Hello! My name is Esther. I was born and raised in NJ. I have been in Tampa since 1995. I'm blessed to have a wonderful, supportive husband and 2 fantastic children, Ethan and Emma.

I am a hairstylist at a wonderful salon. I also enjoy doing make-up. I absolutely LOVE being artistic and using my skills as often as I can. I enjoy helping women and families look and feel their very best!!

Who remembers their first camera? I DO! I was 10 years old and I was SO excited! I used to spend most of my allowance on 110 film and paying for the prints. WORTH EVERY PENNY! I always had pen-pals and being able to send them pictures was always so fun!

Fast-forward to present day. I have done photos in VARIOUS locations - From photo shoots in my backyard or in my small church, to Tennessee and NYC and all the way to The Eiffel Tower in the beautiful city of Love - Paris, France.

I always strive to show compassion and love through all that I do and I pray my children see that in me!

Through this journey, I have learned a lot....but I know that this is just the beginning for me AND I'M READY!

I hope you enjoy my work! It means a lot to me that you've read this far!

The benko family

my husband/partner.

Brian is a full-time federal officer. When he's not busy protecting our country, he is home with our family planning a game or movie night. He's always ready to change from his work uniform to his "assistant uniform" and joining me for any photo sessions I have scheduled. He makes my two careers a possibility with his full support! I am TRULY BLESSED!

My babies

Our kids, Ethan and Emma. Ethan is my quiet one. He'll sneak up on you with subtle nudges here and there. Emma let's her presence be known by all 90% of the time (the other 10% she pretends to be shy.)

Both of our kids have shown interest in photography, which makes my heart SO happy! Ethan has grabbed my camera for pictures and Emma constantly asks me to let her learn to edit. Soon, little one. Soon.