hello there!I'm Esther—a creator and designer passionate about helping your small businesses thrive through creative photography + marketing!Collaborating with women-owned brands to elevate their visual marketing has been a dream of mine for a long time, and I am so honored and humbled it's finally a reality. I am an Asbury University alum with experience in both art and business, and a full time photographer and social media marketer through Esther Ellyn.
Outside of photography and all things design, you can find me on road trips, growing my plant collection, and sipping oat milk lattes in any coffee shop I can find. I live in Lexington, Kentucky with my sweet husband Hayden, and wild kitten, Mabel. I specialize in local businesses but frequently serve many brands remotely as well. I also LOVE traveling for photo sessions. Reach out and send me a message—I would love to grab coffee and chat about how I can creatively help you + your business reach your goals! -esther ellyn |
fun features + press
“my words sounded of maraschino cherries”Madison Anderson — debut poetry collection cover image
Released on January 1, 2024. In her first-ever published collection, “my words sounded of maraschino cherries,” Madison explores the evocative imagery of memory and the human experience of heartache, all meshed with the grit of womanhood. Read more here. Cover image styled and photographed by Esther Ellyn. Cover layout designed by Kaiser Shaffer |
ON EXHIBIT — August 5th through October 6th, 2023
Find 6 featured pieces by Esther Ellyn hanging in the Future of Fashion exhibit, in the Atrium Gallery at the Living Arts & Science Center in Lexington, KY. "This show brings the runway into the gallery with an interactive experience that immerses viewers in the Future of Fashion runway show. With a decade-long history in the Lexington community, the runway show has brought together the community to celebrate fashion, art, and culture. With a new home at LASC, the Future of Fashion gives audiences the opportunity to learn how art and science come together to create the sustainable fashion at the forefront of this exhibition." —LASC |
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Gen Z Girlies — featured podcast guest
A chat about what it takes to go freelance, making your goals a reality, and that you CAN have anything (if maybe not everything). |
The Resolve Podcast — featured guest
Hear more about Esther's photography story, all things design, social media, and aesthetics, on this episode of Carly Tizzano's self-improvement podcast. |
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