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Director of Photography - Freelance - Los Angeles, CA

Director of Photography - Freelance - Los Angeles, CA

Mills James Inc

Columbus, OH • Remote

$64.25 - $72.75/hr

Contractor

Posted 19 days ago


Mills James rating

5.5

Company rating: 5.5 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

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
  • To Be Considered, Please Submit

  • Reel / portfolio
  • Resume or credits list
  • Gear familiarity (optional, but encouraged)
  • Brief introduction highlighting relevant experience