MEET
CHELSEA
a deeply creative soul who feels most at home when helping others feel at home in front of my camera
Turning real moments into timeless memories
Hey, I’m Chelsea — your resident hype girl, emotion documenter, and best-friend-energy photographer. I’m SoCal born and raised (yes, I say “like” a lot), with a love for boba, belly laughs, and cozy, cinematic moments that feel like home. My work is deeply rooted in emotion, nostalgia, and honesty — the stuff that makes you tear up when you didn’t expect to.
Before photography, I worked in TV post-production, collaborating with major studios and creative teams behind the scenes. While I learned so much, it wasn’t the kind of storytelling that lit me up. I craved connection, movement, real-life magic. So I quit, took a leap, and built a business around capturing love the way it feels — imperfect, goofy, intimate, and deeply human.
Now, I get to tell the most meaningful stories of all: yours. And whether we’re running through fields, sipping wine in an Italian villa, or laughing through movement prompts during portraits — my job is to make you feel completely at ease, fully yourself, and wildly in love every step of the way.
the best photos happen when you’re simply being yourselves.
BRAND VALUES
Feeling comfy & at home
The beauty in everyday life
Your day, your rules
It's my #1 goal to make sure you and your partner are comfortable and having fun. You deserve to feel safe, seen, and like your full goofy-lovey-human self in front of the camera. I’ll guide you with movement and prompts that feel natural so the real you shines through — no awkward posing, no pressure.
Life isn’t perfect, and neither are the best moments I get to capture. Some of the most beautiful photos are filled with raw, honest emotion — a little off-center, a little blurry, sometimes on grainy film — just like real life. It’s those imperfect, in-between frames that end up meaning the most.
Block out all the noise — this day is about you and the love you share. Forget the pressure, the traditions, the timelines that don’t feel like yours. This is your day, your story, your rules. Whether you're hiking to your ceremony spot, skipping the formalities, or just taking it slow with your favorite people, I’m all in. You deserve to feel fully present — and to do this your way, unapologetically.
A FEW OF MY FAV THINGS
I studied abroad in Edinburgh, Scotland and never looked back
what’s the point of an entire day’s work if I don’t get a cookie at the end?
from Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley…to a low key Fortnite obsession
Thomas / Sweet T / my big nerdy gamer boy
TRAVELING
GAMING
MY BOYFRIEND
ANTIQUE SHOPPING
SWEET TREATS
I love finding little, unexpected things that bring joy to every day life
ALWAYS DOWN FOR AN ADVENTURE
help me fill up my passport book!
For me, there’s nothing better than packing up and heading out on an adventure to capture your love in some epic location. Whether you’re saying “I do” in the mountains, on a remote beach, or in a bustling foreign city, I’m all in. I love the freedom of destination weddings and adventure elopements—no rules, just the two of you and the world as your backdrop.
places love has taken me so far!
Chelsea did our engagement and wedding photos and we absolutely loved her!! She is a sweetheart and makes you feel so comfortable. Our pictures were beautiful and she captures emotions and moments very well. We can look back at the pictures and literally remember that exact moment which is so special. Love you Chelsea! ❤️
"Our pictures were beautiful and she captures emotions and moments very well"
My Fiance and I booked Chelsea for our engagement photos and we are SOOO in love with how they came out. Let me tell you, him and I were both very nervous for this session because we have never taken photos like this before and were worried about looking awkward. Thankfully, Chelsea made us feel comfortable and confident immediately, allowing us to step out of our comfort zone. This allowed her to capture our love so beautifully and we will cherish these photos forever. I picked Chelsea because of the beautiful movement photos she captures and I am happy that now we have those photos to look back on.
"Chelsea made us feel comfortable and confident immediately"
xo Kirstyn
xo Sabrina
Chelsea is just a joy to work with. For most people, photo shoots can feel unnatural and awkward (I was certainly nervous and a little anxious leading up to it), but she really put us at ease, and my fiancé and I ended up having fun the entire time!
"She really put us at ease"
Chelsea shot our elopement in Malibu and when I say it couldn’t have been more perfect I mean IT COULDNT HAVE BEEN MORE PERFECT. She made a camera shy bride feel so comfortable and we are obsessed with our photos. Her direction, attitude, laughs, smile, warmth is infectious and made our special day even more special
"She made a camera shy bride feel so comfortable"
xo Jenn
xo Ariel
I can’t recommend Chelsea highly enough. She was a blast to work with, and she made the session so comfortable with specific, easy, fun prompts. The pictures turned out so, so superb. I knew they’d be excellent from seeing her other work, but getting our photos back, they’re unreal.
"She was a blast to work with"
Chelsea and her photos are an absolute dream! She traveled to Portland, Maine for our two-day wedding weekend. The photos she was able to capture are unreal. She made us feel so comfortable and was able to totally encapsulate the happiness, joy and excitement of our wedding in her photos. Without her at our wedding, I wouldn't have appreciated the small moments and details as much. I knew she would be amazing, but she exceeded my already high expectations. If I could go back to the wedding planning process, I would choose Chelsea as our photographer every single time. Thank you for everything, Chelsea! We can't wait to have you at our future anniversary parties. :)
"I wouldn't have appreciated the small moments and details as much"
