Specializing in wedding and branding photography, Sage River Studios captures authentic moments and compelling visuals to help tell your love story or brand identity in Minnesota.
I live in Minnesota with my husband and adorable dog, Rogi (short for Pierogi)! I've been "behind the lens" for about seven years now, and I'm so excited you're here!
I love to genuinely get to know my clients so I can make them feel extra special and comfortable during our sessions. I have a contagious zest for life and I want you to feel that, too! My goal is to make you excited to have your photos taken, rather than dread being in front of the camera. I strive to document your special moments with a sense of enthusiasm, comfort, and mindfulness.
Whether you're planning a grand celebration or 'just because' photos, I'm here to capture every moment. Let's turn your wild, adventurous life into timeless memories you'll treasure forever.
You’re a phenomenal business owner and I want the world to know that! A branding photography session is a great visual way to represent your company through use of color, props, showing off your space and team, and everything and anything that makes your business unique.
Whether you're celebrating a milestone, newly engaged, or just want beautiful photos, a portrait or couples session is perfect for capturing your story. No special occasion needed—every moment matters! Let’s create timeless, natural images you’ll cherish. Engagement sessions also help you feel camera-ready for your big day!
Wedding packages start at 6 hours of coverage time. Your wedding is uniquely yours and I want your photos to reflect exactly that. From the small details, to the end of the night, I’ll be there to capture it all. Wanting to elope? No problem! Send me a message and I’ll get you a custom quote.
Whether you're a couple wanting scroll-stopping moments to share the next day or a wedding professional looking to capture your work in action, our Wedding Day Content Creation service has you covered. From behind-the-scenes footage to candid, in-the-moment clips, we provide polished, on-brand content ready to post before the professional photos even hit your inbox.
This service lets you stay present while still showing up online, because your wedding day deserves to be shared beautifully, in real time.
As a luxury wedding photographer, I blend artistry and storytelling to capture the elegance, emotion, and authenticity of your day—preserving every moment with timeless, refined imagery.
Chelsea is an amazing person, very easy going, and listened to all of our wishes for our big day with an open mind and some great feedback. She captured all of our big moments better than we could have asked for. We are so grateful to Chelsea!
- Kay + Ryan
Chelsea has done photos for my son over the years and also family photo sessions. She is so bubbly and fun to work with! She takes your ideas and creates them into something fun and memorable. Highly recommend!
- Toni D.
I have worked with Sage River Studios multiple times now and have always been over the top pleased with the results! I have two small children and Chelsea is an absolute pro at finding fun ways for them to pose and producing pictures with smiles on their faces. I would highly recommend Sage River Studios and wouldn't go anywhere else!
- Taylor B.
Chelsea was absolutely amazing. She made us feel comfortable, had fabulous and creative ideas, and all of the pictures turned out so nicely. We highly recommend Chelsea!
- Claire K.
Chelsea has been amazing every time we work with her! She makes each experience personable and fun!
- Emily H.
Chelsea did an absolute fantastic job on both our engagement and wedding photos! She is down to earth, full of great ideas and simply GREAT at what she does! I will continue to recommend her to everyone I know!
- Karli L.
She really was wonderful! On wedding day she made sure the vibes were always great and allowed both parties to enjoy their time while making sure the bride and groom and pictures that would last a lifetime!
- Jason K.
I cannot say enough about how wonderful our experience was with Sage River Studios. Chelsea took both our engagement and wedding photos and both turned out beautifully. The turnaround to receive our photos was extremely prompt! She is calm, organized, and creative. We couldn't be happier with our experience working with her!
- Brittany K.
If I could leave more stars I would. Chelsea totally exceeded our expectations. She captured every moment we requested (2 page list) and more. Her creativity and flexibility were astounding. I would and have highly recommended her!
- Melissa R.
Chelsea is a pleasure to work with and very accommodating to whatever type of photos you're looking for. We've used her twice for maternity, and once for newborn family pictures and everytime has been awesome with the pictures turning out great as well! Will always suggest her!
- Jace B.
I had an amazing time working with Chelsea. Highly recommend! Got great pictures and she is very down to earth, friendly, fun person to work with and to have around on your special day. Very reasonably priced and gives fair price packages.
- Amanda K.