How do photographers get that cinematic look in their images?

[Teal Sparrow]

I keep seeing photos online that look cinematic and dramatic, almost like stills from a movie. Mine never come out like that. Is it editing, lighting, or something else?

[Luca76]

It is a mix of lighting and color grading more than the camera itself.

[Undertaker00]

Composition plays a huge role especially framing and depth.

[Glenn]

A lot of that look comes from editing tones and contrast carefully.

[Cass_9]

Shooting with intention rather than random shots helps a lot.