Hello! My name is Mark Elliott, and I am based in Chicago, Illinois.

I grew up on a small farm on the outskirts of Tulsa in the '90s. My grandfather was a camera enthusiast, and I often asked for disposable cameras for my birthday to capture photographs of the barn, cows, and Oklahoma skies. Before the days of YouTube, my sister and I would make short films, editing all in-camera with whatever camcorder we could find. After she earned a degree in Film & Video Studies, I followed in her footsteps and studied Art with a focus on Film at the University of Oklahoma.

I began my career in 2013 as a videographer and editor for Scissortail Media, based in Norman, Oklahoma. The following year, I became the head of video at Atria Creative. I focused on providing photography and videography services for weddings, small businesses, and music production alongside Old Blood Noise Endeavors, a guitar pedal company.

In the winter of '17, I started d.b.a. Rabbit House Productions in Oklahoma City. My work included international travel, capturing content for various non-profits, creating social media content for Capital City Barbershop, and video editing for Flower Moxie, a DIY wedding florist. Two years later, my wife was accepted into a Ph.D. program at the University of Chicago, so we moved north!

We arrived in Chicago just a couple of months before the pandemic. Despite the challenges, I secured a full-time job with 4Front Ventures in the emerging cannabis industry of Illinois, where I photographed products and created a wide range of branding and social content.

In the summer of '23, a decade into my career, I returned to freelancing to create media that combines artistry and practicality. When I'm not working behind cameras or computers, I enjoy spending time with my wife and our two cats, watching tv while playing Scrabble. We love going to the beach and enjoying the fresh air while admiring the view. Another big hobby of mine is listening to music, and although I'm no expert, I like to spend time playing the guitar. 

This website represents my portfolio. I create visuals that convey meaning and purpose for families, musicians, commercial projects, and beyond.

I appreciate you taking the time to visit my website. Contact me if you have any questions, want to put something on the calendar, or just chat! 

P.S. Keep up with me on Instagram at @markelliottedits