Hi, I'm Elise!
It's always hard to write about yourself. But the long and short of it is, I’m a photographer and videographer. But also a content creator, magic maker + natural light lover based in Palmer, Alaska.
My husband and I are lucky enough to live in an off-grid homestead in the Last Frontier, three hours from Denali and only 45 minutes from Anchorage. I'm only a flight away to meet you where you are.
My background is in both journalism and marketing. I know how to make people shine through compelling storytelling. Lately, I've been enjoying telling small town stories through tourism marketing. Every place and every person has a story to tell, an experience to share. I excel at creating just that.
I am not an “influencer.” Working with brands like Eddie Bauer, Seattle NorthCountry, Good + Well Co. and more, I am adept at using my talent and skill to capture a brand’s voice in beautiful places. My marketing chops have instilled within me the ability to take direction, receive critique and produce a product that you can use across a variety of channels. Have an upcoming project? Let's share a cup of coffee or an IPA and hash out all of the colorful details.
Fun Facts
- I ran a newspaper for three years in Southeast Alaska, writing every story, taking every photo, laying out each issue, printing it in the Yukon Territory two hours away, and delivering it to the 900-person town.
- Before becoming editor of The Skagway News, I worked one summer as a tour guide for a brothel museum. I gave two-hour walking tours to visitors, detailing the history of gold rush-era prostitution.
- I've seen every season of The Office more than 10 times. Dwight is my favorite.
- I hiked from Georgia to West Virginia on the Appalachian Trail the summer before my junior year of college.
- I received my Bachelor's in Journalism from The University of Florida. Go Gators!
- First in-house photographer and videographer for Outdoor Research. My first ever viral shoot happened during my first two weeks on the job.
Publications
Food + Wine
Men's Journal
Canoe Roots Magazine
The Whitehorse Star
The Gainesville Sun
The St. Augustine Record
The Independent Florida Alligator
Alaska Press Club Awards
Awards
Alaska Press Club Awards
FIRST PLACE Best Profile 2016
FIRST PLACE Best Sports Photo 2016
FIRST PLACE Best Feature Photo 2014
SECOND PLACE Best Sports Photo 2016
SECOND PLACE Best Scenic Photo 2016
THIRD PLACE Best Feature Photo 2016
Contact
727.810.1413
elisegiordano91@gmail.com
Palmer, AK