If you've found your way here, chances are we have at least one thing in common: we love our animals like family. Our worlds revolve around them, but their time on this earth with us is much too short.
My mission is to preserve these memories through vibrant, documentary style photography and custom artwork for the home. What better way to thank them for the joy, companionship, and love they bring to our lives?
Hey, I'm Ella.
Photo of Ella, Austin & Lucy by Tais Fedorov.
Is heartfelt and vibrant artwork that celebrates the extraordinary connection humans share with their dogs, cat, and horses.
With Every Session,
Our Promise to You...
TECH SUPPORT
This retired barn kitty has quickly adjusted to his plush new desk job of warming keyboards and laps.
Okie
SCHEDULING SUPERVISOR
One of my greatest inspirations and the horse I owe so much to. Rue is also, let's be honest, the one who runs the scheduling around here. While we now focus on dressage, Rue and I have ridden across almost every discipline.
Rue
OFFICE MANAGER
While you probably won't meet Lucy in person, rest assured she is here in the office running a very tight ship! Fun fact: Lucy "pawprinted" as the sole legal witness at Ella & Austin's elopement in Colorado.
Lucy
PHOTOGRAPHER
An animal person by every definition, Austin is also the reason that everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. He has been helping at sessions & photographing horse shows for over a decade now!
HE / HIM
Austin
Photo by Hazel & Lace
OWNER, PHOTOGRAPHER
SHE / HER
Ella is the primary photographer, editor, and the one who you will reach via email or through this website! As a lifelong equestrian & artist, she is dedicated to creating timeless and emotional images that correctly represent the equine.
Ella
Photo by Tais Fedorov
Who are we?
Our Family, In Photos
At Ella Chedester Photography, we believe that every person, their love, and their animals deserve to be seen and celebrated. Our work is for everyone—a fully inclusive space where every story, every connection, and every love is beautifully honored.
We are committed to creating a welcoming environment where all individuals—regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, age, or background—feel valued and respected.
And Most Importantly -
Want to get a better feel for who you'd be working with? I get that. Being photographed requires vulnerability and it's important that you vibe with your photographer!
My personal philosophy in the equestrian world is well rooted within the classical dressage community. I draw my inspiration from masters like Philippe Karl and Ingrid Klimke. I am thankful for invaluable tools from experts like Warwick Schiller and Celeste-Leilani Lazaris of the Balance Through Movement methods.
My priority when working with any and all animals is welfare first. The safety and comfort of our companions is never compromised. I carry an R+ approach with all animals and will always do my best to accommodate the needs of each unique animal and circumstance.
If you are worried about your reactive dog, tense horse, nervous cat, etc. please feel free to reach out and we can walk through these and even set up and meet and greet before making any commitments.
