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Ed Gutentag
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Cinematic Drone Photography

The Emerald Coast from above.

FAA-certified aerial photography combined with a Hollywood cinematographer's eye. The perspective no one else on this beach is offering.

From $125· every edited image delivered

A perspective no one else offers

FAA-certified aerial photography meets a Hollywood cinematographer's eye. The Emerald Coast from above, with you in the frame.

Add it to any session or book it standalone. Nobody else on this beach shoots like this.

What to expect

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Pick your time

Drone sessions are most impactful in the late afternoon when the sun is low enough to create directional light on the water's surface. Ed will check airspace restrictions, weather forecasts, and optimal light conditions before confirming timing. Let him know whether you want a standalone drone session or combined ground and aerial coverage.

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Reserve with a deposit

A deposit holds your date. Ed will coordinate all FAA and airspace requirements — you don't need to think about any of that. He'll confirm the session timing a day or two before based on updated weather and conditions. Drone sessions require slightly more lead time than ground sessions to allow for airspace checks.

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Show up and enjoy it

For combined sessions, just show up and behave naturally while Ed moves between drone and ground-level work. He'll direct you from the ground when the drone is overhead and shoot ground-level when the aerial work is paused. Every edited image — aerial and ground — arrives in your gallery within a week.

Questions about drone sessions

Yes — FAA Part 107 certified for commercial drone work. Fully legal, fully insured, no shortcuts.
Drones don't fly in high wind or rain. If weather grounds it, Ed reschedules the aerial portion — no charge.
Yes — drone is a $125 add-on to any session, or book it standalone. Just ask when you reach out.
Ed shoots you from above — on the sand, in the water, walking the shoreline. You in the frame, the Gulf all around.
A few — near the airport and some state parks. Ed knows the rules and picks spots that are both legal and stunning.

Ready to book?

The Gulf Coast at golden hour won't wait. Neither should you.

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Google Reviews

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"Beautifully put together. Inviting. Brilliant photography of people and the locale. Am particularly fond of the beach photos and consider them to be truly fine art."

Deena Self

"Ed is extremely talented. His work is top notch, and he is also a wonderful person to work with. I highly recommend him! 10/10"

Holly Chaney

"Ed has a great eye and talent. He's not a niche photographer — his photos are amazing whether it's landscapes, portraits or sports."

Kathi D · Local Guide

"Working with Ed was a fantastic experience. He is super creative and funny. As a person who doesn't like being in front of the camera — he made it easy."

Teri Vega