In honor of Women’s Month, our selection of images from Ella Sophie’s portfolio tells a story of strength, diversity, and empowerment. Rooted in feminism, Ella’s approach to portraiture rejects the male gaze, ensuring that her work portrays women as multifaceted and powerful. Whether creating conceptual personal work, private commissions, editorial images, or advertising campaigns, her guiding principle remains the same: women are inspirational, empowered, and dynamic.

Ella’s empowering portraiture has been published in WIRED Magazine, Vogue India, Forbes, and The New York Times. Her clients range from eco-conscious brands like ECOS to ambitious women in politics, business, and the arts.

“While the past few years have seen some wonderful gains in how women are viewed in advertising there is still a long way to go. And that progress is being met with some serious pushback. My drive is unwavering. I will continue to create portraits that inspire, captivate, and empower viewers to embrace a meaningful lifestyle. I’m endlessly grateful for every commercial client who is bold enough to help take this movement forward.”

Ella Sophie is a photographer and art director based in the San Francisco Bay Area. See more of her work at her website.