What is the scuba diving like, where is the chic area to stay, what are the must see places for a first time visitor, know any local professional photographer/videographers
I am not sure about the scuba diving in Miami but you want to stay on South Miami Beach... Don't know the photographers down there anymore as I live in the North.
I have been there several times, but I am afraid I had no interest in scuba diving . There are famous photographers there - perhaps the telphone book can help? Use Google to find out!
Go to the Underwater National Park in the Keys, there you have pretty good diving with good visibility and warm water! You can just rent a boat and go to the Christ statue under water there. Enjoy