,

This isn't and 'official' Secret Lives pic, but a bit of a teaser for things to come. More Stormie Adventures coming in Feb 2010!

Hot Off The Press!

2010-01-16T23:47:00.002Z

Hey folks!

Sorry i've not updated the blog in a while, but i'm sure you'll be glad to know my latest news...

The Stormies now have their own photobook available through Blurb, which featues some of your favourite Stormie shoots from my collection. You can check out the book and order it HERE

A Very Stormie Autumn!

2009-10-18T09:57:00.003+01:00

The Stormies have been taking a bit of a break recently, and have taken on some new recruits. Today they decided to head back into the studio to celebrate the change of seasons and the glorious wonder of Autumn.

New recruit Tompkins wasn't too impressed with his 'Autumn Fairy' costume though...

See it on Flickr!

L O S T

2009-10-18T08:56:00.004+01:00

Um, yeah. Star Wars goes all Dharma Initiative.

Location: The beach at Cramond (near the Swan Station, lol).

Note: To all those people that passed giving me strange looks - this is what i was doing with a big plastic plane and a grin on my face. Completely normal. ALL photographers do this. Honest!

See it on Flickr!

Now You Can Wear A Stormie!

2009-08-22T18:06:00.003+01:00

In addition to being able to buy prints, cards and posters of some of the Secret Lives of Stormtroopers at Red Bubble, I have now added some T-Shirts.

The T-shirts are available in many sizes and styles, as well as in different colours.

Why not by yourself or a loved one an original T-Shirt design from my Secret Lives of Stormtroopers series?

Wear it at the gym. Wear it out in town. Wear it in bed. Wherever you wear it, wear it with pride!

Fan Mail

2009-07-20T23:59:00.002+01:00

Everyone had their favourite Star Wars character. For some it was Han Solo, other wanted to be a Jedi like Luke Skywalker, others just wanted Princess Leia. For Private Willie though, he only had eyes for Vader.

See them on Flickr!

Give The Little People A Voice

2009-07-19T10:15:00.002+01:00

The Stormies take a stand and hold their own (small) protest on Glasgow's George Square.

Its not easy to get taken seriously when you're an inch and a half tall, apparently!

See them on Flickr!

Give A Stormie A Home

2009-07-13T20:29:00.008+01:00

I have decided to put a selection of my work up for sale on Red Bubble due to the response I've had from fans of my work. If you have seen something you like here on the bog, or on my main Flickr page, that I haven't yet uploaded to Red Bubble, then please let me know.

The images are available in all sorts of formats from greetings cards to mounted prints and posters, and can be ordered HERE.

Alternatively, UK buyers can order limited edition hand signed and mounted prints (limited to 25 prints) from me directly by emailing me at paulcookphotography@yahoo.co.uk. The first 3 prints ordered directly from me will also receive a numbered Lego Stormie that was used in the shoot including unique adoption papers. Something Madonna could only dream of!

Go on, give a Stormie a good home!

Deep Down, We All Want To Be Like Banksy

2009-07-10T23:21:00.002+01:00

Yep, it was only a matter of time. Knowing my influences and stuff, it was just finding a way to put it all together...

Location: Sloan's Market, Glasgow

See it on Flickr!

The Monday Morning Commute

2009-07-10T23:17:00.004+01:00

The Monday morning commute is always a drag. Even for a Stormie!

Location: Central Station, Glasgow.

See it on Flickr!

Golf Sale

2009-06-29T17:44:00.003+01:00

Location: Buchanan Street, Glasgow

See it on Flickr!

Helpless

2009-06-17T18:48:00.003+01:00

Location: Outside Buchanan Underground Station, Glasgow.

Sorry its been a while since the Stormies made an appearance. I have recently suffered a catastrophic hard-drive failure, as well as being busy with my exhibition/shows, so its been a little hectic!

See it in Flickr!

Islands In The Stream

2009-06-03T20:39:00.004+01:00

Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in-between
How can we be wrong
Sail away with me to another world
And we rely on each other, ah-ah
From one lover to another, ah-ah

See it on Flickr

Run Away! Run Away!

2009-06-02T23:22:00.002+01:00

The garden isn't a safe place for the Stormies. Especially when the dreaded mower is about. Give us the Ewoks any day!

See it on Flickr!

Little Troopers

2009-05-27T22:28:00.004+01:00

"Oh, he's such a good baby. Sleeps right through the night too! But I'll tell you this for nothing, the creche facilities on this Death Star are rubbish! I'll be having a word with that nasty Emperor the next time i see him. Dont you worry!"

Note: I found the little pram (with toy bunny seen in another Stormie pic) at a car boot sale at the local primary school. To avoid trying to explain what a 35 year old guy wanted with a wee plastic pram, i asked my mum to go buy it for me. Best 5p i ever spent, lol

See it on Flickr

Privates on Parade

2009-05-26T12:14:00.002+01:00

'This unit is getting ridiculous. They're recruiting anybody these days!'

See it on Flickr

A Stormie's Best Friend

2009-05-26T12:11:00.004+01:00

Sit up and beg like a good boy! Now, 1, 2, 3...

Fetch!

See it on Flickr

If You Go Down To The Woods Today...

2009-05-24T16:54:00.004+01:00

You're in for a big surprise!

A Stormie tries to blend in, much to the confusion of the bears.

See it in Flickr

Market Day

2009-05-24T09:50:00.004+01:00

It had been another bumper crop down at the Stormie Ranch, and they decided to enter 'Biggest Fruit/Veg' competition at the local market.

