Director of Photography - Freelance - Los Angeles, CA

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mills jamesColumbus (OH)

Photographers Motion Picture and Video Production

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About the role

We are seeking highly skilled Directors of Photography in the Los Angeles market to collaborate on a project-by-project basis across a growing portfolio of commercial productions. This freelance opportunity is ideal for cinematographers who bring a strong visual perspective, technical expertise, and a collaborative approach to storytelling. You'll partner with our production team and creative leads to deliver high-quality branded content for a range of clients, while maintaining flexibility in your schedule and project selection.

What You'll Do: Collaborate with directors and creative teams to define and execute the visual style of each project Lead all aspects of cinematography, including camera operation, lighting design, and lens selection Translate creative concepts into polished, highquality visual execution Manage camera and lighting crews on set Participate in location scouts and provide input on technical approach and visual opportunities Ensure consistency in image quality, color, and overall look throughout production Work closely with postproduction teams to maintain visual continuity and integrity What You Bring Proven experience as a Director of Photography or cinematographer in commercial, branded, or advertising content Strong reel demonstrating expertise in lighting, composition, and camera movement Deep understanding of digital cinema cameras, lenses, and lighting systems Ability to work efficiently in fastpaced production environments Strong communication and collaboration skills Based in Los Angeles or able to work locally on assigned projects Preferred Experience Experience working on highbudget commercial productions Versatility across shooting styles (studio, location, documentarystyle, tabletop, etc.) Established relationships with Los Angelesbased crews and rental partners Engagement Details Projects are assigned based on fit, availability, and client needs Scope, timeline, and compensation are defined per project Directors of Photography manage their own schedules and availability

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