Paul Cooklin

A master of analogue photography; his images capture fleeting moments in time, with the permanence of film, to last a lifetime and beyond.
— HUF Magazine

Analogue Film Photography.

Paul Cooklin is a renowned British photographer who is celebrated for his dynamic portfolio of documentary, architectural, and travel photography. His work is characterised by a deep commitment to storytelling and an extraordinary ability to evoke emotional depth through his images. Over the course of his career, Cooklin has journeyed across the globe, immersing himself in diverse cultures, exploring breathtaking landscapes, and documenting the intricate human experiences that define them.

Cooklin’s photography stands out due to his masterful use of composition, geometry, and the interplay of light and shadow, enabling him to craft striking and evocative visual narratives. Whether capturing the bustling streets of a vibrant metropolis, the quiet grandeur of architectural marvels, or the serene beauty of remote natural landscapes, his images invite viewers to connect on a profoundly personal level.

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Limited Edition Silver Gelatin & C-Type Photographs

Editions of 10 + 5 APs.
Front: Signature and edition number in pencil.
Back: Ink stamp and pr...

### Paul Cooklin: From Pixels to Film

Before Paul Cooklin became known for his atmospheric analogue photography, he was immersed in a very different world: digital art. In the late 1990s, when the medium was still finding its place in the art world, Cooklin was experimenting with layers of texture, geometry and abstraction on a glowing computer screen. His works were bold, conceptual and often emotionally charged — a visual playground where form and light collided in unexpected ways.

His prolific output didn’t go unnoticed. Cooklin’s digital artworks were licensed through Brand X Pictures (later acquired by Getty Images) and published across five image collections. At the time, the internet was opening up new opportunities for artists, and his work appeared in digital showcases that connected him to an international audience. For Cooklin, those early years represented complete creative freedom: “a blank page of pixels” where anything was possible.

But everything changed when his father handed him a Bronica ETRS medium-format film camera. Cooklin loaded his first roll with excitement — and returned with a batch of under- and over-exposed frames. Still, something about those imperfect negatives drew him in. The texture, the depth,...

2023
Saatchi Art Exhibition - Cinematic B&W Photography

2019
Exhibition, 508 Kings Road, Chelsea, London

2018
Exhibition, 508 Kings Road, Chelsea, London

2017
May - Kings Road Gallery Exhibition
508 Kings Road Gallery, Chelsea, London (Resident Artist)

2015
November - Vortigern Margate Gallery

2014
February - Sea Pictures Gallery Exhibition, Clare, Suffolk

2013
May - 'All the World's a Stage' Gallery Exhibition - Apex Gallery, Bury St. Edmunds
April - 'Through the Lens' - The Gallery Highwaymans Exhibition - Risby, Suffolk


2012
May / August - Group Exhibition, Second Floor Studio Arts, London
April/May - Group Exhibition - Berkeley Gallery, London. Curated by ArtPlatform


2011
November - A collection of images at Gallery 1839, London


2010
June - Fine Art Exhibition - Gallery Violet - Limited Edition Photographic Prints