Hire a Camera Crew in Tampa
15 Tampa Bay camera operators, camera crews and production companies are listed on ProductionHelp, covering Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater. Compare what each crew shoots, call them directly or open their profile. ProductionHelp charges no booking fees. Rates aren’t published on these listings, so get quotes from a few.
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- Tampa Bay vendors listed: 15 (9 camera and production crews, 6 event, real estate and drone specialists)
- Neighborhoods & cities: Tampa, Ybor City, Channelside, St. Petersburg, Clearwater and nearby Pinellas / Hillsborough spots
- Common jobs: corporate video, commercials, events and weddings, real estate tours, aerial and studio work
- Day rates: not published, ask for quotes
- Film permits: Film Tampa Bay (Hillsborough) and St. Pete-Clearwater Film Commission (Pinellas)
- Updated: October 2026
Tampa camera crews, videographers and production companies
Each of these lists Tampa Bay as its base on ProductionHelp under camera crew or full-service production. Facts below come from their live listings.
Elite Videographer Tampa
Local video and photography for events, real estate and TV commercials in the Tampa area, with ARRI Alexa cameras listed on the profile.
Flare Media Group – Tampa Bay Video Production
Owner-operated Tampa Bay video production company covering commercial and corporate work, with a working area that stretches from Jacksonville to Miami.
Litewave Media – Tampa Video Production
Full-service Tampa and St. Petersburg video company with a 12,000 sq ft studio; credits on the profile include AC/DC’s “Realize,” Summer of Soul and Apple TV’s Pluribus.
Mighty Fine Production Company
Tampa video production and motion graphics studio since 2001, making branded content, corporate videos and animations for Fortune 500s and startups.
Ra Media – Tampa Content Marketing Agency
Tampa content marketing agency that connects brands to audiences through video storytelling.
The Webb Works – Video Productions
Tampa Bay video editing and production studio for HD and 4K legacy videos, studio interviews and commercial crews on location.
Video Production Company Tampa
Full-service Tampa video production company grown from a freelance camera operator base; profile lists Emmy, ADDY and Telly awards plus clients such as NFL, PGA and Netflix.
RedefineU Tampa
On-demand video, photo and social media packages tailored to brand needs, listed as full-service video production in Tampa.
Lightning Bay Productions – Video and Drone services
Ala carte video, web and drone services that scale with the job; based in Tampa.
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Tampa Bay event, real estate and drone specialists
For weddings, property tours or aerial shots around the bay, these vendors focus on one kind of job.
Celebrations of Tampa Bay
Photography and video for weddings and real estate; sister company Tampa Aerial Media handles aerial, promo videos and stock footage.
Lightline Productions
St. Petersburg camera operator and licensed drone pilot specializing in real estate; founder previously produced TV for Bright House.
TourCo360 Media & Marketing
Real estate photography and video across Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Bradenton, Sarasota and Orlando, including HDR stills and dollhouse views.
Tampa Bay Drone Image LLC
Aerial team for real estate marketing, construction progress, event highlights, inspections, thermal imaging and drone lessons.
Tampa Drone Company
FAA-minded commercial drone pilots focused on residential and commercial real estate aerial photography and video around Tampa, Brandon and St. Petersburg.
Tampa Home Photos
Tampa Bay real estate photography and video, including aerial stills and footage for listings.
Tampa camera crew rates
| What you’re booking | Tampa Bay day rate |
|---|---|
| Camera operator (cameraman), one camera | Not published, request quotes |
| Director of photography | Not published, request quotes |
| Two-person film crew, camera and audio | Not published, request quotes |
| Drone operator (FAA Part 107) | Not published, request quotes |
Why no numbers: the Tampa Bay vendors listed here don’t put rates on their ProductionHelp profiles, and we only publish figures we can verify. To see how quotes are usually put together, read what a video production crew costs and day rate vs project rate.
How to hire a cameraman, camera crew or film crew in Tampa
Pin down the job. Give the shoot date, hours, venue, number of cameras, whether you need audio and lighting, and what you want delivered. Say whether the day spans Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater or a mix, since travel across the bay adds time. How to write a video production brief walks through it.
Get two or three quotes from the list above using the same brief. Ask what camera package comes with the crew, how overtime is charged and whether editing is included.
Clear the location. For public property in the City of Tampa, Plant City, Temple Terrace or Hillsborough County, apply through Film Tampa Bay’s free permitting (online FilmApp). Allow at least 5 business days, or 10 for street closures, fire watch or pyro, and have a certificate of insurance ready. For St. Petersburg, Clearwater and the rest of Pinellas County, use the St. Pete-Clearwater Film Commission permits page. Theme parks, stadiums (Raymond James, Tropicana Field area), hotels and private venues need the venue’s own approval. See also video production insurance.
Still choosing between a freelancer and an agency? Compare a camera crew vs a full-service production company, or read how to hire a camera operator.
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Tampa camera crew FAQs
Should I book one cameraman or a full camera crew in Tampa?
Book one cameraman for a simple interview, a short testimonial or a single-camera walk-through. Book a full camera crew when you need lighting, clean sound, two or more cameras, or a director of photography shaping the look, which is common for commercials, convention keynotes and multi-location brand work. Most Tampa Bay companies on this page can scale from one shooter to a larger team, so describe the job and ask what they recommend.
What does a camera crew cost in Tampa?
None of the Tampa Bay vendors on this page publish day rates on ProductionHelp, so we don't quote numbers. Price depends on crew size, hours, camera package, travel across the bay and editing. Send the same brief to two or three vendors and compare their quotes line by line.
Do I need a permit to film in Tampa?
For most commercial shoots on public property in the City of Tampa, Plant City, Temple Terrace or Hillsborough County, yes. Film Tampa Bay handles free one-stop permitting for those jurisdictions. Plan on at least 5 business days for a standard request, or 10 business days if you need street closures, fire watch, pyro or similar support. A certificate of insurance naming the correct jurisdiction is required before approval.
What about filming in St. Petersburg or Clearwater?
Commercial filming on public property across Pinellas County's 24 municipalities goes through the St. Pete-Clearwater Film Commission. Allow about 5 business days for a complete application with insurance, or 10 business days when you need police, fire, marine or reserved parking support. Beaches, the Pier and downtown streets each have their own rules, so confirm the location early.
Which Tampa Bay vendors also shoot drone footage?
Elite Videographer Tampa, Lightning Bay Productions, Celebrations of Tampa Bay, Lightline Productions, TourCo360, Tampa Bay Drone Image, Tampa Drone Company and Tampa Home Photos list drone or aerial work on their profiles. Ask any commercial pilot for an FAA Part 107 certificate before the shoot.
Is there a Spanish-speaking camera crew in Tampa?
Most Tampa Bay profiles on ProductionHelp do not list language skills. Ask about Spanish or bilingual crew when you request a quote, especially for community interviews or Spanish-language deliverables.
How do I list my Tampa video company on ProductionHelp?
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Updated October 2026.