In November 2009 I was contacted by TIME magazine about acquiring a license to use one of my photographic images in their December issue. I was also in need of images for another publication so I offered to fly to Cuba to attempt to capture the essence of the Latin spirit. I arrived in Cuba in February of 2010.
In addition to fulfilling the assignment I created Cuba on Film, a book comprised of 95 full page photographs, all of which were originally shot on 35mm and medium format film..
The following photos are a sample of the spirit, soul and flow of Cuba, a culture set back in time vibrating with a heart, soul and rhythm like no other country in the world.
Dog on Balcony, Old Havana, Cuba, 2010
© Paul Cooklin
Street Lights, Havana, Cuba, 2010
© Paul Cooklin
Walkway, Malecon, Havana, Cuba, 2010
© Paul Cooklin
Fruit & Veg Seller, Havana Market, Cuba 2010
© Paul Cooklin
Sleeping Dog, Courtyard, Havana, Cuba 2010
© Paul Cooklin
After the Rain, Old Havana, Cuba, 2010
© Paul Cooklin
Old Havana, Cuba, 2010
© Paul Cooklin
Lifeguard Tower, Santa Maria Beach, Havana, Cuba, 2010
© Paul Cooklin
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- Street Children, Old Havana, Cuba © Paul Cooklin
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- Old Havana, Cuba © Paul Cooklin
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- Waves, Santa Maria Beach, Havana, Cuba © Paul Cooklin
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- 117 Malecon, Havana, Cuba 2010 © Paul Cooklin
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- Cuban Barber Shop, Old Havana, Cuba, 2010 © Paul Cooklin
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- Art Deco House, Santa Maria Beach, Havana, Cuba © Paul Cooklin
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- Street Workman, Old Havana, Cuba, 2010 © Paul Cooklin
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- Rain 1, Havana, Cuba © Paul Cooklin
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- Rain III, Havana, Cuba, 2010 © Paul Cooklin
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- Street Lights, Havana, Cuba © Paul Cooklin
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- Malecon Harbour, Havana, Cuba, 2010 © Paul Cooklin
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- Deserted Street, Havana, Cuba, 2010 © Paul Cooklin
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- Raffia-Style Parasol, Santa Maria Beach, Havana, Cuba © Paul Cooklin
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- View from Havana Lighthouse, Cuba © Paul Cooklin
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- Santa Maria Beach, Havana, Cuba © Paul Cooklin
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- Merchant Ship, Havana Harbour, Havana, Cuba © Paul Cooklin
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- Ruin, Santa Maria Beach, Havana, Cuba, 2010 © Paul Cooklin
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- Pastel Shades, Old Havana, Cuba © Paul Cooklin
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- The Jesuits Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Havana, Cuba © Paul Cooklin
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- Old Havana, Cuba © Paul Cooklin
Photo Credits
All Photographs Are © Paul Cooklin
Paul Cooklin Photographer Bio
“In our digital world of ‘instant everything’ which is mostly mass produced, Paul Cooklin is drawn to analogue film and traditional darkroom printing. His preference for film over digital also derives from the nostalgic and timeless ‘look’ of black and white film, with it’s tonal qualities and grain. He is also drawn to the rules of the negative and the traditional printing methods which he finds more rewarding due to the hands-on approach needed to make an individual silver gelatin print.
Cooklin’s body of work consists of an eclectic collection of prints, spanning various photographic genres which have featured in numerous publications, including TIME magazine, and are represented by fine art publishers and galleries worldwide.”
Website: Paul Cooklin Fine Art Film Photography
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