Moviegoers the world over are familiar with the work of this legendary cinematographer (Blade Runner 2049 and 191 7, to name but two), but his personal, documentary photographs are less well-known. His monograph Byways has deservedly won acclaim for his perceptive and poetic images of ordinary places and people. Our exclusive O&A sheds light on Deakins' creative individuality with both still and motion picture cameras.