Photography Focus / Summer Internship 2026

Summer Internship 2026 | Elite Podcast Studio (Tampa Bay)

Elite Podcast Studio • Full-time • Odessa, Florida, United States (On-site)

Elite Podcast Studio is Tampa Bay’s premier podcast and content creation facility, built for entrepreneurs, executives, creators, and brands who take their voice seriously.

Inspired by the energy of Dubai and grounded in the principle of Unreasonable Hospitality, we deliver a premium, high-end experience through cinematic sets, professional-grade production, and an environment designed to elevate content at the highest level.

This is not just a studio.

This is where authority is built.

Summer Internship 2026 (Unpaid | Photography Focus)Before you apply, understand this clearly:

This is not a paid internship.

And it is not designed for everyone.

This is a high-performance, in-person opportunity for a small, carefully selected group of individuals who already have a foundation in photography and want to sharpen their skills inside a real-world, high-level environment.

You must have a minimum of 1 year of photography experience to be considered. The more experience you have, the more responsibility and opportunity you will be given.

Portfolio required to apply. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.

You will be working inside a professional content studio alongside:

• Founders

• Executives

• Creators building real brands

• High-level personalities

You are not here to observe.

You are here to capture real content that represents real brands at a high level.

What Makes This DifferentMost internships are entry-level and instructional.

This one is built for individuals who already understand the basics and want to operate in a professional environment.

You will not be doing practice shoots.

You will be responsible for capturing:

• Behind-the-scenes content

• Studio sessions and podcast recordings

• Professional headshots and branding images

• Social media content for clients

• High-end visual assets used for marketing

Your work will directly impact how clients and brands are perceived.

Your Primary Role (Read Carefully)This internship is centered around photography execution and delivery.

Your success here will be measured by your ability to:

• Capture clean, sharp, well-composed images consistently

• Understand and work with studio lighting setups

• Shoot in fast-paced, live recording environments

• Direct or guide subjects when needed

• Select and deliver high-quality final images

• Maintain a professional standard across all work

If you do not already have experience behind the camera, this is not the right fit.

Tools & Skills You’ll Develop• Studio lighting techniques

• Composition and framing in controlled environments

• Event and live-session photography

• Editing and color correction workflows (Lightroom / Photoshop)

• Client-facing shooting experience

• Content creation for social media and brand growth

• Working alongside video production teams

What You’ll Gain• Real-world photography experience (not theory)

• A portfolio of high-level, publishable work

• Exposure to high-end clients and business environments

• Fast skill development under real expectations

• Access to a premium studio environment

• The opportunity to build your own content using the studio

Because in today’s world:

Photography + Content + Personal Brand = Opportunity

And the people who understand how to visually capture attention create leverage for themselves.

Who This Is For• Someone with at least 1 year of photography experience

• The more advanced your skillset, the more you will get out of this

• Strong attention to detail and visual standards

• Takes pride in their work and output

• Coachable, adaptable, and professional

• Comfortable working around high-level clients

• Interested in content, branding, and media

Application Requirements (Read Carefully)To be considered, you must submit:

• A portfolio (website, Google Drive, or PDF)

• Your 5–10 best photos that represent your current skill level

• A short note on your experience and why you want to be in this environment

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Important Details📍 Location: Odessa, FL (Tampa Bay)

📅 Summer 2026

💼 In-person

💰 Compensation: Unpaid (experience + portfolio + studio access)

📸 Studio Preview:

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/a6gd2b2e11kj535vqqa9v/ADRO4rkFgKRoOw4pg7WOLqg?rlkey=cvlyk9klowkjjuuqjtfikqhqp&dl=0

We are only accepting a limited number of interns.

Once spots are filled, applications will close.

If you already have experience and want to operate at a higher level…

Apply or message me directly.

— Roy Kirchner

Entrepreneur | AI & Video Sales Growth Expert

Founder, Elite Podcast Studio