{"id":137857,"date":"2020-09-09T07:50:09","date_gmt":"2020-09-09T12:50:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=137857"},"modified":"2020-09-09T07:50:09","modified_gmt":"2020-09-09T12:50:09","slug":"rachel-morrison-cinematographer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/rachel-morrison-cinematographer\/","title":{"rendered":"The Precise and Expressive Cinematography of Rachel Morrison"},"content":{"rendered":"

With a keen eye for detail, Rachel Morrison\u2019s cinematography brought the dark realities of the Mississippi Delta and the majesty of Wakanda to life.<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s been several years since we highlighted Rachel Morrison<\/a> as one of the best up-and-coming cinematographers<\/a> to watch (back in 2016), when the AFI MFA graduate was coming off the heels of her first acclaimed trio of films:\u00a0Fruitvale Station<\/a><\/em>, Cake<\/a>,<\/em> and Dope<\/a><\/em>. She\u2019s since gone on to earn an Academy Award nomination for Best Cinematography for her work on Mudbound<\/em><\/a> (making her the first woman ever to receive the distinction).<\/p>\n

Oh, and she was also tasked by Director Ryan Coogler<\/a> to helm the cinematography for the highly acclaimed mega-blockbuster Black Panther<\/em><\/a>, so it\u2019s probably safe to say that Rachel Morrison is no longer an up-and-comer \u2014 she\u2019s arrived.<\/p>\n

But, how has Rachel Morrison\u2019s cinematography evolved over the years? From a photography background, to her first foray into indie filmmaking, and into her recent success on some of the biggest features and franchises currently spotlighted, let\u2019s dive into the hallmarks, traits, and looks of Rachel Morrison\u2019s unique craft and style.<\/p>\n

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A Photographer\u2019s Mindset<\/h3>\n