Luke Miller(III)

Luke Miller is a multi-talented cinematographer who has strengthened a variety of projects across television and film. Most notably, Luke served as director of photography on the final seasons of Netflix's Grace and Frankie, starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Sam Waterston and Martin Sheen. Luke has been involved with the project since its very first episode, starting as the gaffer. With the instrumental help of the show's original DP Gale Tattersall, he was able to work his way up to cinematographer, a role he served in from season 5 through the finale.

In Grace and Frankie, Luke and his fellow DP worked to achieve the look of a feature comedy, with these legendary actors, on a television schedule. Combining both very natural realistic lighting with portrait-style lighting, Luke was able to ensure that the cast looked as beautiful as possible, and the audience was immersed in the story-world. He also relished the opportunity to work with four legends on a daily basis, and took inspiration from their kindness and generosity to everyone on set. In addition, Luke has previously worked as a gaffer and rigging gaffer on projects of all sizes, from indie projects to tent-pole blockbusters, to prestige TV shows such as Apple TV's The Morning Show starring Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, and Steve Carell. He likes to work very closely with directors to create a united team focused on putting the director's vision on screen. His most notable collaborations have been with Alex Hardcastle, Marta Kauffman, Rebecca Asher, Ken Whittingham, John Hoffman, and Molly McGlynn; and he learned extensively from cinematographers Caleb Deschanel, David Lanzenberg, and Gale Tattersall.

Approaching filmmaking in general from a holistic point of view, Luke believes that all decisions matter to the final product and need to work together in concert, from the aspect ratio, to the lenses, to the set design, wardrobe and props. He prides himself on being a problem solver on set, and works diligently to elevate any project, find the best way to put the director's vision on screen, and offer up additional ideas that are harmonious.

Originally from a small farm town west of Chicago, he currently resides in Los Angeles. When Luke is not on set you'll find him riding his bike up a mountain (sometimes with his daughter in tow), or enjoying a film in the theater he designed and built in his backyard.