Meet Dawn A. Estela
Owner of Estela Studios, located in the heart of Erie, PA, Dawn A. Estela brings passion and creativity to every project. Estela Studios offers a variety of services, including photography, publishing, graphic design, and creative workshops.
Dawn has a deep love for creative expression and thrives on exploring diverse artistic mediums. Her studio is a space for collaboration and inspiration, where she combines her talents to honor God and uplift others through creativity, fun, and adventure—believing that "a cheerful heart works like medicine."
A native New Yorker turned Erie, PA resident, Dawn A. Estela lives with her husband of over 30 years. and together they’ve raised four grown children and welcomed a daughter-in-law, and two beautiful grand-babies! Her household is completed by three of the coolest Siberian Huskies in town, bringing endless joy and lively energy to her days.
You can experience Dawn's work and the work of many other artists in Erie’s FIRST African American Museum — “The Historical Institute of Culture and the African American Experience.”
Currently showing “BREAK FREE” a celebration of the arts in Erie, PA — Visiting hours are Wednesdays from 11am to 5pm at:
315 E. 9th Street.
Photo 1: Cookie (Amber Otto) singer, songwriter promo photo. Local musician of Erie who is a country/folk/soul singer songwriter and producer. A contender in the 2022 Opening Act competition, and currently #2 on local ReverbNation country charts while #3 in the region. She is also #2 on the "number one music" local country music charts. Her latest single "Keep Me Going" is currently on all music platforms and has made radio airplay on "Amazing Radio" and "Blackdog Indie Country Radio." Her song has also been "playlisted" on Spotify three times including on the "Women Who Rock Country" playlist.
Photo 2: (ACE) Aaron Collins’ high school senior photo. Graduate of Erie First Christian Academy, Class of 2021. Currently attending Fredonia State University of NY majoring in Business Administration and playing college basketball.
Photos: NFS
Estela Studios, LLC
Estela Studios is a family business located in the heart of Erie, PA. You can find us on the 4th Floor in the historic PACA (Performing Arts Collective Alliance) building.
1505 State Street, Suite 4S1
Erie, PA 16501
By appointment only.