Rachel Morrison

Rachel Morrison (born April 27, 1978, in Massachusetts, USA) is an American cinematographer and director whose work has helped reshape modern Hollywood craft conversations. Known primarily for her camera work, she’s recognized for pairing intimate character detail with bold, cinematic scale.

Morrison made history with her cinematography on Mudbound (2017), becoming the first woman ever nominated for the Academy Award for Best Cinematography. Her collaborations with director Ryan Coogler further cemented her reputation, shooting the acclaimed debut feature Fruitvale Station (2013) and later bringing striking visual texture to the global phenomenon Black Panther (2018).

Expanding beyond the lens, Morrison also stepped into directing, with her feature directorial debut arriving in 2024 with the biographical sports drama The Fire Inside. Alongside her narrative work, she has appeared as herself in notable screen credits including The 4%: Film's Gender Problem, Image Makers: The Adventures of America's Pioneer Cinematographers, and Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter.