Hire a Camera Crew in Atlanta
To hire a camera crew in Atlanta, compare the 18 local production companies, camera operators and drone teams listed below and contact them directly. Ten are full camera and production crews, and eight are wedding, real estate or aerial specialists. ProductionHelp charges no booking fee. None of these listings publish rates, so ask a few of them for quotes.
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- Vendors listed: 18 (10 camera and production crews, 8 wedding, real estate and drone specialists)
- Areas covered: Downtown, Midtown, Buckhead, West Midtown, the Beltline, Decatur and metro suburbs like Alpharetta and Marietta
- Common jobs: commercials, corporate and training video, music videos, conferences and livestreams, weddings, real estate and aerial footage
- Day rates: not published, ask for quotes
- Film permits: City of Atlanta Office of Film & Entertainment (FilmApp). Outside city limits, check with the county’s Camera Ready liaison.
- Updated: October 2026
Atlanta camera operators, videographers and production crews
All of these list an Atlanta base on ProductionHelp under camera crew or full-service production. Each summary is drawn from the vendor’s own profile.
Atlanta Video
Making media for local, regional and national clients since 1976, which the listing says makes it Atlanta’s oldest video production company. Work runs from training films and web series to sizzle reels and broadcast-quality ad campaigns.
McIntosh Bros Atlanta Video Production
Award-winning company that handles directing, producing, editing and camera operation. The profile names Google, Under Armour and Sprite as clients and cites more than 20 years of video storytelling.
Bolt Entertainment
Atlanta-based film and television production company that works from pre-production through post and covers the whole state, including Alpharetta, Augusta, Columbus and Macon.
Even Tide Productions, LLC.
Corporate video team for marketing and social content, event highlight reels, conferences, training videos, livestreamed events and drone footage. Clients range from small organizations to Fortune 500 companies.
Killshot Media – Video Production Company
Cinematic commercials, documentary-style pieces and narrative films for brands, plus music videos for independent artists of any genre. Productions scale to the budget and start with a discovery call.
SeanG Productions
Event video and corporate, promotional, testimonial and training videos, along with branded and social content for marketing teams, agencies and small businesses.
Atlanta Video Production Company
Handles filming, editing and post for corporate videos, commercials, music videos and weddings. Based in the city and also serves the surrounding area.
Mann Robinson Studios
Film and TV production company on the Atlanta Beltline with 12k sq ft of sound stages and white and green screen walls. Credits on the profile include features released on Amazon Prime, BET+ and Tubi, plus TV commercials and reality shows.
LocalEyes Video Production Atlanta
National B2B video company headquartered in California with a full-service Atlanta office and dedicated local crews. It makes testimonial, product, brand, event and explainer videos for mid-market and enterprise teams.
Atlanta Video Editors
An editing house that also films. It covers documentaries, weddings, sporting events, training videos and corporate promos, and refers out any job it can’t take on.
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Atlanta wedding, real estate and drone specialists
These vendors focus on one kind of job: wedding films, listing photos and video, or aerial work over the city and the suburbs.
McIntosh Bros Weddings
The wedding arm of McIntosh Bros. Its film and photo team has covered the greater Atlanta area for over a decade, and the listing says videos are fully edited within two weeks of the event.
Atlanta Drone
Emmy-nominated aerial cinematography teams for film, TV, music videos, commercials and live events. Pilots are listed as IATSE Local 479 members with FAA Part 107 and Part 61 certificates.
Atlanta Drone Photography
FAA Part 107 pilots, insured and bonded, flying aerial photo and video for real estate, land sites, weddings, concerts and corporate events.
Atlanta Drone Pro
Insured, FAA-certified pilots with a home base in Atlanta who work across the Southeast. They shoot job-site photos and video and also do thermal imaging of buildings and solar panels.
Atlanta Photo & Drone
Real estate photos and video for property listings. The listing says drone photos and video come at no extra cost when you order photos or video.
Atlanta Drone Services
FAA Part 107 licensed pilots for photography, video and inspection jobs anywhere in the Atlanta area.
Atlanta Aerials, LLC: Drone Services
Low-altitude aerial cinematography, photography and mapping by an FAA Part 107 certified remote pilot.
PDS Media / Professional Drone Services – Atlanta
FAA-certified, insured aerial video and photo company with bases in Nashville, Atlanta and Albuquerque. Aircraft on the profile include the DJI Inspire 3 with a Zenmuse X9 and the Freefly Alta 8 and Alta X.
