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Camera Operators

Hire a freelance or permanent camera operator from Creativepool's global creative community. Every profile here is ranked by a weekly composite of portfolio depth, client recommendations, recent activity and editorial standing - so the strongest current camera operators surface first, not whoever joined earliest.

How to choose

Shortlist on portfolio, not job title.

Start from the brief, not the job title. Shortlist three to five camera operators whose portfolio shows work in your sector and at your level of polish, check they have been active recently, then message them directly or send one structured brief to all of them at once.

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Frequently asked questions

01What does a camera operator do?

The scope of a camera operator varies by individual, so the portfolio is the best guide to fit - look for projects close to your brief in sector, format and ambition rather than relying on the job title alone.

02Should I hire a freelance or permanent camera operator?

Freelancers suit defined projects, overflow and specialist one-offs; permanent hires suit ongoing work and team continuity. Many camera operators on Creativepool are open to both - each profile states availability and the type of work they take.

03How do I choose the right camera operator?

Shortlist on portfolio relevance first, then check recent activity, client recommendations and ratings. Brief two or three candidates with the same outline so you can compare approach, timeline and rate fairly.

04How are camera operators ranked on this page?

By a weekly-refreshed composite of editorial standing, portfolio depth, engagement, client recommendations and recent activity - so active, well-regarded camera operators appear first.

05How do I get listed as a camera operator?

Create a Creativepool profile, set your role and availability, and upload your strongest work. Listings are free; an active, complete profile with client recommendations ranks higher.

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Owner at Lightning Strike Media Productions, Wilts

#2 ranked Camera Operator

  • Camera Operator, Underwater Specialist, Video Editor
  • Oxford: United Kingdom, Bristol: United Kingdom, London: United Kingdom
  • Salisbury, Wilts: United Kingdom
  • Looking for work

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Director of Photography at SELF, ile de france

#7 ranked Camera Operator

  • Camera Operator, Cinematographer, Director of Photography
  • Paris: France, Berlin: Germany
  • Paris, ile de france: France
  • Looking for work

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Video Editor, Pančevo

  • Audio Manager, Camera Operator, Video Editor
  • Pančevo, Steyr, Zagreb: Croatia (Hrvatska)
  • Pančevo: Serbia (Republic of)
  • Looking for work


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Photographer at Lorentz Gullachsen Photographer, Warwickshire

  • Art Director, Photographer, Camera Operator
  • London: United Kingdom, Stratford on Avon, Birmingham: United Kingdom
  • Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire: United Kingdom
  • Looking for work
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