Hi there, and welcome to my online portfolio. My name is Ella Wake and I am an established photographer.
I have a range of experience, first picking up a camera at the age of 12. By the age of 15, I became passionate about fashion photography. I organised countless shoots, liaising with model agencies, makeup artists, stylists, brands, showrooms and studios to build up my portfolio. I developed relationships with big name brands in the New Zealand fashion industry, all whilst attending fashion events after school, and having my parents drive me to shoots before I could get my license. I was always the youngest person in the room.
When I started at the University of Otago, I secured a job working as an Events Photographer for Gravity Events. This was a new realm for me, but one I instantly loved. I photographed Highschool Balls, University Hall Balls, corporate functions, 21st's, University events and more over the course of three years. I learnt extensively about working with clients to perfectly capture their event, and finetune the experience to meet their needs.
In the meantime, I have produced imagery for clients such as Everyday Weekend, Ingrid Starnes, Rhye Intimates, Rubi Red Kitchen & Bar, Neighborhood Charity, Hej Hej and Marblue Jewels.
I had the pleasure of spending the last semester of my Bachelor of Science, Majoring in Marine Science, on exchange to the University of Hawai'i at Manoa. I spent four months living on O'ahu in 2023, and this provided the perfect backdrop for me to continue my personal work, above and below the water.
I have since moved to Exmouth, Western Australia, where I am furthering my underwater photography in this magnificent natural playground (pictured left).
For any enquiries or questions, feel free to contact me:
ewake2111@gmail.com
+61 49 333 7327
+64 27 288 3552
@snappedbyella & @ella.wake on Instagram