I’m not going to put you in front of the sunset, snap a few pictures and call it a day. Some photographers prefer to show up to your wedding like a fly on the wall, but not this gal.
This isn’t going to be a vendor and client contract. This isn’t going to be “now turn a little to the right” and “now smile down your shoulder”, and your engagement session certainly won’t be another “checklist” item.
This is going to be way, way more than that.
This isn’t going to be unrealistic, posed versions of yourselves. Any photographer can do that. This is no forced posing or restrictions, JUST your love and an experience tailored with you, not for you.
importance
Photography is something that I encourage you to invest in, because the importance of a photo isn’t actually valued until 10 years after it was taken. My main priority is making sure that you guys are having the best time, and not worrying how your hair looks, or if your grooms smiling nicely.
I understand how important every single detail is, that’s why I strive to make you not only remember how you looked, but how you FELT on your wedding day, when you open your album ten years down the road.
I find joy when trading unrealistic poses for real MOMENTS. Let’s have your future generations get all the feels when they see how happy you were on your wedding day.
connection
This isn’t about me, it’s about you. Just know that I’m not shooting to cover my mortgage, but to showcase the love you have for one another. I don’t wan’t you standing in front of a tree, hands in pockets, foreheads touching. I want you guys holding hands, running through a field, and your partner wrapping you up in the biggest “ I-haven’t seen you in four months-airport -hug ” when he catches you.
Because him kissing the edges of your face, leading to motor boating you is going to get the shot of him laughing at you a hell of a lot cuter than “okay, now smile down at her” will.
I’m here because of my love for LOVE. I’m a people based photographer which means I don’t care if we’re on a beach at sunset or a parking lot outside the bar where you had your first date. The outcome is going to be the same. I love documenting my clients fall more in love with each other during their session and seeing HOW they love each other!
value
Odds are, this is your first wedding. And if it’s not, GREAT, you’ve had practice! I’ve literally been to hundreds of weddings and I’m going to invest everything that I’ve learned, back into your wedding day. Whether it’s how to access a permit, save $$, what to wear to your engagement session to where to kiss when walking back down the aisle! I’m happy to share everything I know to make your experience totally stress free!
This is why I’ve created both an Exclusive Bridal Guide and Engagement Style Guide! These guides are given to all of my clients in order to prepare them in every way possible! There are endless amounts of tips, tricks, suggestions, do’s and don’ts!
response time
Odds are, if you’re contacting me, it’s probably because you share a special relationship with someone you love. Maybe it’s a fiancé, a family, or yourself!
Well, I just happen to have a little boy named Bentley and a baby girl named Sloane! I do not respond to emails outside of my office hours of Tuesday’s through Thursday’s (I reserve weeknights for sessions, Monday’s are my day off and my weekends for weddings)!
So if you don’t hear from me on a Sunday afternoon, it’s just because I’m trying to focus on the good things in life bestie (like some self love at the spa or kiddos little toes running around the living room)!
Thanks so freakin’ much for understanding!
Chelsea xo