About

The Full Story

There's something to be said about small businesses and big dreams.

Founded by Delhi NY native Ben Gifford, UPSTATIVE LLC started with a simple goal: help small businesses shout their story from the mountaintops. We’ve always loved the craft of picking up a camera, pausing time, and designing things that bring others passion. When your business grows, your local community gets stronger. Aside from building brands for small businesses, we're here for the sole proprietors too - the ones just getting started or those stuck in the mud.

Ways we can help you up the mountain:

Photo & Video services: Creating high-quality photo and video coverage that tells your story. Whether it's a promotional project or capturing a local event, we deliver crisp, professional visuals.
Graphic Design services: Building visual identities from the ground up. From custom logos and packaging to standout apparel graphics, we create purposeful designs that set your business apart.
Web Design & SEO: Your digital storefront, built local. We handle the design and the backend optimization so your site doesn't just look incredible—it actually gets found by the folks searching for you, near you.
Marketing & Branding: Shouting your brand from the mountain tops! We build local campaigns—from roadside billboards to social and Google search ads—that connect your business directly with your neighbors.

Don't forget to check out our project map to see where we've been.

Looking to be put on the map?

Let's connect!