Hey There—
Thanks for being here.
I wholeheartedly believe we should resonate with and carefully choose the people we allow into our lives. When hiring a photographer, it’s important to apply that same rule. They are someone who will be there to document some of the most vulnerable, special and intimate pieces of your human experience. That is why I think it is important to tell you more about myself and let you decide.
I grew up in a small town by the ocean, in the smallest state. My whole life has been centered around the constant, nagging desire to create. This path was a slow burn over the course of a decade from what it began as into what it is today, and here I am. Now I do this full time, with my whole heart and I feel really damn lucky.
I have too many hobbies & interests to count. A few of my favorite things are slow mornings, long summer days, the ebb and flow of seasons, surfing, traveling, snowboarding, weird conversations, learning a new thing to become absolutely consumed by. Happiest when I am eating a good meal with people I love.
Fun Facts About Me
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My favorite pastime is devouring all sorts of art - music, paintings, films, books, poetry. I believe we are all an amalgamation of everything we have ever loved, felt drawn to and inspired by.
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Always dreaming of where I’ll travel next. It really is one of the few things you can spend money on that makes your richer.
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Kidding, sort of. But there’s nothing like seeing your favorite band and feeling the vibration of sound in your whole body. Closest to church I get.
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The holy trifecta! No matter how much it hurts the older I get, I won’t ever grow up.
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I would have wanted to be a musician, writer, environmental scientist or explorer (haha)
My Philosophy/ ethos
Humanity & heart is at the core of who I am & what I do. Your wedding or whatever you book with me is not just a dollar sign in my bank account. I deeply care about each and every person who puts their trust in me to document their wedding day, family photos, and other important milestones. With that being said, I believe it’s important that we are on the same page.
My business and my work is me. It is not a separate entity. It is an extension of myself, my heart.
The situation is too dire not to have an explicitly stated stance in the wake of an increasingly cruel, violent and fascist government. In a world where people’s right to simply exist has become political, it is imperative now more than ever to let those who are the scapegoats and victims of unimaginable violence, know that they are welcome, safe and celebrated here.
If you find that your morals are in opposition, we will not be a good fit. I refuse to sell my soul for a paycheck.
And for those of you who are still with me, I appreciate you & can’t wait to be friends.
With love,
-C
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“ Chelsea was such a comforting, friendly presence & immediately put me at ease “
Monica S.
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I have trusted Chelsea to photograph everything from fun couples shoots, family portraits, engagement pictures, to most recently, my wedding. I will continue to hire Chelsea for all of my photography needs and will recommend her to anyone who will listen.
Ali G.
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Chelsea guided me through, hyped me up, and made me feel more comfortable than I thought I could. Those pictures were exactly what I was hoping for, my jaw was on the ground when I saw the previews.
Alex S.