Ella Portfolio Theme
If you're a photographer or artist looking for a clean way to show your work online, Ella might be what you need. It's built specifically for visual creators who want their photos to do the talking - no distractions, no clutter, just your work presented the way it deserves. Most portfolio themes either try too hard or don't try enough. Ella sits somewhere in the middle, giving you enough flexibility to make the site feel like yours without overwhelming you with options you'll never use.
Two layouts that actually matter
You get two main layout options here. One puts your content on the left side of the page — it’s modern and keeps things organized without feeling cluttered. The other centers everything, which works better if you want that classic, balanced look. Both work well. Pick whichever feels right for your style.
Grid options that give you control
Ella comes with two grid styles: flex and masonry. The flex grid is straightforward — rows and columns, everything lined up neatly. The masonry grid is more like Pinterest, where images cascade down the page in different sizes. It’s less rigid, more visual. You can display your grid in two, three, or four columns. And you’re not locked into showing just recent posts — you can pull from featured posts or filter by tag if you want more control over what appears.
Customize your cards (or don’t)
Each photo card in your grid can show the image, title, main tag, date, and author. Or you can turn any of those off. Some people want minimal cards with just the image. Others want more context. This level of control means you can strip things down or keep them detailed, depending on how you work.
Eight color schemes (plus your own)
Two post templates
For individual posts, you get two layout choices. The first puts your title over the featured image — clean, bold, modern. The second places the image at the top with the title below, giving the photo more breathing room. Both look good. Just depends on whether you want your titles front and center or your images leading the way.
Custom cursor (if you’re into that)
Ella lets you swap the default cursor for a circular one. You can also add a “big arrow” cursor to specific elements for emphasis or navigation. It’s a small detail, but it adds personality. Not everyone will care about this, but if you want that extra layer of polish, it’s there.
Masonry gallery layout
There’s a dedicated gallery option using the masonry layout. It arranges your photos in that cascading style — different sizes, overlapping rhythms, no rigid grid. It looks great with photography because it lets each image hold its own space. Check the demo if you want to see it in action.
* Plus VAT for EU customers
What's included
- Unlimited use - forever, on any number of domains
- 12 months of access to files and updates
- 3 months of premium support included
- 100% ready for personal and commercial use
- One-time payment - no automatic renewals, optional update access at 50% off
- Optimized for speed, SEO, and mobile experience
What's excluded
- Premium plugins are not included - available as a separate purchase
Details
- Author:
- Publii Team
- Version:
- Updated:
- Mar 16, 2025
Requirements and compatibility
- Browser:
- Edge, Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Opera
- Requirements:
- Publii 0.46.x and up
Lightweight for a hyper-fast load time
Speed is of the essence when you're looking for answers, so our themes do not use jQuery libraries or CSS frameworks; just pure JavaScript and custom CSS for shorter load-times. For subtle scroll animations, we include the lightweight Motion library, which uses native browser APIs and adds no unnecessary overhead. You won't need to worry about FOUT or FOIT effects in your text either, as you can use system default fonts for instant, stable rendering.
Get 3 months of professional support
Getting started with a new theme on a new website can be a challenge, but our experts are here to help. Every purchase of the commercial theme includes three months of support through our dedicated ticket system, so you'll have efficient and effective assistance with any issues you run into.
Standard features *
Manage your page look and feel with extensive coloring, menu, social media sharing and layout options, or switch it up completely with one of our many unique themes.
* The available options may vary from theme to theme but they are mostly standardized.