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JOSEPH TOMBLESON

I’m a cinematographer with a deep appreciation for the craft of visual storytelling. From the first time I picked up a camera, I was hooked on the idea of using light, movement, and framing to create emotion and meaning.

 

Over the years, I’ve worked on a wide range of projects including narrative films, documentaries, music videos, branded content, and commercials. I’ve come to love the variety and creativity that each new production brings. No two shoots are the same, and that’s part of what keeps me excited about this work.

I approach every project with the goal of helping bring a director’s or client’s vision to life in the most visually compelling way possible. Whether that means embracing a naturalistic, handheld style or building something more stylised and cinematic, I adapt my tools and techniques to match the story and tone. I always value collaboration, clear communication, and a positive, focused atmosphere on set.

I’m always open to connecting with other creatives, whether you’re looking for a DP for your next project or just want to talk ideas. Let’s chat!

My journey into  cinematography didn’t start with a huge, laid out plan. I still remember the first time I started filming, just experimenting with shots on an old camera. What began as casual playing around turned into something that I wanted to pursue. I found myself fascinated how light moved through a frame, how changing a lens or shifting the angle could completely transform the emotion of a scene.

In the early days, I taught myself everything I could, watching behind-the-scenes footage, breaking down my favourite films, and shooting as often as possible. I’d volunteer on sets, collaborate with friends on passion projects, and take on any opportunity that gave me hands-on experience. Every shoot, no matter how small, taught me something new about storytelling, about technical craft, about working with people. Those moments were my foundations.

Eventually, I started building a portfolio, taking on bigger projects, and developing a style of my own. I realised that what drew me to cinematography was creating beautiful images and using my ability to shape feeling and narrative through an image.

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