Coupar’s Camera

Dundee through the lens of photographer Alex Coupar

Alex Coupar has worked as a photographer since 1955, capturing moments in the lives of people in Dundee and across Scotland, recording the places and events that reflect our history and culture.

This retrospective highlights his work, now held by University of Dundee Archive Services.

Some images dating from mid-1966 and earlier are potentially copyright of DC Thomson & Co Ltd where Alex was employed as a staff photographer.  All other images are copyright of Alex Coupar.  Audio is copyright University of Dundee Archive Services. Nothing to be reproduced without permission

Alex starts his career

Alex tells how he came to be a photographer

Alex’s first camera

Alex talks about the first camera he had

Spanphoto

Alex tells how Spanphoto got started

Alex’s favourite picture

Alex describes his favourite picture