Artworks by Paul Cooklin

Geometry, Light and Shadows

Paul Cooklin is a British fine art film photographer whose practice centres on analogue film as his primary medium. He creates images that explore the interplay of geometry, light, and shadows across documentary, architectural, and travel photography. His work captures urban energy, architectural forms, and remote landscapes with a focus on authenticity and intention.

Early in his career, Cooklin worked as a digital artist, producing abstract and conceptual images by layering digital photographs into complex compositions. This experience shaped his understanding of geometry and form, which continues to influence his analogue photography.

Cooklin’s transition to film began with a medium-format Bronica ETRS camera, leading him to embrace the tactile qualities of analogue processes such as negative and silver gelatin printing. He values film for its tonal richness and grain, qualities he considers timeless. His diverse body of work reflects a commitment to the hands-on craft of producing individual prints.

His photographs have been featured in prominent publications like TIME Magazine and Italian Vogue, and exhibited internationally, including with Saatchi Art in London. Paul Cooklin’s work remains grounded in a disciplined approach to analogue photography, combining technical skill with a thoughtful exploration of form and light.