LETS GET TO KNOW EACHOTHER

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MEET THE FOUNDER

The Unfound Door was founded in 2016 by Ely Hemnes with the belief that working with creatives should be an easy and enjoyable experience. Ely, a seasoned photographer and videographer, saw the opportunity to build a more collaborative, transparent process that bridges the gap between clients and creative professionals. Her vision was to create a company that provides top-notch services with a seamless experience, ensuring that every project—from corporate headshots to large-scale construction shoots—feels approachable and stress-free

WORK WITH US
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SOME NUMBERS WE’RE PROUD OF

> 10 Years in Business

> 29 States & Growing

> Photo Projects: 3,054 & counting

> Video Projects: 386 & counting

AT THE UNFOUND DOOR, CLIENTS ARE OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY

We are dedicated to providing you with the ultimate seamless experience from introduction, to project completion, and believe you should have a designated team focused on you throughout the entire process. Our precision, technique, passion, and ability to bring ideas to life set us apart from the rest. Plus, we love to have fun! Whether it’s a professional headshot shoot, or an event video, we want to capture all of the personality, professionalism, and values of your company.

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WHAT IS THE UNFOUND DOOR?

The name "The Unfound Door" comes from Stephen King's "The Dark Tower" series. Doors play a huge role in this series, and the Unfound Door is by far the most important and powerful because of where it can lead the user. It has unlimited reach, taking the user anywhere they desire. This metaphor is a pillar of our business, The Unfound Door, as we hope to be the conduit for creativity and a guide for our clients to discover and subsequently reach their goals!

OUR TEAM

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Ely Hemnes

Ely leads The Unfound Door’s vision, client relationships, and overall business growth, overseeing projects from initial discovery through final delivery. She guides creative direction and production strategy, ensure work aligns with brand standards and client goals, and coordinate the right team and resources for each engagement. Ely also supports sales, partnerships, and high-level project oversight to keep timelines, quality, and customer experience on track.

CEO, Founder & Producer
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Shelli Foth

Shelli runs day-to-day operations and production systems that keep projects organized, staffed, and delivered smoothly. They oversee internal processes, timelines, resourcing, and vendor/contractor coordination, ensuring the team has what they need to execute consistently. Shelli also supports client communications and workflow management so projects move efficiently from scheduling and logistics to final wrap.

Operations Principal
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Lead Videographer

Sydney Petersen

Sydney leads video production execution—planning shoots, operating camera, capturing audio and b-roll, and ensuring footage meets creative and technical standards. She manages production needs on set, collaborate with producers and clients to capture the right story and coverage, and often support post-production through editing and finishing. Sydney also supports specialized capture needs (including drone work when required) to deliver polished, on-brand video assets.

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Studio Coordinator & Lead Photographer

Mary Bandimere

Mary coordinates studio and photo production logistics while leading photography execution for headshots, portraits, and commercial shoots. She manages scheduling, studio readiness, client on-site experience, and shoot-day flow to ensure sessions run smoothly and deliver consistent results. Mary also supports broader production operations and project follow-through, helping align standards, assets, and communication between the internal team and clients.

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Whether you have a question, an idea, or just want to say hello, feel free to reach out—we’re here to help.

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