Robert Half is hiring: Professional Photographer in Panama City

Commercial Photographer / Videographer (Drone + Destination Content)Location: 30A / Emerald Coast, FloridaDuration: Project-Based ContractStart Date: Immediate / As early as MondayProject OverviewWe are seeking a highly creative Photographer/Videographer to develop premium visual content along Florida's Emerald Coast, beginning with the 30A corridor (Rosemary Beach, Seaside, Alys Beach, WaterColor, Inlet Beach, and surrounding areas).The objective is to elevate brand impact through cinematic quality and emotional destination storytelling, moving away from standard, technical documentation. This project will serve as a pilot initiative with additional geographic opportunities expected throughout the regional market, including Panama City, Panama City Beach, Destin, and Fort Walton Beach.What Success Looks LikeThe ideal candidate creates content that makes viewers immediately want to visit a destination. Key focus areas include:Photography: Luxury destination, hospitality, tourism, travel, resort, or real estate photography. Capturing sunrise, sunset, waterfront, lifestyle, and environmental imagery that evokes an emotional, immersive response.Drone Content: High-end cinematic drone footage, coastal aerial photography/videography, and dynamic flyovers. (FAA Part 107 Certified strongly preferred).Video Production: Capturing footage for short-form and long-form content, storyboard development, and creating repeatable visual frameworks for future markets.AI Content Integration: Experience working with AI-enhanced production tools and workflows to help create scalable content systems is a major plus.Target BackgroundsCandidates coming from the following sectors or agencies are highly preferred:Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs) or Tourism BoardsHospitality Brands, Resorts, and Luxury Real EstateTravel Publications and Tourism AgenciesCommercial Production StudiosIndependent Content Creators specializing in travel/lifestyleSkills & QualificationsMust-Have Skills:Professional, high-caliber portfolios across photography, videography, and drone workAdvanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Lightroom and Premiere Pro)Proven experience managing the entire pipeline from capture through post-productionStrong narrative and visual storytelling abilityNice-to-Have:FAA Part 107 CertificationMotion graphics capabilitiesFamiliarity with AI video production toolsExperience with coastal, tourism, hospitality, or luxury lifestyle brandsAbility to travel throughout Florida's Emerald Coast region