Mash Majesty
Photography & Video Documentation · Toronto Carnival 2026
A visual record of Mash Majesty during Toronto Carnival, capturing the costumes, performances, movement and people who brought the experience to life.
Explore project →Document what you're building. Produce what you need next.
The Black Elder Studio works with founders, creative teams and growing organizations to document their work, communicate its value and prepare for new opportunities.
Through photography, video, publications and creative production, we make your work easier to understand and put to use.
Preparing for
what’s next.
What are you trying to make happen,
and what do you need help carrying?
You can
come to us for:
Photography & Video ProductionStarting at $600
Document what you're building while you're building it.
We document the people, processes, events and productions behind your work through photography and video.
Create a library of photos and footage you can return to for your website, social media, press, proposals, pitches, campaigns and future projects.
Publications & PresentationsCustom quote
Prepare your work for the people who need to understand it.
We turn your ideas, information and existing materials into partnership presentations, sponsorship packages, investor decks, business publications, portfolios, media kits and case studies.
From organizing the information to producing the finished publication, we help you present what you've built, communicate its value and prepare for important conversations.
From Project Plans to Public-Facing Materials.
Progress Snapshot
Make what you're building easier to explain.
Progress Snapshot is a free interactive tool that helps you clarify what you're building, the progress you've made, the support you're looking for and what you want to make happen next.
Complete five guided notes and turn your responses into a one-page publication you can save, share and use in meetings, pitches, applications and conversations.
Ongoing Creative SupportCustom quote
Get the creative work done without building an in-house team.
As your organization grows, so does the work involved in documenting projects, preparing presentations and producing materials for new opportunities.
The Black Elder Studio provides creative production support to help plan, coordinate and complete this work, giving your team additional capacity when you need it.
Creative Care$125/hour
What are you trying to make happen next?
Bring a real project, opportunity or decision.
Creative Care offers one-on-one conversations to talk through what you're trying to accomplish, what might be getting in the way and what options are available to you.
Leave with a clearer understanding of your situation and a practical next move.
See what we've
been building.
Explore a selection of photography, video productions and creative projects we've developed with founders, artists, brands and organizations.
Masterpeace Social Club
Event Video · Case Study
Documentation of the people, atmosphere and experience of Masterpeace Social Club, presented through video and a closer look at the production.
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H.O.M.E — A Murder at the Table
Event Recap Video
A cinematic recap capturing the atmosphere, people and unfolding experience of A Murder at the Table.
Explore project →Client reviews
I felt seen, heard, respected and the shoot itself was so much fun!
Great work, incredible aesthetics and turn around time couldn't be any better! Highly recommend.
There was no disruption, no sense of people being pulled out of the moment. Just a quiet, intentional presence moving through the space, allowing everyone to stay grounded and fully immersed.
Absolutely loved the recap video! The energy of our event was captured perfectly and delivered fast. Super professional and easy to work with. Highly recommend!
Her process was incredibly detail-oriented, and what really stood out was her ability to use code to create a custom HTML pitch experience rather than just a standard presentation deck. She incorporated photos, videos, and a polished visual flow that made the final product feel much more premium and interactive.
Good work begins
with understanding
what's needed.
Every project starts with a conversation about what you're trying to accomplish.
You might be preparing for an important opportunity, documenting work already underway or looking for someone to take creative production off your plate.
We take the time to understand your goals, the work you've already done, the materials you have to work with and what still needs to be created.
From there, we agree on a realistic scope, organize the work and take responsibility for delivering it.
Make the work legible.
Help people understand what you've built, what you're doing and why it matters.
Prepare for opportunity.
Produce the documentation, publications and presentations you need to put your work in front of the right people.
Share the load.
Work with a Studio that can take responsibility for important creative production, so everything doesn't have to sit with you or your team.
Some work needs
space to think.
Not every project needs another deliverable right away. Sometimes you need space to understand what's happening so you can make sense of your options and decide what to do next.
Creative Care
Bring a real project, opportunity or decision.
Creative Care offers one-on-one conversations to talk through what you're trying to accomplish, what might be getting in the way and what options are available to you.
Leave with a clearer understanding of your situation and a practical next move.
Explore Creative Care →
Creative Longevity
Building creative lives we can sustain.
Creative Longevity brings people together through facilitated Labs to work through real projects, opportunities and decisions.
Participants bring real situations from their creative lives, learn from one another and consider what they're willing to do next.
Explore Creative Longevity →The person
behind the practice.
The Black Elder Studio was founded by Elisabeth Clarke, a multidisciplinary creative practitioner working across photography, video production, digital design and facilitation.
Her background in community work and creative production shapes how she approaches the people and projects she works with.
Elisabeth looks beyond the finished product to understand how people work, what they're trying to accomplish and what it takes to bring their ideas into reality.
She brings that perspective into the Studio, making creative decisions with an understanding of both the people involved and what the work needs to accomplish.
Meet Elisabeth →What are you trying
to make happen,
and what do you
need help carrying?
Tell us about the project, opportunity or work you're preparing for.
You don't need to have everything figured out before reaching out. Tell us what you're trying to accomplish, what work or materials you already have in place and where you think you could use support.
We'll review what you're working toward and determine whether there's a useful way for us to work together.
Tell us what you're working on