My name is Eli Yoder. As the Owner and Creative Director, I bring a vision fueled by a deep passion for cityscapes, storytelling, and genuine connections. Good photography makes you wish you were there, and good videography makes you feel like you were there. You know that feeling when you have something that isn’t inherently valuable, but you hold on to it because it has sentimental value? My goal as a creative is to capture moments with this type of cinematic value so that you can revisit them for many years.

I still remember the exact moment when my journey with cameras began. I bought a camera from my friend for $150. I figured why not, right? High-quality pictures and videos, my Instagram is going to look sick! I shot a couple of photos and most of them looked awful. I went to YouTube looking for ways to improve the quality and the rest is history. Since then I have logged over 12,000 final selections delivered and shot around 85,000 pictures in total.

Leading Urban Captures Collective is about more than just directing shoots; it’s about fostering collaboration and bringing each client’s vision to life. Let’s create something meaningful together, turning your ideas into lasting, impactful visuals.