Documentation
Build an archive while the work is happening.
The Black Elder Studio creates photography, video and behind-the-scenes documentation around people, projects, productions and gatherings.
We capture the people, processes, environments and details surrounding your work so you leave with material you can continue using after the moment has passed.
Whether you're hosting an event, preparing a launch, producing something new or building your business, we help create a visual record you can return to.
The photography and videos become a visual library you can draw from for your website, social media, press, proposals, pitches, campaigns and future projects.
Tell us what needs to be documented →What we document.
The work is more than the finished product. We pay attention to the people, processes, moments and environments that make it possible.
People
Founders, artists, leaders, collaborators, teams and the people behind the work.
Process
The planning, preparation, rehearsals, production and creative decisions that happen along the way.
Moments
Events, launches, performances, gatherings, activations and milestones that bring people together.
Environment
The spaces, details, relationships and surroundings that give the work its context and character.
Build your visual library before the next opportunity arrives.
Evergreen documentation creates photography and video that aren't tied to a single event, announcement or campaign.
We plan photography and video sessions around your work, capturing you and your team in the environments where you create.
The result is a collection of photographs and footage you can return to as your business grows, whether you're updating your website, preparing a pitch, announcing something new or developing your next campaign.
Rather than starting from scratch every time you need to show your work, you already have material to draw from.
Ask about Evergreen Documentation →Show the work behind the work.
There's a lot that happens before people see the finished product.
The preparation, the collaborators, the creative decisions, the unexpected moments and everything that comes together to make the work possible.
We document your process as it unfolds through photography and video, paying attention to the people, relationships and environments that are part of what you're creating.
The result is material you can share to bring people closer to your process, introduce your team and tell a fuller story about what you're building.
Ask about Behind-the-Scenes Documentation →Capture the moment. Keep the record.
Events bring people, ideas and experiences together, often for a limited time.
We pay attention to how the event unfolds, from the moments everyone came to see to the interactions happening throughout the room.
Whether you're hosting a launch, conference, community event, brand activation or celebration, we create photography and video that capture what happened and who was part of it.
The finished materials give you a way to share the experience with people who attended, reach those who couldn't be there and carry the work into future opportunities.
Ask about Event Documentation →More than a collection of photos and videos.
The work doesn't end when the event wraps or the cameras stop rolling.
We prepare and deliver your photography and video so you have materials you can put to use across your business, projects and future opportunities.
Depending on your project, your deliverables may include:
Photography
Event photography, portraits, production stills and environmental imagery.
Video
Event recaps, behind-the-scenes footage, short-form videos and edited highlights.
Visual Archives
Organized collections of photography and footage you can access and draw from as new needs arise.
Made for what comes next.
Your materials can support everything from social media and promotional campaigns to press coverage, partnership presentations and future projects.
Tell us what needs to be documented →Client reviews
I felt seen, heard, respected and the shoot itself was so much fun!
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!
Great work, incredible aesthetics and turn around time couldn't be any better! Highly recommend.
Publications & creative support
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.
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