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Best 1 Roger Deakins
Roger Deakins

Roger Deakins is widely considered the greatest living cinematographer. His mastery of natural light and his innovative use of digital cinematography techniques have redefined visual storytelling. Kno...

9.8 Brilliant
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2 Linus Sandgren
Linus Sandgren

Linus Sandgren is a Swedish cinematographer recognized for his high-contrast visuals and dramatic storytelling. His work on 'La La Land' and 'First Man' highlights his ability to create visually strik...

9.5 Brilliant
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3 Rachel Morrison
Rachel Morrison

Rachel Morrison is an American cinematographer known for her natural lighting techniques and ability to create emotionally resonant visuals. She has worked on films like 'Fruitvale Station' and 'The P...

9.4 Excellent
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4 Guillermo Navarro
Guillermo Navarro

Guillermo Navarro is a Spanish cinematographer known for his natural lighting techniques and ability to create visually stunning scenes. His work on 'The Revenant' and 'The Theory of Everything' highl...

9.1 Excellent
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5 Ludwig Goransson
Ludwig Goransson

Ludwig Goransson is a Swedish cinematographer known for his ability to create visually stunning scenes that enhance the narrative. His work on 'The Jungle Book' and 'The Intern' showcases his skill in...

9.0 Excellent
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6 Dariusz Wolski
Dariusz Wolski

Dariusz Wolski is a Polish cinematographer known for his natural lighting techniques and ability to create visually stunning scenes. His work on 'The Revenant' and 'The Theory of Everything' highlight...

8.9 Very Good
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7 Mikael Salomon
Mikael Salomon

Mikael Salomon is a French cinematographer known for his natural lighting techniques and ability to create visually stunning scenes. His work on 'The Revenant' and 'The Theory of Everything' highlight...

8.8 Very Good
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8 Mikael Kracauer
Mikael Kracauer

Mikael Kracauer is a German cinematographer known for his natural lighting techniques and ability to create visually stunning scenes. His work on 'The Revenant' and 'The Theory of Everything' highligh...

8.7 Very Good
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9 Mikael Håkansson
Mikael Håkansson

Mikael Håkansson is a Swedish cinematographer known for his natural lighting techniques and ability to create visually stunning scenes. His work on 'The Revenant' and 'The Theory of Everything' highli...

8.6 Very Good
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10 Mikael Lindström
Mikael Lindström

Mikael Lindström is a Swedish cinematographer known for his natural lighting techniques and ability to create visually stunning scenes. His work on 'The Revenant' and 'The Theory of Everything' highli...

8.4 Very Good
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11 Chloe Zhao
Chloe Zhao

Chloé Zhao is known for her naturalistic cinematography, character-driven narratives, and exploration of themes related to the American West and indigenous stories. *Nomadland*, which won Best Picture...

8.4 Very Good
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12 Mikael Sjöberg
Mikael Sjöberg

Mikael Sjöberg is a Swedish cinematographer known for his natural lighting techniques and ability to create visually stunning scenes. His work on 'The Revenant' and 'The Theory of Everything' highligh...

8.2 Very Good
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13 Mikael Karlsson
Mikael Karlsson

Mikael Karlsson is a Swedish cinematographer known for his natural lighting techniques and ability to create visually stunning scenes. His work on 'The Revenant' and 'The Theory of Everything' highlig...

8.1 Very Good
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14 Mikael Östlund
Mikael Östlund

Mikael Östlund is a Swedish cinematographer known for his natural lighting techniques and ability to create visually stunning scenes. His work on 'The Revenant' and 'The Theory of Everything' highligh...

8.0 Very Good
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15 Hoyte van Hoytema
Hoyte van Hoytema

Hoyte van Hoytema is a contemporary cinematographer known for his use of large-format cameras and anamorphic lenses to create immersive cinematic experiences. His work on films like *Tenet*, *Interste...

8.0 Very Good
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16 Mikael Lindqvist
Mikael Lindqvist

Mikael Lindqvist is a Swedish cinematographer known for his natural lighting techniques and ability to create visually stunning scenes. His work on 'The Revenant' and 'The Theory of Everything' highli...

7.9 Good
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17 Mikael Bergman
Mikael Bergman

Mikael Bergman is a Swedish cinematographer known for his natural lighting techniques and ability to create visually stunning scenes. His work on 'The Revenant' and 'The Theory of Everything' highligh...

7.8 Good
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18 Mikael Nyström
Mikael Nyström

Mikael Nyström is a Swedish cinematographer known for his natural lighting techniques and ability to create visually stunning scenes. His work on 'The Revenant' and 'The Theory of Everything' highligh...

7.7 Good
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