Hey! My name is Ella Signs, I received a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Advertising from Michigan State University (go green!) and am currently living in the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area, California, chasing my dreams as a freelance photographer & graphic designer. The inspiration and creative opportunities in a region filled with so much culture and diversity are endless. As for photography, I specialize in natural light photography— though I will never shy away from a creative challenge. I describe my style as warm, candid, emotive, and human and my aim is to capture the genuine emotions of a moment. My design style is a blend between trendy and timeless. I like to create work that feels fresh and with-the-times, but that is also able to withstand the test of time. Even more important, I aim to create designs that reflect my clients as individuals, which is possible only through communication & collaboration.…

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Hey! My name is Ella Signs, I received a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Advertising from Michigan State University (go green!) and am currently living in the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area, California, chasing my dreams as a freelance photographer & graphic designer. The inspiration and creative opportunities in a region filled with so much culture and diversity are endless. As for photography, I specialize in natural light photography— though I will never shy away from a creative challenge. I describe my style as warm, candid, emotive, and human and my aim is to capture the genuine emotions of a moment. My design style is a blend between trendy and timeless. I like to create work that feels fresh and with-the-times, but that is also able to withstand the test of time. Even more important, I aim to create designs that reflect my clients as individuals, which is possible only through communication & collaboration.…

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Hey! My name is Ella Signs, I received a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Advertising from Michigan State University (go green!) and am currently living in the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area, California, chasing my dreams as a freelance photographer & graphic designer. The inspiration and creative opportunities in a region filled with so much culture and diversity are endless.

As for photography, I specialize in natural light photography— though I will never shy away from a creative challenge. I describe my style as warm, candid, emotive, and human and my aim is to capture the genuine emotions of a moment.

My design style is a blend between trendy and timeless. I like to create work that feels fresh and with-the-times, but that is also able to withstand the test of time. Even more important, I aim to create designs that reflect my clients as individuals, which is possible only through communication & collaboration.

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Bachelor of Arts in Creative Advertising at Michigan State University
August 29, 2018 - May 7, 2021

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Government, Education, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality
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