What Atlanta camera crews charge
| Role | Atlanta day rate |
|---|---|
| Camera operator (cameraman) with one camera | Not published, request quotes |
| Director of photography with lighting package | Not published, request quotes |
| Small film crew (camera, sound, grip) | Not published, request quotes |
| Drone pilot (FAA Part 107) | Not published, request quotes |
| Event or wedding camera operator | Not published, request quotes |
Why the table is blank: none of the Atlanta profiles above list prices, and we only print numbers we can check. To learn how crews build a quote, read what it actually costs to hire a camera operator and day rate vs project rate.
How to hire a cameraman, camera crew or film crew in Atlanta
Write a one-page brief. List the date, call time, address, number of cameras, audio and lighting needs and what you want delivered. Say whether you need gear such as a Steadicam, gimbal or drone. Traffic on the Downtown Connector and I-285 can eat an hour, so note load-in times and parking. Our guide to writing a production brief has a template.
Send it to two or three crews from the lists above. Ask what camera package is included, how overtime and travel are billed, who owns the footage and whether editing is part of the price.
Clear your location. Inside the city, apply through FilmApp Atlanta. The City of Atlanta Office of Film & Entertainment permit steps walk through insurance (at least $1 million in liability), the application and the notices of filming you hand to neighbors, usually 5 to 7 business days before you shoot. Fees and timing are on the city’s ATL311 film permit page. For other cities and counties, look up the local liaison in the Georgia Camera Ready directory. Two examples are Marietta and Sandy Springs. Private venues such as stadiums, hotels and the convention center also need their own written OK. See video production insurance before you sign anything.
Not sure whether you need a freelancer or an agency? Read camera crew vs full-service production company, or see how to hire an event video crew.
Planning a corporate shoot here? Our Atlanta corporate video locations guide covers five top places to film and the permits each one needs. Need a full production company instead? Compare Atlanta corporate video production companies.
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Atlanta camera crew FAQs
Do I need one cameraman or a full camera crew in Atlanta?
One cameraman is enough for a talking-head interview, a short social clip or simple event coverage. Hire a full camera crew when the shoot needs a director of photography, lighting and grip, a sound mixer or more than one camera. That is typical for commercials, conference keynotes at large venues and branded films. Several companies on this page, such as Atlanta Video, McIntosh Bros and Bolt Entertainment, list full-service production, so you can start small and add crew as the plan grows.
How much does it cost to hire a camera crew in Atlanta?
The Atlanta vendors on this page do not publish day rates on their ProductionHelp profiles, so we do not quote numbers. Your price will depend on crew size, shoot hours, the camera and lighting package, travel and parking, and whether editing is included. Send the same written brief to two or three crews and compare the quotes line by line.
Do I need a film permit to shoot in Atlanta?
Inside City of Atlanta limits, commercial filming needs a permit from the Mayor’s Office of Film and Entertainment, especially on public property or with street or sidewalk closures, stunts, effects or night lighting in residential areas. Filming First Amendment activity such as rallies and protests on public property does not need one. You apply through FilmApp. The application fee is $100, or $25 for students. Processing takes at least 5 business days, and you need at least $1 million in liability insurance.
What if my location is outside the City of Atlanta?
The Georgia Film Office does not issue permits. Rules depend on who owns the location and which city or county it is in. Most filming in Georgia is permit-free, but some cities, such as Marietta and Sandy Springs, have their own applications. Each county has a Camera Ready liaison who can tell you the local rules.
Which Atlanta vendors shoot drone footage?
Even Tide Productions lists drone video alongside its corporate work. Atlanta Drone, Atlanta Drone Photography, Atlanta Drone Pro, Atlanta Photo & Drone, Atlanta Drone Services, Atlanta Aerials and PDS Media are aerial specialists. Ask any pilot for their FAA Part 107 certificate and proof of insurance, and check airspace early, since parts of the metro sit near Hartsfield-Jackson and other airports.
Can I hire an Atlanta camera operator for a wedding or event?
Yes. McIntosh Bros Weddings and Atlanta Video Production Company list wedding and special-event video work. SeanG Productions and Even Tide Productions list event coverage, conferences and livestreams for businesses.
How do I get my Atlanta video company listed on ProductionHelp?
Listing is free. Submit your company, choose categories such as Camera Operators / Videographers or Drone / Aerial DP, and add your city, reel and the kinds of jobs you take.
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Updated October 2026.