Howdy! I’m Gio, founder of Stratabird Studios. I started my studio because I wanted to escape the corporate sales industry and pursue my lifelong passion for art in all its forms.

I recently returned to concert photography as a go‑to gig thanks to friends in the Cleveland music scene. I’ve shot at many venues across Cleveland, Akron, Columbus, and Las Vegas. I’m grateful to be a part of such a diverse and creative community in the heart of NE Ohio. I’ve also had the pleasure to capture other industries such as Esports, professional speaking, youth camps, weddings and more.

I’m a craftsman at heart: I love working with my hands! As a kid, I loved physical art mediums and illustration, and I wanted to return to those roots as a career. I taught myself various creative tools and techniques to create items that showcase my art across different mediums: stickers, magnets, 3D‑printed trinkets, figures, and my signature board game, PÖPASQUÅT. All my items are designed and handmade in-house from my studio in NE Ohio. In addition to my online shop, I bring my pop-up shop to markets and craft fairs around the Cleveland/Akron area.

When I’m not in the studio, I enjoy playing pinball, attending local music shows, collecting CDs, vending at craft markets, PC gaming, birdwatching, nerding out about rollercoasters and airplanes, and hanging out with my boyfriend and our two cats.

I have a TON of work in the pipeline. I take my time polishing each project, but I’m stoked to share them with everyone. Follow me along my creative journey on social media, I love to connect with new folks!