Notes: This picture came about after buying a pack of vine tomatoes in the reduced section of the local shop (just 10p!!!!). Anyway, I was challenged to see who could come up with the best shot using the tomatoes. This was my attempt!

See it in Flickr

Scrabble Night

2009-05-18T14:41:00.002+01:00

Private Willie failed to grasp the concept of the Star Wars themed scrabble night.

See it on Flickr

I Want My Mummy

2009-05-18T14:39:00.003+01:00

Stormies aren't always as big and strong as they make out...

See it on Flickr

Tourists

2009-05-15T12:42:00.005+01:00

"Eh, I'm guessing you guys aren't from round these parts? Anyway, you'll love Glasgow you'll fit in well. The place is full of loons! Just watch out for the pigeons!"

The Stormies get some tourist tips from a Council worker in Glasgow's George Square.

Note: Shot in the early afternoon in George Square, Glasgow. This is right in the heart of the city centre and normally teaming with passing shoppers and workers. It Was actually busier than it looks from the shots, but attracted (thankfully) very little attention!

Setting up!

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Setting Up!

The Search

2009-05-12T23:12:00.002+01:00

"Oh, come on, Private Cooper! You've been at this for over an hour and you've still not found anything. Are you sure this is where you lost the plans for the Death Star?"

See it on Flickr

Concern...

2009-05-09T20:45:00.005+01:00

"I'm getting a little concerned about Private Wallace. Have you noticed how skinny he's become lately?"

See it on Flickr

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

2009-05-06T21:39:00.002+01:00

'Don't know about you, baby, but i've got the horn!'

Even in the Death Star, the Empire has its problems with the workforce!

See it on Flickr

Troopers Night Out

2009-05-06T20:17:00.004+01:00

"Valentines weekend and where do you take me? A bloody Star Trek film? Huh!!!"

Yep, even Stormtroopers get it wrong sometimes!

(Location: Cinema within Glasgow's Museum of Transport)

Note: Yes, there were other people in the cinema. Just to the side of the troopers in fact, and oblivious to it all!

See it on Flickr

Aaaaarrggh!

2009-05-06T20:06:00.003+01:00

Run away! Run away!

The Stormtroopers come across one of the dangers of the toy box*

Basic set up using a coloured card backdrop and torches for lighting

*I mean 'prop box'. I really do!

See it on Flickr

The Return of the Art Lovers

2009-05-06T17:31:00.004+01:00

Stormie 1: B-B-B-B....
Stormie 2: Don't do it! Don't do i....
Stormie 1: BOOBIES!!!!
Stormie 2: You did it! Just can't take you anywhere!!!

(Location: Kelvingrove Art Galleries and Museum, Glasgow)

Note: Another visit to the Art Galleries for the Stormies, but this time on a much quieter day in a dark corner, lol. The base for this statue stands just about a foot off the ground, so it involved a bit of lying on the ground with the neck at an uncomfortable angle! Oh, what we do for a bit of fun!

See it on Flickr

The Art Lovers

2009-05-06T14:00:00.007+01:00

The Imperial Army take some time out for a romantic visit to Kelvingrove...

(location: Kelvingrove Art Galleries and Museum, Glasgow)

Notes: One of the first adventures for the Troopers, and one that proved a bit of a giggle to set up. The art gallery was quite busy and setting up two Stormtroopers holding hands in front of one of the most popular exhibits in the gallery didn't quite go un-noticed! As a small crowd gathered around me to see what i was up to, and after being asked if i was setting up an installation for the gallery, i thought it was a good idea to make a retreat before the staff dicided to check out what all the fuss was about!

See it on Flickr

Expanding the Stormtrooper Universe...

2009-05-06T13:32:00.004+01:00

While the first three Trooper shots whetted my creative juices, they were only really only portraits while exploring my kitchen worktop (who needs a big expensive studio, eh?). But you know what the Empire's like. Its all want, want, want with them. So the little guys have decided that they want to explore the 'big bad world' that lies outside the safety of the kitchen worktop...

Some shots are simply set up in other areas of the house, but since the Stormies like to hide in my jacket pocket, they have turned up in all sorts of places. Galleries, museums... Next time you see a guy on his knees with his bum in the air and a Nikon glued to his face, take a closer look. At what i'm shooting, not my bum! Huh!

Setting up "The Return of The Art Lovers" - Note the disapproving look from the statue

You Talkin' To Me?

2009-05-06T13:19:00.004+01:00

You talkin' to me? You talkin' to me? You talkin' to me? Then who the hell else are you talkin' to?

(He's never been the same since his audition for Taxi Driver)

See it on Flickr

Go Ahead, Punk...

2009-05-06T12:43:00.007+01:00

...Make My Day!

(If our Stormies had only auditioned for another film...)

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Face/Off

2009-05-06T12:23:00.009+01:00

Not everything was rosy in the Stormtrooper camp...

(The shot that started it all off for me. Two troopers, a Nikon D200, and the rest is history...)

See it on Flickr

A Long Time Ago...

2009-05-06T11:18:00.001+01:00

...Well, not that long ago, actually.

Welcome to The Secret Lives of Stormtroopers, a record of the lives and adventures of my Lego Stormtroopers. Go with them as they visit all sorts of locations. Relive the fear as they discover the dangers of the 'Big Bad World'. Discover just what its like to be just another clone...

A collection of works by landscape and wildlife (ahem!) photographer Paul Cook. More work, of the non Stormtrooper type, can be seen on Flickr