With ‘Mudbound’ and ‘Black Panther,’ Oscar-nominated cinematographer Rachel Morrison has already made history

A mere two months in, and it’s already been a career-boosting, history-making year for cinematographer Rachel Morrison.

In January, she became the first woman ever nominated for a cinematography Oscar for her work on Dee Rees’ 1940s-set period drama, “Mudbound.”

In February, her ability to bring…