Jamie Cairney BSC is an award-winning British cinematographer and Director of Photography recognised for his work across television drama, comedy, documentary, and feature film.
Beginning his career in television camera departments, Cairney progressed through the ranks to become a highly respected Director of Photography, bringing a wealth of experience and a thoughtful visual approach to every project. His cinematography is characterised by its versatility, combining naturalistic lighting, expressive camera movement, and carefully crafted compositions to support the tone and themes of each production.
Cairney’s acclaimed credits include the Netflix series Sex Education, Channel 4’s Flowers, and the BBC comedy-drama Detectorists. His work on these productions has earned industry recognition, including multiple Guild of Television Camera Professionals (GTC) Awards for Excellence: for Sex Education in 2020, Flowers in 2017, and Detectorists in 2016.
His extensive television portfolio also includes projects such as Doctor Who, Joy, Gossip Girl, Get Gotti, Anthony, Criminal, Don’t Forget the Driver, and Death to 2021, demonstrating his ability to move between genres ranging from comedy and drama to documentary and large-scale productions.