Exclusive: Long before cinematographer Roger Deakins earned 15 career Oscars noms, he developed a love for still photography that continues to this day. See his personal photos on sets and off:
Before legendary cinematographer Roger Deakins picked up a movie camera for the first time, the British DP had already discovered a love for still photography. "I used to paint as a kid and I went to art college," says Deakins, who entered a graphic arts program at Bath Academy of Art and was drawn to photography.
"I would hitchhike to Bristol and take pictures," he says, adding, “There was a really great dark room at college, and I forged a key so I worked in there at night."decided to apply to the U.K.'s then-new National Film School. "Most of my photography was very documentary-oriented; it seemed like a good opportunity," he says. "But I didn’t get in the first year.” Still, he visited and even sat down for an interview.
Deakins did just that, and less than a year later, he began to attend the school and set the course for his career. Today, Deakins is considered one of the most influential cinematographers ever, with credits includingDespite all the accolades and a very busy schedule, the 70-year-old DP continues to pursue a passion for still photography that began with "a very cheap camera with a plastic lens."
Here, Deakins has curated stills from his personal collection, some of which were taken during downtime on shoots, others while roaming the U.K.: "I like wandering around with a camera — it's an excuse to observe things."
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