The Gunnison Valley has an impressive pool of creative talent to help you execute your next photo or video shoot, especially for a County with a population of just under 16,000 people. We’ve endeavored to provide up to date contact information for all of the companies and individuals listed below and encourage you to employ locals when you can to keep your per diem costs low.
Agencies in the Gunnison Valley
2 Sense Social
A digital marketing agency focused on assisting your businesses grow through a curated online presence. Primarily working in mountain communities, we understand the joys and struggles of small businesses as well as non-profits, and strive to alleviate the stress and time commitment of digital marketing while sharing your authentic and aesthetic story with your customers. We improve your online presence, create websites you can manage your self, and manage your social media accounts for you!
- Website: www.2SenseSocial.com
- Phone Number: 301-672-2193
- Email: [email protected]
Buttery
Buttery is a full-service creative agency with roots in Crested Butte and the Gunnison Valley. We live your story: Buttery’s creative firepower is a reflection of its diverse and experienced team, and an immersive approach to discovering, crafting and delivering brand stories.
- Website: www.butteryagency.com
- Phone Number: (970) 306-5112
- Email Address: [email protected]
Matchstick Productions
Matchstick Productions is a global production company based in Crested Butte, CO for over 25 years. We offer DP’s, Directors, Editors and Producers. Matchstick has 3 editing suites, including a finishing facility and 4 red camera packages, drones and a Cineflex camera system that can be mounted to helicopter or vehicle.
- Website: mspfilms.com
- Phone Number: (970) 349-0860
- Email Address: [email protected]
Meyvn Creative
At Meyvn Creative we know digital media and we have combined our experiences to create solutions that help clients sell products, build audiences, and share their most compelling stories.
- Website: meyvncreative.com
- Phone Number: (970) 209-8470 (Michael Hans)
- Email Address: [email protected] (Michael Hans)
Purple Orange
Purple Orange produces small batch, high quality brand communication mixed with creativity, modern mediums and a respected authentic voice. Specializing in active lifestyle and natural living, our clients have spanned industry-leading performance apparel brands, food and beverage, outdoor tech and non-profit work.
- Website: peeltheorange.com
- Phone Number: (720) 299-9888 (Sarah Steinwand)
- Email Address: [email protected]
Tin House Creative
Tin House Creative is a small footprint production house servicing a wide variety of clients big and small in most areas of video production. We specialize in location scouting, preproduction, script writing, production, post production, color, compositing and distribution. We scale our team based on the size of the operation and bring in talented people from around the globe to get the job done. We have directors and producers from L.A. to London. Our graphics team is based in Brazil, our composers in Washington D.C. and we service the valley locally with our in house production team that lives here in Created Butte. We have worked with companies big and small to help them tell their stories. Branded content, passion projects, social campaigns, narrative stories, we got you covered.
- Website: TinHouseCreative.com
- Phone Number: (970) 331-5419
- Email Address: [email protected]
Travel Crested Butte
Gunnison Valley’s largest media company sharing all that makes Crested Butte, Colorado a mountain paradise. We create all media in-house and distribute via our own fan base along with targeted audiences. Our videos have been viewed over 5 million times across Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram. We also work with a multitude of local businesses helping them get exposure, interest, and customers everyday.
- Website: TravelCrestedButte.com
- Phone Number: (303) 915-9000
- Email Address: [email protected]
Photographers
Gunnison Valley Photographers
Many brands like to bring their own photographers to the Gunnison Valley. We recommend taking a look at some of the local talent. We have some truly exceptional photographers in the Gunnison Valley. Their familiarity with our communities and public lands can often translate into more efficient shoots for you.
Buttery
Buttery is a full-service creative agency with roots in Crested Butte and the Gunnison Valley. We live your story: Buttery’s creative firepower is a reflection of its diverse and experienced team, and an immersive approach to discovering, crafting and delivering brand stories.
- Website: www.butteryagency.com
- Phone Number: (970) 306-5112
- Email Address: [email protected]
Elevate the Media, LLC
Elevate the Media is an aerial photography/videography media company. We can provide full video edits/photo galleries for all types of events such as site selection, commercial construction, real estate, holiday, & local events, etc. FAA certified, registered, and insured.
- Website: elevatethemedia.com
- Phone Number: (970) 319-5092
- Email Address: [email protected]
Kozlowski Photography
Dave’s main objective with his photography is to provoke feeling. Composition without cropping, passion for compelling images is his main objective. His work has been showcased on a global scale for clients such has Eleven Experience, Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Julbo, Renthal, Moutain Flyer Magazine and Freeskier magazine.
- Website: DaveKozlowski.com
- Phone Number: (970) 275-8558
- Email Address: [email protected]
Matchstick Productions
Matchstick Productions is a global production company based in Crested Butte, CO for over 25 years. We offer DP’s, Directors, Editors and Producers. Matchstick has 3 editing suites, including a finishing facility and 4 red camera packages, drones and a Cineflex camera system that can be mounted to helicopter or vehicle.
