Cinematographers in London
Vetted London cinematographers for commercials, brand films and narrative work.
6 verified cinematographers and directors of photography in London for commercial, narrative, and documentary work. Review profiles or post a brief.
Verified cinematographers in London
Ricardo MarquesVerifiedFilmmaker & Photographer based in LondonLondon, England, United KingdomI'm Ricardo Marques — a British-Brazilian filmmaker and photographer based in London, with over 15 years behind the…ReelFrom 500/day
Alex BerryVerifiedDirector, DoP, Producer & EditorBeckenham, England, United KingdomAlex is an award winning Filmmaker, Director and Producer with over 12 years experience creating films for a range of…Director of PhotographyReelFrom 500/day
Omari BryanVerifiedFilm Maker, Video ProducerLondon, England, United KingdomVisual Assembly is a London production company. We shoot, light and record video content as a compact crew, and we own…
Lucie CarterVerifiedVideographer and EditorLondon, England, United KingdomMulticam Operator · Film Camera Operator · Studio Camera Operator
Raffaele NocerinoVerifiedGreater London, England, United KingdomI work mostly as DP in a number of formats such as drama, promo, commercial and tv. I've shot a number of short films…From 500/day- Jo MorrisVerifiedLondon, England, United KingdomFilm Camera Operator
Before you hire
Hiring a cinematographer in London
A DP's crew moves a London shoot from a borough's fast lane into its standard tier, and the city's rental houses and studios are where the package comes from. Plan the crew size before the shot list.
Crew size sets the lead time
Westminster's published tiers (each borough sets its own) are defined by headcount: over ten people is standard filming at 15 working days; over 50 with traffic management is 20 to 30 working days; any filming between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. is 30 to 40 working days; more than 70 with road closures is 12 to 16 weeks. Westminster's clock starts when it receives the application fee, not when you submit. Parking bay suspensions start from £51 per bay with ten working days' notice. Inside a studio or a private location, none of this applies.
Rental houses and stages
ARRI Rental UK is in Uxbridge (camera and grip, with a separate lighting operation), VMI is in Acton (camera, lighting and grip, since 1979) and Procam Take 2 is in Park Royal with ARRI, RED and Sony bodies and Cooke, Angenieux, Zeiss and Leitz glass. For a stage, Ealing is the only major studio inside Greater London (five stages, working since 1902); Pinewood, Shepperton, Leavesden and Elstree sit just outside. Your DP will usually arrange the package; ask for it as a separate line.
The DP sets the crew
Brief the cinematographer with a treatment and references and let them size the crew. The profiles on this page include DPs who also direct and produce; say whether you have a director. The UK's screen tax credits exclude advertising and promotional programmes, so there is no relief to build into a brand film's budget. Through White Glove, the project manager coordinates the borough, TfL and Royal Parks paperwork with you.
How hiring works
Two ways to hire a cinematographer in London
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
How do I hire a cinematographer in London?
Post your project on Spexster with your dates, location, and deliverables, and vetted cinematographers in London apply directly — or browse the profiles on this page and invite the ones whose reels fit. Every hire includes contracts, secure escrow payment, and a dedicated project manager at no extra cost.
What does the "Spexster Verified" badge mean?
It means our team has reviewed that professional's portfolio, credits, and professional presence before they can take cinematographer work through the platform. Verification cannot be purchased. Verified professionals display the badge on their profile so you know who has been reviewed.
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 London project — from first call to final deliverable. It's included at no additional fee.
Does Spexster cover the whole London area?
Yes — London listings cover the greater metro area, and crews regularly work across the region. If your shoot is outside the core city, note the exact location in your brief and we'll match accordingly.
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