Meet Jason McGinnis | Creative Director

We had the good fortune of connecting with Jason McGinnis and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Jason, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?
After finishing my MBA later in life, I was sitting at home one night watching Shark Tank. I heard Mark Cuban say to someone, “If you want to start a company, then find something you love doing and find a way to make money at it”. When I heard this, my wheels began to turn and I thought of several things I love to do, one of which was flying drones and photography. So, I decided to take a chance and start my company providing professional photography and video production services. I specialize in drone and real estate photography, but our services cover everything from eye level to sky level.

What should our readers know about your business?
HiFly Filmers, LLC is a professional photography and video production company located on the Central Coast of California. Established in 2021, we specialize in providing our clients unique perspectives by harnessing technology and artistic talents. We are very proud to offer a truly personable experience for our clients by taking the time to truly understand what it is they want to accomplish and formulating a plan for success. With HiFly Filmers, we offer incredible service with fast turn-around times, which sets us apart from our competitors.

After obtaining my MBA, I was wondering what I wanted to do with my career. I was tired of working for the man and essentially making my employer very wealthy. So, while watching Shark Tank one night, I heard Mark Cuban say, “If you want to start your own company, find something you love doing and find a way to make money at it!”. This saying struck me… I had been flying drones for years as a hobby and the lightbulb went off. So I began to do my research and decided to give it a shot.

It took some time to invest in the technology and obtain the drones, cameras, etc., and I must admit there were several stumbling blocks along the way with learning how to use the technology. However, like anything, practice makes perfect and we are now fully capable to harness the latest technology and deliver an amazing product for our clients.

Today we specialize in capturing images and videos for everything from eye-level to sky-level. Whether we are helping companies create unique content for marketing purposes, such as short videos for Tik Tok or other social media, or capturing images for real estate properties, we can cover a wide spectrum of media. Most of our clients love that we have a broad range of talent, which makes us a one-stop shop for all their promotional needs.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
In my opinion, the Central Coast of California is probably the nicest climate and scenery in the State. My guest would begin a week-long adventure with choosing from which point to watch the amazing scenery; either from one of the many cliff-side shorelines, or a nice drive along Oceano’s iconic beaches where you can still ride ATVs in the sand dunes. Want to be alone for a while and enjoy the solitude of the peaceful seaside? How about a kayak ride along the coast to explore sea caves and have a lunch on a private beach that is only accessible through kayak or SUP boards. There are many small little towns to enjoy within the area, such as Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach, Pismo Beach, Oceano, Shell Beach, Avila Beach, and San Luis Obispo, each with their own character and uniqueness that is fun to explore. There are plenty of hillside hikes, shopping, and outdoor adventures that would fill our time. Of course, all along the way, we would love to be filming the whole experience to capture and preserve the amazing memories being made.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
A very special thanks to James Grace and JMG Aerial Photography in Los Angeles for being my mentor and offering relentless help and who incidentally has become a good friend. I also want to thank each and every one of my clients who took a chance and gave me an opportunity to prove myself. In this industry, my job is to make people look good, and you generally only have one shot to do this. I want to thank my family and friends who supported me, especially my Mom, who has offered a tremendous amount of support along this venture.

Website: https://hiflyfilmers.com

Instagram: @hiflyfilmers

Facebook: @hiflyfilmers

Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/hifly-filmers-arroyo-grande-2?osq=Drone+Photography

Other: Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/user92986837

Image Credits
HiFly Filmers, LLC.