‘Motion and Emotion’ Photo Project

Adam Docker

The Celebrated cinematographer and film director

Shares his rich and intimate collection of portraits at the J/M Gallery, London in October 2024.

‘Motion and Emotion’ is a captivating collection that showcases Docker’s exploration of identity, intimacy and living in the present moment. This collection ranges from intriguing portraits and cultural documentary to hypnotic, conceptual images clutching at the fleeting moments we rarely pause to appreciate.

This collection signifies Docker’s transition from a celebrated cinematographer and film director, with over 25 years of experience, to his debut as a fine art photographer. His film work has allowed him to travel the globe, from the depths of the Amazonian rainforests to over 300 cities worldwide, capturing famous faces and serving the commercial needs of each project. ‘Motion and Emotion’ has allowed Docker to express his personal creative voice, and his heightened appreciation for the small details and seemingly irrelevant moments that remind us of the beauty of our temporal existence.

‘Motion and Emotion’ is heavily influenced by his background in cinematography, working with motion pictures and storytelling through capturing action. He has an intuitive sense for anticipating motion and subtle changes in the expression of mood, whether in a place or upon a face. He delights in breaking the typical rules of photography, injecting dynamism and a powerful sense of kinetic energy into much of his work.

It’s important for me to establish a connection and understanding with the people and places I photograph. I’m looking to capture a story, an energy, a feeling. My approach is organic and fluid; I often shoot unexpected or candid moments, which I hope captures something profound that I am feeling in the moment, a glimpse into an authentic, vulnerable, and human side of the subject matter.

Adam Docker is a distinguished photographer and filmmaker known for his visceral and intriguing images. With a background in cinematography and film direction, Docker has spent over 25 years telling powerful stories around the world from commercial work to award-winning documentaries. He has won photography accolades including Portraits of Humanity and been featured in publications including The British Journal of Photography and The Independent Photographer. ‘Motion and Emotion’ marks his debut as a solo photographer, showcasing his unique ability to capture the ephemeral moments of life.