inquire today »
AFTER THE WEDDING IS OVER, PHOTOGRAPHS ARE ALL THAT REMAINS. WHEN YOU LOOK BACK AT YOUR WEDDING PHOTOS, I WANT TO BRING YOU BACK TO THAT EXACT MOMENT. I WANT YOU TO REMEMBER HOW YOU FELT RIGHT BEFORE YOU WALKED DOWN THE AISLE, WHEN YOU HELD YOUR BEST FRIENDS HAND, SHARED A GLANCE WITH YOUR MOM, WHISPERED I LOVE YOU, EXCHANGED A KISS, LAUGHED AT YOUR GRANDPA'S JOKE,...I WANT TO BRING YOU BACK TO THE PLACE WHERE JOY AND PEACE SURROUND YOUR HEART AND YOU CAN LITERALLY FEEL HOW MUCH YOU ARE LOVED. THIS IS MY MISSION. THIS IS MY PURPOSE.
MY WHY
IF THERE'S ONE THING I WANT MY PHOTOGRAPHS TO CAPTURE, IT'S THAT RAW, REAL LOVE THAT EXISTS BETWEEN THE TWO OF YOU, NOT SOME PERFECTLY STAGED MOMENT THAT LOOKS THE SAME FOR EVERYONE. AFTER ALL, MANY YEARS FROM NOW WHEN YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES ARE LOOKING BACK AT YOUR WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHS, THAT IS WHAT YOU WANT TO SEE. IF THIS EXPERIENCE IS WHAT YOU ARE WANTING ON YOUR WEDDING DAY, THEN YOU ARE TOTALLY A CHELSEA MARIE BRIDE!
photography that celebrates life & love.
I aim to present my work in a way that is 100% timeless and authentic. When you look back at your images, I want it to bring back "all the feels". I want my images to represent you just the way you are, nothing overly edited or changed. My hope is that you will be able to cherish these images for many years to come.
From the moment that you inquire, I am here for you. After you book and need help with locations, posing tips, outfit suggestions, I am here for you 100% of the way, I got you. This is your story, your love, your family. I am here to capture it and make it magical for you.
MY GOAL...
I find that most of my clients book 9-15 months in advance of their wedding date. Typically, we connect right after you select your venue and finalize your date. When filling out your inquiry form, please tell me as much about yourselves as possible and let's see if we are a good fit for your big day!
A SIGNED CONTRACT & PAID RETAINER OFFICIALLY RESERVES YOUR DATE
01. secure your date
Each of my wedding packages includes a complimentary engagement session, so this will be the first thing we schedule after reserving your date! The purpose of your engagement session is to provide you with beautiful images, of course, but also to get your comfortable in front of my camera so everything flows naturally on the big day!
LET'S MARK YOUR CALENDAR & SELECT A LOCATION
02. book your engagement session
The solution to ensuring a relaxed, enjoyable wedding? Planning a perfect timeline! I will outline the photography portion of the day, taking the timing of events, season, lighting and venue all into consideration. The schedule will allow for an ample amount of portraits while maximizing time with your family & friends. After all, that is really what the day is all about!
A DETAILED QUESTIONNAIRE IS SENT TO YOU UPON BOOKING
03. CREATE YOUR DAY OF TIMELINE
All of your hard work and planning has led to this very moment! It's your turn to relax and let your trusted vendor team take over so you can be fully present. Enjoy the moment because, I promise, it goes as quickly as everyone says it does!
I CANNOT WAIT TO CELEBRATE WITH THE TWO OF YOU!
04. THE BIG DAY
Within 4-5 weeks of your wedding day, I will deliver your online gallery to you directly. You'll be able to immediately download your images in high resolution and enjoy them over a glass of champagne that same evening with your new spouse! You can easily share the gallery with friends and family as well! You also receive the rights to the photos, so you can print them anywhere you would like!
05. your wedding gallery
the CMp process
FEATURED
KELLY KRATSCHMER, BLOOMINGTON IL
I can't say enough good things about Chelsea. She did both our engagement and wedding photos. She has a personality that is so easy to get along with which makes taking photos so fun! She is so easy to work with. Everyone in my family loved her. She was professional but made sure to keep the atmosphere light and upbeat. I honestly don't think I've laughed more in a day than when we were doing photos. The photos she took are breathtaking. I cannot recommend her enough and will absolutely be using her skills again!!!!
"THE PHOTOS SHE TOOK ARE BREATHTAKING"
ARIEL CASPER, BLOOMINGTON IL
She's the real deal! It was windy as heck for our wedding and she made it WORK for us. Do yourself a favor and hire her for your wedding!
"SHES THE REAL DEAL"
KAITY LERCEL, BLOOMINGTON IL
Working with Chelsea was an absolute dream!! She was extremely responsive and helpful through the entire process as we prepped for our wedding day. Not only were our pictures beautiful, but Chelsea became an extremely important part of our day as she made us laugh, feel comfortable, came up with excellent poses and aligned the lighting perfectly. We feel so lucky to have had Chelsea as our photographer on our wedding day and plan to use her for all of our family photos in the future!!
"AN ABSOLUTE DREAM"
inquire today »
Starting at: $3,500
I OFFER THREE DIFFERENT WEDDING PACKAGES: 6 HOURS, 8 HOURS OR 10 HOURS. EACH INCLUDE A COMPLIMENTARY ENGAGEMENT SESSION, AN ONLINE GALLERY WITH YOUR EDITED IMAGES THAT YOU CAN DOWNLOAD IN HIGH RESOLUTION, AND THE PRINTING RIGHTS TO ALL THOSE IMAGES. FULL GALLERY DELIVERED IN 4-5 WEEKS.
