Sam Taylor-Johnson
Film director · 3 films (2015–2024)
Sam Taylor-Johnson is a director whose work here spans Fifty Shades of Grey (2015) to Back to Black (2024), across drama and romance. 2 of those films were photographed by Seamus McGarvey. All 290 frames from 3 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
Sam Taylor-Johnson is an English director and producer. She is best known for directing the films Nowhere Boy (2009), Fifty Shades of Grey (2015), and Love You More (2008).
Born 4 March 1967 · London, England, UK
Directing style
Taylor-Johnson constructs intimate, character-driven dramas through a reliance on eye-level medium shots and closeups, utilizing a shallow depth of field to isolate subjects within their environments. Her scenes are predominantly set in interior spaces at night, illuminated by practical fixtures, windows, and natural sunlight to evoke lonely, nostalgic, and romantic moods. The visual atmosphere is defined by a cool, desaturated color grade contrasted against a palette of deep slate, warm amber, and earthy browns.
Awards
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire · 2011
Films directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson
About Sam Taylor-Johnson
When was Sam Taylor-Johnson born?
Sam Taylor-Johnson was born on 4 March 1967 in London, England, UK.
What films has Sam Taylor-Johnson directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 3 of them: Fifty Shades of Grey (2015), Back to Black (2024) and Nowhere Boy.
What awards has Sam Taylor-Johnson won?
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (2011).
Search every frame of Sam Taylor-Johnson’s films
All 290 indexed frames from 3 films directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.