Sarah Jenkins is a professional Director of Photography with a diploma from the National Film and Television School (NFTS) and 12 years of set experience. She specializes in large-sensor camera systems and architectural lighting design. Sarah currently shoots high-end corporate documentaries and commercials across the UK.
Sarah Jenkins is a technically gifted and artistically driven Director of Photography who has spent the last 12 years shaping the visual language of British documentaries and commercials. After graduating with distinction from the prestigious National Film and Television School (NFTS), she cut her teeth working as a camera assistant on feature films before transitioning to principal photography for high-end corporate clients. Sarah possesses deep technical knowledge of industry-leading camera systems, including Arri Alexa, Red Komodo, and the Sony Cinema Line, and offers unbiased advice on rental gear selection. Her expertise extends to complex lighting environments, mastering the use of HMI and LED fixtures to create cinematic imagery in challenging locations like cramped London offices or grey exterior days. She writes passionately about the physics of optics, explaining how lens choices—from anamorphic to vintage spherical—impact audience perception and brand authority. Sarah's articles are designed to help videographers and clients understand the 'why' behind technical choices, demystifying concepts like sensor size, dynamic range, and dual-native ISO. She is a strong advocate for practical effects over digital fixes and teaches workshops on maintaining focus and composition in dynamic shooting scenarios.