Daf Hobson BSC is a British cinematographer whose career has encompassed documentary, television drama, feature films and commercials. He is an Honorary Accredited member of the British Society of Cinematographers.
Hobson began his career in the camera department, working as a film cameraman and camera operator before becoming a Director of Photography. His early work included documentary and factual programmes such as World in Action and Six English Towns.
He established himself as a cinematographer in television during the 1990s, with credits including Family, Bramwell, The Fireboy, Go Now, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall and The Lakes. His work on Family received a BAFTA for Lighting and Photography, while Bramwell and The Lakes also brought recognition for their cinematography.
Hobson's feature-film work included Welcome to Sarajevo (1997) and Suzie Gold (2004). He also photographed second-unit and additional photography on productions including Ali G Indahouse and Millions.
His later television credits included Eureka Street, Sword of Honour, Othello, Early Doors, The Street, The English Harem, Messiah: The Harrowing, The Café, After Hours and Rovers.