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United States Ella Snyder, a multifaceted talent, has leveraged her experiences as a model, photographer, and activist to promote transgender visibility and community support.
Ella Snyder partnered with Converse as part of the Dazed 100 Ideas Fund in 2020. This partnership supported her photography project focused on the transgender and non-binary community, allowing her to shoot a series of portraits and develop her photo book.
Ella Snyder partnered with Jolie, a brand focusing on clean water and embracing change. The collaboration involved a discussion on beauty and self-acceptance, particularly from a transgender perspective.
Ella Snyder has been a 'Diesel muse,' indicating a partnership in which she models for the brand and discusses sustainable style.
Ella Snyder writes a dating column for Cosmopolitan called 'Ella and the City,' sharing her trans perspective on dating and relationships in NYC.
Ella Snyder, 26, based in New York, has established herself as a notable figure in transgender advocacy, modeling, and multimedia content creation. Her public journey began at age 11, documenting her transition in the 2017 BBC2 documentary ‘Transgender Kids: Who Knows Best?’. In the same year, she launched ‘TUCK*d’ magazine, aiming to reduce stigma surrounding transgender youth by amplifying their voices. Snyder pursued her education at Parsons School of Design, specializing in photography, while also cultivating a significant presence on YouTube, where she shares her life experiences and perspectives. Her candid approach on the platform has garnered a substantial following, fostering a community that engages with her discussions on transgender identities.
Following her graduation from Parsons, Snyder expanded her career into professional modeling and photography. She has collaborated with various brands, including Converse and Diesel, and has been featured on international runways. Her work with Converse contributed to her recognition as a recipient of the 2020 Dazed 100 Ideas Fund. This grant supported her in developing a photo book project focused on the transgender community, emphasizing connections and shared experiences. The project aims to document the trans and non-binary individuals she encounters, including essays that accompany the photographs. Proceeds from this photo book are intended to benefit Camp Aranu’tiq, a summer camp for transgender and non-binary young people, which Snyder attended during her youth and credits as a pivotal experience for her self-acceptance.
Snyder is also a published writer, contributing to publications such as Cosmopolitan with a dating column titled ‘Ella and the City,’ where she shares stories from a transgender perspective on dating and relationships in New York City. Her artistic practice and written works consistently aim to normalize difference and create positive representation for the LGBTQ+ community. She continues to use her platform on Instagram and YouTube to share aspects of her life and advocate for authenticity and diversity. Her commitment to visibility and empowerment has made her an influential voice for younger generations.
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