Cinematographers in Atlanta
Vetted Atlanta cinematographers for commercials, brand films and narrative work.
4 verified cinematographers and directors of photography in Atlanta for commercial, narrative, and documentary work. Review profiles or post a brief.
Verified cinematographers in Atlanta
Willie FreemanVerifiedVideographer/Video EditorAtlanta, Georgia, United StatesHi, my name is Willie... I'm a Videographer and Video Editor with 8+ years of Video Production experience including…Reel
Matthew CrumVerifiedOwner/ ProducerAtlanta, Georgia, United StatesMatt Crum is an accomplished director of photography as well as editor and motion graphics artist. He is the founder of…ReelFrom 1200/day
Christian WallaceVerifiedDirector/CinematographerAtlanta, Georgia, United StatesChristian got his start working behind the scenes for Magical Elves (Top Chef) in 2009 where he learned multiple skill…ReelFrom 750/day- Ben LoeckenVerifiedDirectorAtlanta, Georgia, United StatesFrom 2000/day
Before you hire
Hiring a cinematographer in Atlanta
Atlanta's DPs work in a market built by fifteen years of series and features. For a brand film that means network-standard crew and a calendar you have to respect.
Permits for the crew footprint
A cinematographer's shoot comes with a gaffer, a grip, a camera assistant and a truck, and in the City of Atlanta any of it on public property needs a permit through FilmApp with a minimum of five business days. Private property, including a stage, needs none. The city distributes a Good Neighbor policy with each permit and notifies residents and businesses ahead of the day. Outside the city limits, Sandy Springs, Decatur, Doraville, Fayetteville and the counties each run their own permits.
Stages, gear and the people who run them
You will not need Trilith's stages or Tyler Perry's for a brand film, but the DPs on this page work in the market those stages created, and the gear is here because of them: Keslow Camera's branch on North Avenue, PC&E on DeFoor Hills Road with camera, lighting, grip and soundstages. Your DP will usually arrange the package through their preferred house; ask for it as a separate line on the quote.
The calendar is the constraint
Atlanta's key crew are in demand from the series and features that fill the stages, so lock your cinematographer and key crew before you lock locations, and brief them with a treatment or script. The profiles on this page include DPs who also direct; say in the brief whether you have a director. The Georgia tax credit does not apply to a brand shoot (it needs $500,000 of qualified spend), so do not build it into the budget.
How hiring works
Two ways to hire a cinematographer in Atlanta
Step 1
Post a job or send a brief
Share the dates, location, deliverables and budget range. Vetted cinematographers apply, or White Glove shortlists for you.
Step 2
Review vetted talent
Every professional on Spexster is vetted before appearing: a real, working professional whose portfolio, credits and professional presence have been reviewed. No paid placement.
Step 3
Hire, with the admin handled
Contracts run through the platform and payment runs through secure escrow, released when the work is delivered. With White Glove, a dedicated project manager runs the production end to end at no extra fee.
Frequently asked questions
What should my brief include to get the best cinematographer matches in Atlanta?
Shoot dates (or a window), the location, the deliverables you need, your budget range, and any must-haves like specific camera platforms or styles. A clear brief gets sharper matches and faster responses. Not sure yet? Send what you have — we'll help you scope it.
How is Spexster different from directories like ProductionHUB?
Directories list anyone who pays to be featured and verify nothing. Spexster vets every professional and then manages your project end to end — briefings, contracts, logistics, and escrow payments — through our included White Glove service. It's a production partner, not a listings site.
What does White Glove production management include?
A dedicated project manager who handles cinematographer sourcing, technical briefings, contracts, scheduling, logistics, and secure escrow payment for your Atlanta project — from first call to final deliverable. It's included at no additional fee.
Can Spexster support a full production in Atlanta, not just one hire?
Yes. Through White Glove, Spexster assembles full crews — director, DP, sound, lighting, and post — and coordinates the production end to end. Many clients come to us for a single cinematographer and end up running the whole shoot through the platform.
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