- Website: mspfilms.com
- Phone Number: (970) 349-0860
- Email Address: [email protected]
Meyvn Creative
At Meyvn Creative we know digital media and we have combined our experiences to create solutions that help clients sell products, build audiences, and share their most compelling stories.
- Website: meyvncreative.com
- Phone Number: (970) 209-8470 (Michael Hans)
- Email Address: [email protected] (Michael Hans)
Mountain Magic Media/Lydia Stern
Believing that each moment is a new opportunity to create magic, Lydia and T of Mountain Magic Media are completely dedicated to documenting the love and laughs on your special occasion or portrait session. They provide you with lasting memories, shared and cherished as timeless art. The dynamic duo works with you to create stunning images that highlight your vision, focusing on the beauty of your event with candid captures and by using natural poses to feature you in your best light.
- Website: www.lsternmedia.com
- Phone Number: (970) 765-6090
- Email Address: [email protected]
Nathan Bilow Photography
After 35 years as a still photographer shooting for the Associated Press, Getty Images, USA Today, New York Times, multiple magazines and many others such as the US Ski Team while living in Crested Butte, having ten Olympic Games under my belt expanding to video production three miles from the center of Crested Butte I have a few acres where I work out of my home to produce in studio and lookout to a 360º vistas onto the 13,000′ ominous mountains from sunrise to sunset.
- Website: www.nathanbilowphotography.com
- Phone Number: (970) 209-0655
- Email Address: [email protected]
Open Your Eyes Gallery (Photography by Allan and Francie Ivy)
“Open Your Eyes Gallery” is a showcase for work by Allan and Francie Ivy. All printing, matting and framing is carried out in house. We offer a number of photographic services such as printing, wrapping canvases, portrait sittings and digital photography classes. The Gallery now also features 17 local artists.
- Website: www.openyoureyesgallery.com
- Phone Number: (970) 275-6111
- Email Address: [email protected]
Petar Dopchev
Petar is a commercial photographer based out of Crested Butte, CO specializing in outdoor adventure, action sports and active lifestyle.
- Website: petardopchev.com
- Phone Number: (508) 246-8686
- Email Address: [email protected]
Travel Crested Butte
Gunnison Valley’s largest media company sharing all that makes Crested Butte, Colorado a mountain paradise. We create all media in-house and distribute via our own fan base along with targeted audiences. Our videos have been viewed over 5 million times across Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram. We also work with a multitude of local businesses helping them get exposure, interest, and customers everyday.
- Website: TravelCrestedButte.com
- Phone Number: (303) 915-9000
- Email Address: [email protected]
Regional Photography Partners
In addition to our local, Gunnison Valley partners, we’ve worked with the below regional partner in the past.
Devon Balet
Devon Balet is an adventure lifestyle photographer who specializes in creating outdoor sports and recreational imagery. His subjects are independent, confident, strong and competitive. Devon’s work is appropriate for advertising and editorial clients in the markets of sports, travel, active lifestyle, as well as a wide variety of youth brands.
- Website: devonbaletmedia.com
- Phone Number: (970) 209-0854
- Email Address: [email protected]
Videographers
We also have some top talent on the video front.
Gunnison Valley Videographers
Buttery
Buttery is a full-service creative agency with roots in Crested Butte and the Gunnison Valley. We live your story: Buttery’s creative firepower is a reflection of its diverse and experienced team, and an immersive approach to discovering, crafting and delivering brand stories.
- Website: www.butteryagency.com
- Phone Number: (970) 306-5112
- Email Address: [email protected]
Crested Butte Films
After 35 years as a still photographer shooting for the Associated Press, Getty Images, USA Today, New York Times, multiple magazines and many others such as the US Ski Team while living in Crested Butte, having ten Olympic Games under my belt expanding to video production three miles from the center of Crested Butte I have a few acres where I work out of my home to produce in studio and lookout to a 360º vistas onto the 13,000′ ominous mountains from sunrise to sunset.
- Website: www.crestedbuttefilms.com
- Phone Number: (970) 209-0655
- Email Address: c[email protected]
Elevate the Media, LLC
Elevate the Media is an aerial photography/videography media company. We can provide full video edits/photo galleries for all types of events such as site selection, commercial construction, real estate, holiday, & local events, etc. FAA certified, registered, and insured.
- Website: elevatethemedia.com
- Phone Number: (970) 319-5092
- Email Address: [email protected]
Matchstick Productions
Matchstick Productions is a global production company based in Crested Butte, CO for over 25 years. We offer DP’s, Directors, Editors and Producers. Matchstick has 3 editing suites, including a finishing facility and 4 red camera packages, drones and a Cineflex camera system that can be mounted to helicopter or vehicle.
