About Vinod Illampally

Vinod Illampally is an Indian cinematographer dedicated to the art of sensitive, story-first visuals and clean, naturalistic lighting. With a versatile portfolio spanning feature films, branded content, and documentaries, he masterfully blends strong composition with fluid camera movement to elevate both narrative rhythm and on-screen performance. Whether leading large-scale multi-camera units or operating lean, handheld setups, Vinod collaborates intimately with directors and production designers to build a cohesive visual language—guiding projects from initial look-books and technical lighting plans through to precise on-set execution and color-managed post-production. Based in India and available for projects nationwide, he brings a disciplined yet intuitive eye to every frame, ensuring that the technology of the lens always serves the soul of the story.