cinematographer
noun
cin·e·ma·tog·ra·pher
ˌsi-nə-mə-ˈtä-grə-fər 
: a specialist in cinematography
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It is captured by either a human photographer or a human cinematographer.
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Peter White, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
Triple Oscar-winning cinematographer Vittorio Storaro is set to be honored with a special prize by Italy’s David di Donatello Awards in tandem with Rome’s Cinecittà Studios during the upcoming edition of the country’s top film prizes.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
Our cinematographer, Oscar Jimenez, can talk for an hour on camera, looks, and lenses.
—Daren Smith, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2026
Kimberly Jeffries is an underwater cinematographer and photographer based in Hawai’i, known for her work in marine conservation and diving.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
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Peter White, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
Triple Oscar-winning cinematographer Vittorio Storaro is set to be honored with a special prize by Italy’s David di Donatello Awards in tandem with Rome’s Cinecittà Studios during the upcoming edition of the country’s top film prizes.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
Our cinematographer, Oscar Jimenez, can talk for an hour on camera, looks, and lenses.
—Daren Smith, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2026
Kimberly Jeffries is an underwater cinematographer and photographer based in Hawai’i, known for her work in marine conservation and diving.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Cinematographer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cinematographer. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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