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A photo session that is a reflection of YOU.

You want your photos to document who you are today and make you beam with excitement when you see them. When we’re in the planning stages, I bring my years of experience to suggest a time, location, and outfits based on your individual personality and preferences. Rather than telling you what to do and where to go, I work with you to tailor the experience to what you want.

Couples & Engagement Photography Services

A team effort

Whether I’m photographing your wedding day or family photos, I’m there to help you every step of the way. I will put together a detailed timeline and set-up a formal shot list for your portraits.

I’ll ask you all the questions to make sure every last detail is accounted for and the big ticket items will be taken care of ahead of time. When the day comes, I will be the least of your worries because we’ve already nailed down the details. Now it’s time to start focusing on you!

A keep-it-simple process

I know you have enough on your plate and I strive to make photography sessions as simple as possible. All it takes is a few easy steps:

  1. Reach Out!: send me a quick message with what you’re looking for and when.
  2. Planning + Details: we’ll chat about the next steps and I’ll help put the puzzle pieces together to plan your individual session.
  3. Contract + Deposit: the safety net for each of us.
  4. Fine Tune Checklist: closer to the date of your photoshoot, we’ll meet to talk about our final plan of action and tie up any loose ends.
  5. Picture Day: I show up to your event and we have a blast working together!
Wedding Photography Services

FAQs

  1. I’m not good in front of a camera, can you help me? This is the #1 question I get from clients, and my answer is: absolutely! My goal is to have you leaving your photo session feeling confident and saying “wow, that was more fun than I expected!” I’ll set you up for success, with prompts along the way so you feel natural in front of the camera.
  2. Do you travel? Yes! I travel up to 1 hour with no travel fee. Beyond that, I would love to chat about travel details for a custom quote. And if you need help with travel planning...I can support you with that, too! (I think in another life I’d be a professional travel agent!)
  3. How many photos will I receive? Every session is different, so I can’t tell you exactly how many photos you’ll receive at the end. Your photo gallery will be as unique as you are, and you’ll get a variety so you don’t get 50 photos of the same thing.
  4. How long after my session do I get my photos? For a regular session, you receive your photos in about 2-3 weeks. Turnaround time for weddings is typically about 4-6 weeks. I take care when bringing your photos into post-production, making sure not to rush the process.
  5. Are there any extra fees? Nope! I don’t believe in hidden fees. I let you know up front what your session will cost, and that’s that. Once you have your photos, you can do whatever you’d like with them. I won’t charge you to print them, create an album, or make a picture mug for a Christmas present.
  6. I’m ready to book, what do I do next? First of all, don’t mind me while I do a happy dance! I’m ecstatic that you’ve chosen me to capture your memories for you. From here, send me a message and we will soon be chatting about what you’re looking for. Note: Wedding dates are not reserved until a deposit is received.
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Client Love

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.

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