- Website: mspfilms.com
- Phone Number: (970) 349-0860
- Email Address: [email protected]
Meyvn Creative
At Meyvn Creative we know digital media and we have combined our experiences to create solutions that help clients sell products, build audiences, and share their most compelling stories.
- Website: meyvncreative.com
- Phone Number: (970) 209-8470 (Michael Hans)
- Email Address: [email protected] (Michael Hans)
Petar Dopchev
Petar is a commercial photographer based out of Crested Butte, CO specializing in outdoor adventure, action sports and active lifestyle.
- Website: petardopchev.com
- Phone Number: (508) 246-8686
- Email Adress: [email protected]
Tin House Creative
Tin House Creative is a small footprint production house servicing a wide variety of clients big and small in most areas of video production. We specialize in location scouting, preproduction, script writing, production, post production, color, compositing and distribution. We scale our team based on the size of the operation and bring in talented people from around the globe to get the job done. We have directors and producers from L.A. to London. Our graphics team is based in Brazil, our composers in Washington D.C. and we service the valley locally with our in house production team that lives here in Created Butte. We have worked with companies big and small to help them tell their stories. Branded content, passion projects, social campaigns, narrative stories, we got you covered.
- Website: TinHouseCreative.com
- Phone Number: (970) 331-5419
- Email Address: [email protected]
Travel Crested Butte
Gunnison Valley’s largest media company sharing all that makes Crested Butte, Colorado a mountain paradise. We create all media in-house and distribute via our own fan base along with targeted audiences. Our videos have been viewed over 5 million times across Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram. We also work with a multitude of local businesses helping them get exposure, interest, and customers everyday.
- Website: TravelCrestedButte.com
- Phone Number: (303) 915-9000
- Email Address: [email protected]
Regional Videography Partners
Devon Balet
Devon Balet is an adventure lifestyle photographer who specializes in creating outdoor sports and recreational imagery. His subjects are independent, confident, strong and competitive. Devon’s work is appropriate for advertising and editorial clients in the markets of sports, travel, active lifestyle, as well as a wide variety of youth brands.
- Website: devonbaletmedia.com
- Phone Number: (970) 209-0854
- Email Address: [email protected]
Location Scouting
We know how time-consuming it can be to plan out a shoot, and even more so if you’re not familiar with the area. Let some of our locals help you find the perfect location for your vision.
Matchstick Productions
Matchstick Productions is a global production company based in Crested Butte, CO for over 25 years. We offer DP’s, Directors, Editors and Producers. Matchstick has 3 editing suites, including a finishing facility and 4 red camera packages, drones and a Cineflex camera system that can be mounted to helicopter or vehicle.
- Website: mspfilms.com
- Phone Number: (970) 349-0860
- Email Address: [email protected]
Design
If you have graphic or other design needs while you’re in the Gunnison Valley, the following local partners can help you out.
2 Sense Social
A digital marketing agency focused on assisting your businesses grow through a curated online presence. Primarily working in mountain communities, we understand the joys and struggles of small businesses as well as non-profits, and strive to alleviate the stress and time commitment of digital marketing while sharing your authentic and aesthetic story with your customers. We improve your online presence, create websites you can manage your self, and manage your social media accounts for you!
- Website: www.2SenseSocial.com
- Phone Number: 301-672-2193
- Email: [email protected]
Buttery
Buttery is a full-service creative agency with roots in Crested Butte and the Gunnison Valley. We live your story: Buttery’s creative firepower is a reflection of its diverse and experienced team, and an immersive approach to discovering, crafting and delivering brand stories.
- Website: www.butteryagency.com
- Phone Number: (970) 306-5112
- Email Address: [email protected]
Elevate the Media, LLC
Elevate the Media is an aerial photography/videography media company. We can provide full video edits/photo galleries for all types of events such as site selection, commercial construction, real estate, holiday, & local events, etc. FAA certified, registered, and insured.
- Website: elevatethemedia.com
- Phone Number: (970) 319-5092
- Email Address: [email protected]
Kryptonite Creative
The team at Kryptonite Creative is passionate about making the internet a better experience for everyone. We specialize in creating beautiful websites and everything else that comes with it.
- Website: kryptonitecreative.com
- Phone Number: (508) 246-8686
- Email Address: [email protected]
Matchstick Productions
Matchstick Productions is a global production company based in Crested Butte, CO for over 25 years. We offer DP’s, Directors, Editors and Producers. Matchstick has 3 editing suites, including a finishing facility and 4 red camera packages, drones and a Cineflex camera system that can be mounted to helicopter or vehicle.
- Website: mspfilms.com
- Phone Number: (970) 349-0860
- Email Address: [email protected]
Western State Colorado University
Western, located right in downtown Gunnison is a great resource. The marketing department may be able to connect you to students who would be interested in working on your project.
In addition, Western is home to the ICELab, a modern co-working facility. Daily rate for access to the ICELab is only $15 per day (Monday-Friday, 8 AM-6 PM).