about:

ella studios is the creative house of Ella Mettler - photographer, creative director, and content creator. Based in Zürich, Switzerland, and frequently traveling between NYC and LA, Ella has been self-employed since the age of 16, building a career defined by independence, vision, and resilience. At 22, she became a mom, weaving family and lifestyle into her identity as an artist.

At the heart of ella studios is photography - Ella’s first language of storytelling. Her signature approach, characterized by wide angles, bold perspectives, and the artful use of flash, transforms everyday moments into cinematic, emotive images. From commercial, fashion and editorial to people-focused projects, photography remains the foundation of everything she creates.

But ella studios goes beyond images. With expertise in creative direction and content creation, Ella shapes full visual narratives - envisioning campaigns, directing shoots, and crafting brand identities and stories that feel both authentic and visually striking. Whether she’s behind the camera or guiding a larger creative vision, her goal is always the same: to bring ideas to life in ways that don’t just look beautiful, but connect deeply.