Ballantyne is a Sony sponsored Director and Photographer specializing in commercial, advertising, print, editorial and feature film. She began her career as a commercial photographer for many brands and publications, the main being Sports Illustrated over the last 10 years receiving National Covers. Ballantyne directed a short film accompanied by a photographic spread for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit's Body Paint portion of their magazine entitled "In Her Own Words" which was featured on Good Morning America and aired at the Cannes Lions Film Festival. Ballantyne directed a chart-reaching music video entitled "I Would've Loved You" with "The Voice" winner Jake Hoot featuring Kelly Clarkson. Shortly after, Ballantyne relocated to Nashville, TN and directed her first feature length documentary and concert film for The Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band, which premiered at the end of 2022 at the Belcourt Theatre in Nashville, TN. She continues to build her craft and gathers her inspiration in lively creative environments surrounded by artists of all kinds.