James Stier

Yorkshire based Director of Photography (DOP) & Camera Operator, filming across the UK, USA & Internationally - documentary films, branded content & broadcast. About: Hello, I’m James, a Yorkshire-based cinematographer with a base in Manchester, working across documentaries, broadcast, branded content and short form narrative. My work has been featured on major networks such as Amazon, Netflix, Channel 4, BBC and Sky. I’ve shot for brands such as The Peninsula Hotels, Ilford Photo and Porsche — helping them engage their audiences through authentic, emotionally resonant storytelling with strong narrative/cinematic production value. As a creative problem solver, I’m passionate about developing a project’s visual identity through camera movement, composition and lighting. I thrive on collaboration, supporting colleagues in artistic, technical and logistical decision making — creating work that matters with people who care.