Gareth Edwards and his small team, featuring DP Oren Soffer, who stepped into the cinematographer role after Greig Fraser had to leave the project to film Dune: Part Two, the crew created a world that is grounded in a way that feels real despite the futuristic elements.
With a minimal crew, great locations, minimal set-ups, and a fantastic VFX team from ILM, Edwards was able to bring his documentary-esque style to the future narrative film with the help of a five-dollar LUTs, a handheld gimbal, and a strong approach to contrast and shadows.
Source: The Creator DP Oren Soffer Creating the Cinematic Language