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Introducing Photographer and Drone Pilot Jake Elko

DMD Real Estate Photography understands that capturing the allure of Alaska properties takes more than what a photographer can learn in a classroom. 

Our firm prides itself on choosing individuals who are passionate about the lifestyle and truly interested in sharing the dream. While Jake Elko is actually a Pennsylvania transplant, he now lives in Eagle River, and we say he’s an honorary Alaskan.

Why? 

Like so many who call this land home, Jake fell in love with Alaska after visiting. So much so that he quickly returned for more. That was all he needed in order to know Alaska was a place he wanted to fully experience, so he packed up his gear and headed far north for good.

Jake has now been here several years - the first spent in a dry cabin! - and we feel incredibly lucky to have him. Not only is he someone with a fantastic portfolio of real estate stills and video, Jake seems like he was born with a camera in his hand and boasts specialization in a number of other photography areas, too: 

  • Commercial

  • Travel

  • Wedding

  • Documentary-style videography

And, of course, drone photography.

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All of these skills are integral to DMD’s ability to bring a fresh perspective to our client’s audience-targeting efforts. Aerial shots help a potential buyer understand a property’s proximity to key natural attractions and/or modern conveniences, while commercial photography experience comes in handy for those looking at business investments. Travel photography and wedding photography both inform Jake’s abilities to tell your property’s story, while his documentary-style videography lends to capturing that Alaska dream!   

Bottom line? His ability to photograph your properties in a way that speaks to your potential clients perfectly is unmatched!

Moreover, when we asked him, “why drones? he told us that once he realized the potential the drones had for creating unique imaging, he had to incorporate the medium into his work. It’s what truly separates his galleries from other photographers in the area. 

One of his personal past times is actually revisiting by air the Alaskan areas that he’s explored by foot to see those places from an entirely new perspective.

We love having Jake as an in-house resource to our clients. His creative perspective and broad experience with aerial photography and videography were the skills that sealed the deal on making him a part of our real estate photography team.  

When you need help marketing to those new audience segments, contact DMD Real Estate Photography to learn more about how we - and Jake - can use aerial photography (and video) to do it!