Matthew Hoyos
For 20 years, I have been documenting Miami from every angle imaginable. Since picking up my first video camera in 2006, I have spent countless hours exploring the city’s neighborhoods, waterfronts, skylines, and hidden perspectives. Along the way, I have built an extensive archive of cinematic footage that captures Miami’s energy, beauty, and constant evolution.
As my filmmaking evolved, aerial cinematography became one of my signatures. Flying drones opened up an entirely new perspective and changed the way I saw Miami. Suddenly, I could experience the city from above and discover views that were impossible to see from the ground. I am constantly paying attention to the light, the clouds, the sunsets, and even the moon, because each one can completely transform the way the city looks. Finding the right moment and the right angle has become one of the most rewarding parts of my work.
My work has been seen on television, in theaters, and by millions of viewers online. It has also helped me build a community of more than 120,000 followers. Over the years, my footage has been licensed by major networks and brands including FOX News, BBC, Nickelodeon, and Red Bull. As more filmmakers, agencies, businesses, and content creators began reaching out to use my work, I realized there was a real demand for high quality Miami footage.
Those requests inspired me to create Miami Stock Videos, a series of carefully curated drone footage collections designed to give creators convenient access to authentic, cinematic visuals of Miami. Each collection brings together some of my favorite views of the city and gives customers the freedom to incorporate them into commercials, documentaries, corporate productions, websites, social media campaigns, and other creative projects.
The response has been incredibly rewarding. Many customers who purchased Volume 1 returned for Volume 2, confirming that these collections provide real and lasting value. Seeing footage that I spent years capturing become part of projects around the world has been one of the most meaningful parts of this journey.
For me, this is much more than stock footage. Filming Miami is something I genuinely love, and I am always searching for the right light, the right moment, and the right composition to show the city at its best. My goal is to capture the magic of Miami in a way that feels beautiful, cinematic, and authentic. When other creators use this footage in their projects, that same vision carries into their work and helps represent Miami with the beauty, energy, and authenticity that make the city so special.
My archive continues to grow, and I look forward to releasing new collections as I continue documenting one of the world’s most dynamic and visually inspiring cities.